Google | - Part 12

How to Tweak Google Text-to-Speech Settings on Android

November 4, 2016

In just a few years, the presence of text-to-speech on mobile devices has exploded. The first iPhones and Android devices rarely ever spoke to their users, but now every phone has a mobile assistant. On Android, Google Text-to-Speech powers everything from Google Now’s powerful search to Google Maps navigation. Google has made good progress in… read more »

Google Just Outed an Unpatched Windows Vulnerability

November 2, 2016

Google has disclosed a zero-day vulnerability in Windows which is currently unpatched and being actively exploited in the wild. It’s far to say Microsoft is none too happy with this situation, claiming Google’s actions “puts customers at potential risk”. Sometime in early October, Google discovered serious vulnerabilities in both Windows and Flash. On October 21st,… read more »

How to Snag Cheap Airline Tickets Using Google Flights Newest Feature

October 28, 2016

What’s one of the best ways to save a lot of money when planning a trip? Cutting as much as you can off the airfare. Assuming a family a four, chopping $ 600 down to $ 500 is massive — imagine what more you could do with an extra $ 400 in your pocket! But… read more »

Google Search Has a Nifty New Trick for Artists

October 22, 2016

One of the cool things about Google is that they’re always adding small tricks and features to their services, especially to the search engine. We’ve even written an entire guide to all of these Google tricks. And not long ago, they added yet another one: a color converter that you can use for web design,… read more »

Amazon Echo vs. Google Home vs. Apple’s Competitor

October 18, 2016

Two years ago, Amazon quietly released the Echo, a 9-inch tall cylinder speaker controlled by a cloud-based voice assistant that goes by the name Alexa. Thanks to the Amazon Echo’s popularity, Alphabet, Google’s parent company, is about to unleash a voice-powered speaker of its own, the Google Home. Next year, Apple could also join the… read more »

5 Unique Ways to Use Google Maps With Other Google Tools

October 17, 2016

Google Maps is easily one of Google’s greatest achievements. It allows millions of people, every day, to find their way, share directions, and so much more. The usefulness of Google Maps extends far beyond the features you find on the site. I admit that I’m a Google fanboy. The biggest reason for that is that… read more »

Google Unveils New Pixel Phones, Chromecast Ultra, & More…

October 5, 2016

Google has unveiled a host of new hardware at its Made by Google event. This includes new Pixel phones, the Chromecast Ultra for 4K streaming, the Daydream View VR headset, the Amazon Echo-style Google Home, and a new smart router called Google Wifi. If you have two hours to spare you can watch a replay… read more »

How to Find Out If Google Has Been Listening to You

September 27, 2016

Throughout 2016, it has become increasingly apparent that our smartphones have been misbehaving. Malware is bad enough, issues with the device chipset can be patched, and you should have set a PIN for your device just in case. But those things — concerning as they are — have been a mere sideshow to the real… read more »

Google Pixel C Review and Giveaway

September 11, 2016

Android tablets are great, but they never quite seem to hit the heights set by the Apple iPad — neither in terms of build quality, weight, responsiveness, nor general versatility. In an attempt to change this, Google has released the Pixel C tablet (along with a choice of expensive keyboard covers), which it hopes will paint… read more »