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The best Google Pixel 8 cases in 2023: 10 best ones right now
The Google Pixel 8 has landed. Make sure yours is protected from day one with the best Google Pixel 8 cases available right now!
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Google Pixel Watch 2 vs. Google Pixel Watch: should you upgrade?
The Google Pixel Watch 2 brings substantial under-the-hood changes. But should you ditch your first-generation Pixel Watch for it? Let’s find out!
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Google Pixel 8 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro: which $1,000 phone should you buy?
It’s an exciting season for smartphones with Google’s Pixel 8 Pro joining Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro as two of the best of 2023. Which one is right for your money?
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Google Pixel 8 vs. iPhone 15: did Google finally beat Apple?
Google has just dropped the brand new Google Pixel 8. How does it fare against Apple’s latest iPhone 15? We found out.
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Do old Pixel Watch bands fit the Google Pixel Watch 2?
Google’s new Pixel Watch 2 is here. But can you use your old bands with it?
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Google is killing another one of its popular apps, and it’s a big one
Google plans to discontinue one of its popular apps, Google Podcasts, in the new year. Here’s what you need to do about the closure.
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Google settles California lawsuit over its location-privacy practices
Google will pay $ 93 million in a settlement it reached with California Attorney General Rob Bonta, resolving allegations that the company’s location-privacy practices violated the state’s consumer protection laws. The California Department of Justice claimed that Google was “collecting, storing, and using their location data” for consumer advertising purposes without informed consent.
The complaint alleges that Google continued to collect consumer data related to a user’s location even when a user turned the “location history” feature off. The company settled similar lawsuits in Arizona and Washington last year for illegally tracking consumers.
In addition to paying $ 93 million, Google agreed to “deter future misconduct.” This settlement, which won’t really hurt Google’s deep pockets, is important because the tech giant generates the majority of its revenue from advertising and location-based advertising is a critical feature of its advertising platform.
Moving forward, the California AG is asking Google to provide additional transparency about location tracking by providing users with detailed information about location data it collects. The company must also provide disclaimers to users that their location information may be used for ad personalization.
Engadget reached out to Google for comment but didn't receive a response.
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Google gives the Android branding a smart 3D refresh ahead of the Pixel 8 launch
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Google Pixel 8: all the latest rumors and what we want to see
The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will be here before you know it. Here are all the latest rumors, plus a few things we’re hoping to see.
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Judge tosses Republican lawsuit against Google over Gmail spam filters
Last year, the Republican National Committee (RNC) filed a lawsuit against Google accusing it of political bias over its Gmail spam filters. Now, a federal judge has dismissed that lawsuit, noting that Google was effectively protected by Section 230 of US law, and that the RNC had not "sufficiently pled that Google acted in bad faith" by filtering out campaign emails, The Washington Post has reported.
According to the lawsuit, Google intentionally marked "millions" of RNC emails as spam, so the group sought reimbursement for "donations it allegedly lost as a result" of that. As evidence, it cited a study finding that Gmail was more likely than Yahoo and other mail systems to mark Republican emails as spam. (One of the study's authors told the Post last year that its findings were cherry-picked.)
Calling the lawsuit a "close case," US District Court judge Daniel Calabretta said the RNC had "failed to plausibly allege its claims" that Google's spam filtering was done in bad faith. Google said that the emails in questions were likely flagged as spam because of user complaints, and cited RNC domain authentication issues and frequent mailouts as other potential issues.
The court also decided that RNC emails could be deemed "objectionable" based on the CAN-SPAM Act, and the fact that Google flagged them as such was covered by Section 230, which provides immunity to online platforms from civil liability based on third-party content. All that said, the judge said Republicans could still amend the lawsuit to better establish a lack of good faith by Google.
Interestingly, during last year's mid-term US elections, Google created a loophole allowing political campaigns to dodge Gmail spam filters. However, the RNC reportedly didn't take advantage of the program. Google has since ended the experiment, following largely negative feedback from the public.
