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Google Pixel Watch 4 may be the best Wear OS device yet

The first reviews of the Google Pixel Watch 4 are in, praising its expanded health and fitness tracking features, bright display, and two-day battery life. It's also more repairable than before, allowing users to swap the battery and display, all while keeping the same price.

By Ivan Franco, October 8, 2025, 2:05 PM

Electronics Google

Google Japan adapts rotary phone design for quirky new keyboard

Nostalgia meets modern tech in Google's Gboard experiment

By Skye Jacobs, October 8, 2025, 7:26 AM

Security Google

Gmail gets end-to-end encryption – but only if you're a Workspace user

Google wants to solve the hassle of exchanging keys for end-to-end encryption comms

By Alfonso Maruccia, October 6, 2025, 12:57 PM

Mobile Google

Department of Defense approves Google Pixel phones for federal use

A secure, reliable platform from the company that held an illegal monopoly over search

By Alfonso Maruccia, October 6, 2025, 10:31 AM 12 comments

Security Software

Oracle and Google warn of large-scale extortion emails hitting enterprise clients

Hackers linked to the cl0p ransomware group claim responsibility for the campaign

By Skye Jacobs, October 4, 2025, 9:53 AM

Mobile Google

Google confirms new Android rules will significantly restrict app sideloading

Google's new ID requirements could destroy independent app stores

By Alfonso Maruccia, October 3, 2025, 11:33 AM 43 comments

The Web Software

Google Chrome dominance grows, hits record 72% market share

Microsoft Edge still hasn't cracked 5%, Safari commands a decent 16%

By Daniel Sims, October 2, 2025, 7:27 AM 10 comments

Car Tech Tech Culture

Self-driving Waymo pulled over for illegal U-turn, officer has no one to ticket

For now, police can only report such cases, not punish the companies directly

By Skye Jacobs, October 2, 2025, 6:58 AM 9 comments

Security AI

Google launches AI ransomware detection in Drive desktop, trained on millions of attack samples

Connecting the dots: Ransomware has become one of the most devastating threats in the digital era, locking away critical files and demanding costly payouts. When combined with AI and cloud computing, the risks and stakes raise even higher. However, Google is betting that AI models can play a crucial role in protecting users' data, even during an active ransomware attack.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, September 30, 2025, 3:55 PM

Mobile Software

F-Droid warns crackdown on Android app sideloading could kill open app stores

Google's developer registration decree could end third-party app stores

By Alfonso Maruccia, September 30, 2025, 12:43 PM 17 comments

The Web Google

YouTube settles Donald Trump lawsuit over 2021 account suspension for $24.5 million

Most of the money will go toward constructing the White House ballroom

By Rob Thubron, September 30, 2025, 7:27 AM 13 comments

Mobile AI

Android users can now edit photos using voice commands with Gemini AI

Previously Pixel-only, Gemini photo editing comes to more Android devices

By Skye Jacobs, September 25, 2025, 6:16 AM

The Complete List of Alternatives to Every Google Product

FEATURE By Bill Mann, September 25, 2025, 5:10 AM TechSpot Google

Discover privacy friendly alternatives to every Google product. Take small steps to protect your data, reduce tracking, and regain control of your digital life with secure, reliable tools.