Google Doodle honors Italian physicist Laura Bassi

Google is replacing their homepage logo with a Doodle honoring Italian physicist Laura Bassi, the first woman to obtain a doctorate in science. more… The post Google Doodle honors Italian physicist Laura Bassi appeared first on 9to5Google.

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Google Podcasts ‘For You’ episode recommendations now available on the web

In recent months, Google Podcasts has been relatively quiet about its upcoming work. Until then, one feature that’s now widely available sees “For You” episode recommendations come to the Google Podcasts web app. more… The post Google Podcasts ‘For You’ episode recommendations now available on the web appeared first on 9to5Google.

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Stadia Changelog: Destiny 2 brings back Guardian Games, Cyberpunk patch, and 2 new games

The gaming industry as a whole is a bit quiet right now, but there have still been a few updates, announcements, and additions for Stadia. This week, Bungie announced the return of Guardian Games for Destiny 2 as Cyberpunk 2077 got a notable patch and more. more… The post Stadia Changelog: Destiny 2 brings back Guardian Games, Cyberpunk patch, and...

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Best Android app deals of the day: Swim Out, Iron Marines, Default App Manager, and more

We are now ready to head into the weekend with all of today’s most notable Android game and app deals. Alongside this morning’s $400 price drop on Sony’s 75-inch Android TV, our Android and Google deal hubs have some great new handset and earbud offers waiting for you. But for now it’s all about the games and apps, and we have quite a compact, but quite...

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Google Store starts showing reviews for Pixel & Nest products, here are all the ratings

With a relative lull until the next wave of product launches, the Google Store is starting to show reviews and ratings. An early effort, it’s not clear where the reviews are being sourced from as you can’t leave them directly on the site. more… The post Google Store starts showing reviews for Pixel & Nest products, here are all the ratings appeared...

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[Update: Expired certificate] Some Google Pay users are seeing American Express cards removed

Google Pay works with a ton of banks and credit cards for in-store payments, but each card can be unlinked by the financial institution if required. Overnight, quite a few Google Pay users that use American Express cards have seen their methods of payment unlinked without clear cause. more… The post [Update: Expired certificate] Some Google Pay users...

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Google Assistant Driving Mode in Maps gets international ‘early preview’

For the past few months, Google has been slowly rolling out its eventual replacement for the phone-based Android Auto experience. The early preview of Assistant Driving Mode is now getting an international launch. more… The post Google Assistant Driving Mode in Maps gets international ‘early preview’ appeared first on 9to5Google.

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Deals: Nokia 5.4 Android Smartphone $190, Sennheiser Earbuds $90, more

All of today’s best deals are headlined by the Nokia 5.4 Android Smartphone at a new all-time low of $190. That’s alongside Sennheiser’s latest True Wireless Earbuds for $90 and Philips Hue Bluetooth Smart Bulb at $42. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more… The post Deals: Nokia 5.4 Android Smartphone $190, Sennheiser...

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[Update: In stock] Nest Detect for Secure alarm systems return to Google Store

The Nest Secure was discontinued in October, but Google promised to keep supporting the alarm system. Besides software updates, this includes manufacturing more Nest Detect sensors, which are now available again in the Google Store. more… The post [Update: In stock] Nest Detect for Secure alarm systems return to Google Store appeared first on 9to5Google.

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Comment: The Pixel 4a is the perfect palate-cleansing smartphone

I’ve used quite a few of the very best Android-powered smartphones over the past 18 months, but even after a brief stint I always feel the pull of the Google Pixel 4a. more… The post Comment: The Pixel 4a is the perfect palate-cleansing smartphone appeared first on 9to5Google.

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