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Should you buy the Google Pixel 7 or wait for the Google Pixel 8?
Google is set to release the new Pixel 8 smartphone lineup, replacing the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Should you wait for the new models?
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Best Google Pixel deals: The 7 Pro already has a $200 discount
Time for a new Android device? We’ve smoked out all the latest and greatest Google Pixel deals right here.
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My Best Buy Plus subscribers can save $70 on the Google Pixel Watch
My Best Buy Plus and Total members benefit from an exclusive Google Pixel Watch deal that sees you saving quite a bit.
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Excited for the Google Pixel 8 Pro? This leak just spoiled everything
A new leak regarding the Google Pixel 8 Pro has dropped, and it leaves very little to the imagination.
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How to install the Google Play Store on your Amazon Fire tablet
Want to get the Google Play Store on your Amazon Fire tablet so you can download more apps and games? Here’s a guide on how to do it!
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Best phone deals: Samsung Galaxy S23, Google Pixel 7 and more
If it’s finally time to upgrade your smartphone, you should check out this collection of the best phone deals involving Apple, Samsung, and Google devices.
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Fossil finally gets Google Assistant on its Wear OS 3 smartwatches
Google Assistant vanished on many smartwatches when the Wear OS 3 update arrived, leaving just the Pixel Watch and Samsung's newer Galaxy Watches supporting the feature. Thankfully, you no longer have to switch brands just to talk to Google on your wrist. Fossil is rolling out an update this month that adds Assistant to Gen 6 watches running Wear OS 3. This includes both Fossil's own models as well as counterparts from Diesel, Michael Kors and Skagen, although you'll need to be paired with a phone running standard Android with Google apps (Android Go and many Chinese phones won't count).
The functionality will be familiar if you've used either Google or Samsung wristwear. You can invoke the AI helper by saying "hey Google," holding a button or tapping a watch face complication. The feature lets you answer texts, control music or otherwise handle tasks that would normally require your phone. Unlike many alternatives, though, you'll also have Alexa on hand. You won't be locked into one ecosystem for speaking commands.
This won't be much help if you're using a Wear OS 3 watch from another brand, like Mobvoi or Montblanc. Fossil is one of the most popular names in Google-powered smartwatches, though. Support here ensures that many more wearable owners can use Assistant and avoid tapping a minuscule screen.
You might want to wait before purchasing if you're new to smartwatches. Fossil historically introduces new Wear OS models in late summer, with the exception being this year's mildly upgraded Gen 6 Wellness Edition in January. While there's no word on when Gen 7 will arrive or what it might entail, it's likely to be a significant upgrade if and when it appears — we wouldn't buy Gen 6 just because Assistant is ready. The update is more for existing owners who lost functionality last year.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/fossil-finally-gets-google-assistant-on-its-wear-os-3-smartwatches-194519611.html?src=rss
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Got a rash? Google Lens can help you with that
As flippant as the title is, Google Lens really can help identify skin conditions thanks to its most recent update. It’s not a doctor and it’s not meant to replace a professional medical opinion, but Google Lens may give you some insight into what that thing on your arm is. How it works is when […]
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Now’s a great time to buy Google Home, Android and Chromebook
Best Buy has all sorts of great tech discounted right now, including Google Home and Android products, and big discounts on Chromebooks.
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A big discount just landed on the Google Pixel 6a
The Pixel 6a is a budget smartphone with a flagship processor, as with this deal bringing it under $ 300, you’re getting a steal of a deal.
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Google Pixel 6a review: cheap, small, and packing a big punch
The Google Pixel 6a is here. It has a fresh design, a custom Google chipset, and it now costs just $ 349. Is it a good buy in 2023? Here’s our full review.
