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In May of last year, Google officially rolled out a night mode for the Search apps on Android and iOS. Google.com on desktop web is now officially getting its dark theme. Open settings (at the bottom of the homepage or in the top-right of a results page) and you’ll see “Appearance” at the end of the menu. That will take you to Search Settings > Appearance with the ability to…

Google’s next environmental goal after committing to being carbon-free 24/7 worldwide by 2030 is focused on water and replenishing more of it than its offices and data centers use.  This water stewardship target sees Google commit to replenishing (on average) 120% of the water it consumes. Data centers require a lot of water for cooling, and the company already uses reclaimed wastewater. It…

The first thought around Google Assistant smart displays is usually Google’s Nest Hub lineup, but there are some third-party options, too. Lenovo has offered a handful of smart display options for the past couple of years, but recent updates have left many with some very frustrating software issues. A thread on Lenovo’s forums details an issue that’s affected quite a few smart display…

Nearly seven months have passed since Google released the first developer preview of its next major mobile OS release. Android 12 Beta 5 is available today as the final update (and release candidate) before the public launch. That unveil is officially a “few weeks away” as today’s release candidate comes four weeks after Beta 4. As we put the finishing touches on the new version of…