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10 Google Maps tips that will change the way you navigate
By John McCann published
After using Google's popular mapping app for the best part of two decades, I've learned a thing or two — here are my top tips and features.

Android Auto is apparently prepping home screen widgets
By David Nield published
You might soon be able to put widgets on your vehicle dashboard just like you can on your phone home screen.

Google's $3 ChromeOS Flex sells out — and shows I'm right about ChromeOS
By David Nield published
There's a new option for giving new life to an aging computer, and it's apparently as popular as it should be.

Russia orders Apple and Google to remove Important Stories, an investigative media app that works without a VPN — leaving Russians without a key source for accessing uncensored news
By Chiara Castro published
Important Stories launched the IStories mobile app in February to make sure information would reach Russians despite widespread internet censorship and VPN restrictions.

Google could finally fix this major Android Auto annoyance after a decade
By David Nield published
You may have been frustrated by not being able to dismiss alarms on Android Auto, but a tweak could be on the way.

Google is dropping policies and signing government contracts - what has changed?
By Benedict Collins published
Google's contract with the Pentagon allows the DoD to use Gemini for 'any lawful purpose', and that is a big ethical concern.

Google Nest Wifi router receives security update amid potential FCC ban
By Rowan Davies published
Google is giving the Nest Wifi router another round of updates even though the FCC has banned non-US routers.

ChatGPT just made it easier to pick the right model, just like Gemini does
By Graham Barlow published
OpenAI has given the web interface a rejig for Plus, Pro and Business users, making it easier to choose between Instant and Thinking when you talk to ChatGPT.
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