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It’s the end of the road for the original Google Chromecast regarding software support
The original Google Chromecast was, and still is, a thing of wonder. It let you cast content from apps on your smartphone to your TV without the need for an expensive streaming device. Sure, getting it set up was a tad frustrating, especially when away from home, but as a first generation device it was […]
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No, you really don’t need Google Assistant on your smartwatch
Google Assistant is becoming a rarity on smartwatches, and isn’t on the new TicWatch 5 Pro. But does it really matter?
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Google can create the perfect Pixel phone — if it changes one thing
The Pixel 7a is a great phone. But with a few smart tweaks, Google could easily create a perfect Pixel. Here’s how.
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Google will start deleting inactive accounts from December 2023
As part of its efforts to prevent security lapses, Google has announced that starting it will begin deleting unused accounts starting from December 2023. This means that if you haven’t logged in to an account for a period of two years or longer that it’s likely to be erased by Google. According to a statement […]
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Google Pixel 7a vs. Pixel 7: don’t buy the wrong Pixel
The Google Pixel 7a is Google’s latest midrange phone, and it’s a strong contender. But how does it stack up against its stablemate, the Pixel 7? We found out.
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Ends tonight: Save $70 on the Google Pixel Watch at Best Buy
If you want to expand your Google ecosystem further, this deal will snag you the Google Pixel Watch for just $ 330.
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Google Pixel 7a Specifications
Google’s Pixel 7a is official and it’s promising to be yet another win in the affordable segment for the search giant. Powered by the same processor as its Pixel 7 siblings, the Pixel 7a boasts a 90Hz OLED display plus an upgraded camera setup with even more premium features trickling down to its level. And […]
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Best Google Pixel 7a cases: the 8 best ones you can buy
The Google Pixel 7a offers a lot of specs at a great price. But if you buy the phone, be sure to protect it with a good case! Here are our favorites.
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Don’t buy the Google Pixel Fold (yet)
The Pixel Fold is here and it’s all very exciting, but don’t let that cloud your judgment, as it’s worth waiting before you buy one.
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Google Pixel Watch 2 may launch a lot sooner than we thought
Alongside the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, rumor has it that Google will also launch the Pixel Watch 2 later this fall.
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Pixies apologize for sabotaging your Google Assistant alarm
For the last few years, you’ve been able to say “Stop” to tell Google Assistant to end an alarm early without the need to preface your command with “Hey Google.” It’s a handy feature Google first debuted on Assistant-enabled smart displays and speakers before later rolling it out to Pixel smartphones. And for the most part, it works like a charm, though one person recently discovered a fun quirk of the feature that involves the Pixies classic “Where Is My Mind?”
In a Reddit post spotted by Android Police, Pixel user “asevarte” recounts how their morning alarm would go off and sometimes turn off moments later for seemingly no reason. “Maybe once every other week or so, I would wake up 30 minutes later on my backup alarm, with no indication as to why the first shut itself off,” they told the Google Pixel subreddit.
Earlier this week, asevarte decided to wake up early to get to the bottom of the issue. Thankfully, it didn’t take long to find the culprit. Their alarm was set to play a Spotify playlist that features “Where Is My Mind?” If you’re a Pixies fan, you know exactly where this is going. The Surfer Rosa cut opens with bassist and vocalist Kim Deal singing “Ooh” before frontman Black Francis says, “Stop,” and the song, following a brief pause, then continues. The section caused Google Assistant to prematurely end asevarte’s alarm. They had the playlist set to shuffle, which is what made identifying the bug tricky.
Android Police recorded a video of the oversight in action, and sure enough, playing “Where Is My Mind?” ends an alarm early. Interestingly, other songs that feature a prominent “stop,” such as “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen, don’t appear to trigger Assistant’s Quick Phrases feature in the same way that “Where Is My Mind?” does. Android Police speculates the reason for that could be that in those other songs “stop” is backed by instrumentals. That lines up with complaints Assistant users have had over the years that the feature doesn’t work when they try to use it while their smart display, speaker or Pixel device is playing music.
