Turning my Google Pixel into an e-reader was surprisingly easy

For those times when I don't have access to my dedicated e-reader, I turn to one (unlikely) substitute gadget in specific: my Google Pixel smartphone.
PCMag

Navigate Smarter: 25 Google Maps Secrets I Swear By When Traveling

Google Maps now requires you to sign in to get all the perks, but it's probably worth it. Use these tips to remember parking ...
Newspoint on MSN

Google enhances Android backup with new downloads folder feature

Introduction of the New Backup Feature Google has rolled out an exciting new feature for Android users. Previously, files stored in the Downloads folder were not automatically backed up to Google ...
Engadget

Our first look at Google's Android for PC interface leaks in a bug report

Last summer, Google announced that Android 16 would include a desktop interface built from Samsung DeX, a mirroring and phone integration tool for PC. Thanks to a (now permissions-restricted) bug ...
PC Gamer

Steam updates AI disclosure form to specify that it's focused on AI-generated content that is 'consumed by players,' not efficiency tools used behind the scenes

Platforms Open-source game engine Godot is drowning in 'AI slop' code contributions: 'I don't know how long we can keep it up' AI Unity boss who once called out the 'idiocy' of the metaverse now says ...
Neowin

CES 2026: HP unveils an AI PC built into a keyboard form factor

HP unveiled the EliteBoard G1a at CES 2026, a groundbreaking keyboard-sized AI PC featuring AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors, up to 64GB RAM, and a 2TB SSD. At CES 2026, HP revealed an innovative AI ...
TechSpot

Google is turning Android XR into a visionOS rival with PC streaming and 3D avatars

In brief: Google introduced Android XR, its answer to Apple's visionOS, in 2024. In October of this year, Samsung released the first headset for Google's platform, which undercut the Apple Vision Pro ...
Road to VR

Google Launches First-party ‘PC Connect’ Virtual Desktop App for PC Productivity & Gaming on Android XR

Google is rolling out a beta version of PC Connect, a free first-party virtual desktop app for Android XR. With the app, users can stream content from their Windows PC. Desktop apps work, of course, ...
The Verge

Aluminium OS will be Google’s take on Android for PC

A job listing reveals the first details of Google’s fusion of Android and ChromeOS. A job listing reveals the first details of Google’s fusion of Android and ChromeOS. is a news editor with over a ...
Mashable

What is Aluminium OS? What we know about Google's Android for PC plans.

Despite Android's presence in nearly every corner of the tech industry, it has yet to truly establish a foothold on PC platforms. Google has had ChromeOS for years, but the ubiquity of Android — ...
eWeek

Google’s ‘Aluminium’ Android PC OS Puts AI at the Center of ChromeOS Transition

eSpeaks’ Corey Noles talks with Rob Israch, President of Tipalti, about what it means to lead with Global-First Finance and how companies can build scalable, compliant operations in an increasingly ...