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The 12+ best early Amazon Spring Sale phone deals

While Amazon's Big Spring Sale is still days away, you can already score significant phone discounts from Google, Samsung, Apple, and more.

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The best Android phones you can buy (including top models from Samsung and Google)
Google Wallet is dropping a game-changing way to help your kids manage their money
Google Wallet's latest feature is a game-changer for both parents and kids
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The Pixel 8 is still a sweet Android phone in 2025 and it's on sale for over $200 off
Google rolls out a fix for 'Untrusted device' errors on Chromecast. Here's what to do if yours still doesn't work
Is your Chromecast still throwing errors? This fix will get you streaming again
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The 12+ best early Amazon Spring Sale phone deals

While Amazon's Big Spring Sale is still days away, you can already score significant phone discounts from Google, Samsung, Apple, and more.
13 hours ago by Kerry Wan in Smartphones
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The best Android phones you can buy (including top models from Samsung and Google)

I've put this year's best Android phones to the test, including standout models from Samsung, OnePlus, Google, and more.
14 hours ago by Kerry Wan in Smartphones
Google Wallet is dropping a game-changing way to help your kids manage their money

Google Wallet's latest feature is a game-changer for both parents and kids

Kids can now tap-to-pay using their Android phone - with a parent's approval.
17 hours ago by Artie Beaty in Services & Software
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The Pixel 8 is still a sweet Android phone in 2025 and it's on sale for over $200 off

With all eyes remaining on the Pixel 9, the previous generation is seeing big discounts. Google's Pixel 8 has seen a nearly 30% price drop over at Amazon.
1 day ago by Max Buondonno in Smartphones
Google rolls out a fix for 'Untrusted device' errors on Chromecast. Here's what to do if yours still doesn't work

Is your Chromecast still throwing errors? This fix will get you streaming again

Google has rolled out an update to resolve the issue, but if you factory reset your device, you need to take an additional step.
1 day ago by Artie Beaty in Streaming Devices
The Check Up - Three ways Google is using AI to give you more control over you health

How Google is using AI to improve its medical advice reputation

Here's a look at three big ways Google is using AI to help you gain a better understanding of your overall health.
1 day ago by Artie Beaty in Artificial Intelligence
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The Google Pixel Tablet has been my smart home display for almost a year (and it's on sale)

Here's how the Google Pixel Tablet performs better (and worse) than stationary displays like the Nest and Echo Hub.
2 days ago by Maria Diaz in Tablets
Fitbit Ace LTE kids smartwatch

The best smartwatch you can buy for your kids is on sale at $50 off

Google's Fitbit Ace LTE is full of whimsy, fitness-centric games, and useful security features - and it's on sale for $180.
2 days ago by Maria Diaz in Smart Watches
Android's Find My app for location sharing is here for most users

Android's Find My app now tracks people too - here's how it works

Find My isn't just for finding lost devices anymore.
2 days ago by Artie Beaty in Android
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Google is in trouble but this could change everything - and no, it's not AI

Everyone thinks Google's future is tied to AI, but they're missing the bigger picture entirely. Here's what's really going on.
2 days ago by Lester Mapp in Services & Software
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Google is officially replacing Assistant with Gemini - and there's only one way to keep it

In an attempt to make AI the norm, Google is forcing you to move from Assistant to Gemini.
2 days ago by Artie Beaty in Google
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I replaced my TV with a 4K UST projector - and the visual upgrade was massive

The Formovie Cinema Edge ultra-short-throw projector costs a pretty penny, but it delivers a bright and clear image that justifies the price.
2 days ago by Chris Bayer in Projectors
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Your Android phone just got a huge audio upgrade for free - including Google and Samsung

Ever been at a crowded restaurant or bar and wanted to hear that one muted TV? Now you can with Auracast.
2 days ago by Jada Jones in Smartphones
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OpenAI wants to trade gov't access to AI models for fewer regulations

The company pitches its proposal as a way to counter China's AI advances. Google makes a similar argument for weakening copyright restrictions.
5 days ago by Radhika Rajkumar in Artificial Intelligence
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I compared the two best Android smartwatches right now - and it's almost too close to call

The OnePlus Watch 3 raises the bar for smartwatch battery life in my testing, yet Google's flagship wearable brings its own impressive strengths to the table.
5 days ago by Matthew Miller in Smart Watches
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