Sorry about that! ⏰📱🛑https://t.co/EtCQ2FPkIJ
— PIXIES (@PIXIES) May 3, 2023
If you’re curious about what the Pixies think of all this. The band’s official Twitter account caught the original Android Police story. “Sorry about that!” the account tweeted.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/pixies-apologize-for-sabotaging-your-google-assistant-alarm-212914115.html?src=rss
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Flash deal drops the price of the Google Pixel 6a down to $320
The Google Pixel 6a, which is powered by the Google Tensor chip and can be upgraded to the Android 13 operating system, is available from Amazon at $ 129 off.
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This is the Pixel Fold by Google
Google I/O is being held on May 10th where it’s expected that we will see both the Pixel 7a and the search giant’s first foldable smartphone unveiled. It seems that Google simply can’t wait though because the MadeByGoogle Twitter account has posted a very nice GIF of the Pixel Fold in action. Previous leaks have […]
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Apple and Google are teaming up to make tracking devices less creepy
Apple and Google have teamed up to develop a universal detection and alert tech for tracking devices like AirTags that works uniformly across Android and iOS.
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Leaked Google Pixel Fold images show a sleek, nearly gapless hinge
With Google I/O less than two weeks away, the Pixel leaks are starting to come hard and fast. On Friday, leaker (and former Engadget editor) Evan Blass shared (via The Verge) two 4K renders of the Pixel Fold. The images almost certainly originally came from Google, so they offer our best look at the device yet.
Unfortunately, Blass didn’t post an image of the front of the foldable, so, for at least the time being, we can’t compare the renders against the alleged video of the Pixel Fold that leaker Kuba Wojciechowski uploaded on April 21st. What’s more, the one render of the Fold’s back cover doesn’t give a sense of how pronounced the camera bump is. However, they do show a device that looks sleeker than the one we’ve seen leak before.
The Pixel Fold will reportedly cost $ 1,700 when it arrives later this year. According to a recent CNBC report, the device will feature a 7.6-inch foldable display and a 5.8-inch external screen. It will also supposedly sport the “most durable hinge” on any foldable device to date. Judging from the images Blass shared, there may be some merit to that claim.
Separately, Blass shared an image of the Pixel 7a in a striking coral colorway. Google is expected to offer its next midrange device in three other colors — blue, black and white — and the device could cost $ 50 more than its predecessor. With Google I/O set for May 10th, expect to learn more about the Pixel Fold and Pixel 7a soon.
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Google Fi gets a new name, a refreshed app, and full connectivity for the Galaxy Watch 5 and Pixel Watch
With Google’s messaging apps seemingly safe from being rebranded for the time being, the search giant’s marketing department kept themselves busy by giving Google Fi a once over. Now known as Google Fi Wireless, the MVNO carrier also gained some useful features including a revamped app which makes it easier to access and full connectivity […]
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Material Design 3 UI has finally rolled out to Google Chat
Those using Google Chats will be glad to find out that the messaging service is finally getting updated with Material Design 3 on the desktop, bringing a new layout, updated fonts, and more. The modernized UI and functions may help users be more productive in their workflow. The Material Design 3 update also includes more […]
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Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are heavily discounted this weekend
If you’ve had your eye on the Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro phones but haven’t taken the plunge, a couple of great deals knock $ 100 off their prices!
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Walmart’s new Onn Google TV 4K Streaming Box costs under $20
There’s a new media streamer on the block in the form of Walmart’s Onn Google TV 4K Streaming Box which has appeared on the retailer’s website. Rumored to be running Android TV 12, the Google TV 4K Streaming Box is priced at just $ 19.88 on Walmart’s website although it’s listed as an ‘in-store’ purchase in […]
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Google Pixel Fold: release date and price rumors, leaked specs, and more
The Pixel Fold has been rumored for ages, and in 2023, it may finally become a reality! From the specs to the price and more — here’s every detail we know.
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Pichai: Google will add GPT-style conversational AI to search
After getting beat to the punch by its primary rival, Google plans to add conversational AI to its flagship Search product, CEO Sundar Pichai told The Wall Street Journal in an interview. “Will people be able to ask questions to Google and engage with LLMs [large language models] in the context of search? Absolutely,” he said. Google has already said it would integrate LLMs into search, but this is the first time the company has announced plans for conversational features.
The move isn’t unexpected, particularly after Microsoft released a version of its own Bing search engine that used OpenAI’s ChatGPT AI engine. However, Google’s implementation would potentially have more impact, considering its 93.4 percent worldwide share of the search market. Pichai added that he saw AI chat as a way to expand its search business, rather than a threat. “The opportunity space, if anything, is bigger than before,” he told the WSJ.
Pichai didn’t reveal a timeline for chat AI search, but it’s clear that Google lags behind Microsoft. OpenAI’s release of ChatGPT prompted Google to declare a “code red” as it saw the AI as an existential threat to its core business. That proved to be warranted, as Microsoft (which owns a large chunk of OpenAI), soon released a version of Bing Search powered by OpenAI’s latest GPT 4 model that gave it some uncanny abilities.
Google released its own conversational AI called Bard strictly as a chat product on a standalone site and not in Search. However, it was clearly lagging behind ChatGPT, displaying incorrect answers in a Twitter ad. Pichai recently said Google would soon switch to a more “capable” language model in an effort to close the gap.
While Google is cutting jobs in an effort to achieve Pichai’s goal of becoming 20 percent more productive, the company is accelerating work on new AI products. To be more efficient, it plans to allow more collaboration between divisions like Google Brain and DeepMind, its two primary AI units. “Expect a lot more, stronger collaboration, because some of these efforts will be more compute-intensive, so it makes sense to do it at a certain scale together,” he said.
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Google removes 5 million file creation cap for Drive after backlash
Google has changed its tune and removed the file creation limit it quietly implemented for Drive over the past weeks. In a Twitter announcement (via Android Police), the Google Drive account said it's rolling back a "system update to… item limits" that was made to "preserve stability and optimize performance." The tech giant said it only ever impacted a small number of users, but it's now exploring alternative approaches to ensure stable performance for all.
If we need to make changes, we will communicate them to users in advance.
— Google Drive (@googledrive) April 4, 2023
Several Drive users have encountered an error showing their upload had failed and that they couldn't exceed a creation limit of 5 million items since February. A Google spokesperson recently confirmed to Ars Technica that it had instituted a 5 million file creation cap to "prevent misuse of [its] system in a way that might impact [its] stability and safety." While Google didn't mention the cap in its new announcement, that's precisely how it described the change it has decided to roll back.
Google caught flak not just for putting a ceiling on how many files a user can make, but also for not warning people about it. The creation cap affected paying users, after all, even those subscribed to the highest Google One tier that's supposed to provide up to 30TB of storage. It was very much possible to hit the file number cap before reaching that storage limit for those who frequently make or upload smaller files. In addition, Drive doesn't have a counter that could warn users that they're approaching the 5 million file creation cap.
Bottom line, it wasn't the best approach to prevent Drive misuse, and not telling users about it beforehand was perhaps as bad the limit itself. Google promised in its announcement that if it decides to incorporate changes to the cloud storage service in the future, it will communicate them to users in advance.
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Google Pixel Watch is back down to its Black Friday price
Best Buy is offering Black Friday pricing with a Google Pixel Watch deal, but no telling how long it will last.
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Google found to have violated order to save chat evidence in Epic antitrust case
A federal judge has ruled that Google violated a court order requiring it to preserve employee chat messages relevant to Epic's antitrust case, according to Bloomberg and CNBC. San Francisco US District Judge James Donato said the tech giant "adopted a 'don't ask, don't tell' policy for keeping messages, at the expense of its preservation duties," and must be sanctioned for its actions. Donato has yet to decide on what sanctions and penalties Google should face, but he ordered the company to cover Epic's attorney's fees related to this particular issue.
Donato said in his decision that Google gave almost 360 employees the complete freedom to decide whether or not to preserve chat histories. In a separate filing by the Department of Justice over the same complaint, the agency explained that the tech giant's internal chatroom, which is used to discuss "substantive and sensitive business," is set to delete chat messages within 24 hours by default. The agency expected Google to change its chat history setting in 2019 when it "reasonably anticipated [the] litigation," but it still allegedly left the decision to individual employees.
Epic Games, to support its case, recently submitted exhibits to show how Google employees tend to switch off chat history. In one example from 2021, Google CEO Sundar Pichai allegedly wrote: "…also can we change the setting of this group to history off." He attempted to delete that message a few seconds later, according to the filing. Google employees also reportedly switch off chat histories when discussing topics, such as revenue sharing and mobile app distribution agreements, as well as a project that involves changing commission rates for Google Play.
In a statement, a Google spokesperson said the company has worked with Epic and investigators over the years and has handed over millions of documents: "Our teams have conscientiously worked, for years, to respond to Epic and the state AGs’ discovery requests and we have produced over three million documents, including thousands of chats. We'll continue to show the court how choice, security, and openness are built into Android and Google Play," they said.
The judge will hold further proceedings to finalize the sanctions Google must face. Donato said he'd like to see the evidence available "at the end of fact discovery," so that Epic would be better positioned to "tell the Court what might have been lost in the Chat communications."
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Google and ADT team up for new Nest-integrated security tools
It’s been three years since Google and security firm ADT announced a partnership to develop Nest-integrated products, and we’re finally seeing the fruits of this team-up. ADT just announced a DIY-friendly suite of security tools under the ADT Self Setup umbrella, and each of these products boasts deep integration with the Google Nest platform.
The ADT Self Setup system includes components from both companies. On the ADT side, they just announced a slew of compatible products like door and window sensors, standalone motion sensors, smoke detectors, temperature sensors, flooding sensors and a keypad to make adjustments. Additionally, ADT will soon offer a keychain remote for even more control options.
All of these products connect via a centralized hub with a built-in keyboard, a siren, and full battery backup in the case of a power outage. Each of the above components offers full integration with nearly every Google Nest device, including the battery-powered Nest Doorbell, the Nest Learning Thermostat, the Nest WiFi Router and various indoor and outdoor cameras. Smart displays like the Nest Hub Max are also supported.
What does this mean exactly? You can make adjustments to the Nest devices via the ADT+ app, simplifying your setup, and you will receive specialized notifications from Nest cameras and doorbells whenever they detect activity. These notifications will even alert you to the type of activity, such as a person rooting around or a neighborhood dog giving your porch a good sniff.
Customers can also use the app to create unique routines and automations that combine the features of both Nest and ADT security products. ADT says these routines will be useful for setting doors to lock on a schedule and lights to turn on or off, among other functions.
Users can receive more benefits by opting into ADT’s smart monitoring system, which is priced at $ 25 each month. The subscription gets you video verification, in which ADT representatives analyze footage when an alarm is tripped, and 24/7 monitoring. We reached out to ADT and they said the products can be used without a paid monitoring plan, though not all features will be available. As such, the company "strongly recommends customers subscribe in order to get the best protection and experience from their system."
In the meantime, the system is available for purchase starting today. A bare-bones pack including just the control hub costs $ 180, while a starter package that includes the hub, a Nest Doorbell, and several related sensors clocks in at $ 480. Finally, an ultra-premium package at $ 580 ships with everything mentioned above, plus a second-generation Nest Hub.
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Google Pixel 7a: news, release date and price rumors, and more
The Google Pixel 7a is shaping up to be one of 2023’s best budget smartphones. From the price and specs to a release date, here’s everything we know so far!
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