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Google has discontinued the Glass Enterprise Edition

March 16, 2023

Google has announced today that it will no longer be selling its Glass Enterprise Edition 2 headsets, with support set to be discontinued later this year. After the commercial failure of its original Google Glass headsets, the company segued the AR product into a solution for businesses and industrial customers, intended to allow workers to stay connected in a hands-free way. This lineup, dubbed…

Minecraft is officially coming to Chromebooks with a $13 upcharge over Android

March 16, 2023

After years of demand, Minecraft is finally coming to Chromebooks with the “Bedrock Edition” available in early access starting today, but you’ll need to fork over a bit more to get access. Launching today on limited Chromebook models, Minecraft “Bedrock Edition”…

Google makes new Messages read receipt icons official, invites feedback

March 16, 2023

After testing in October, Google Messages looks to be widely rolling out a redesign of read receipts with icons replacing words (sent, delivered, and read). Update 3/15: Google has updated its support documentation to explain the new Messages Read Receipt icons: Timer…

Resident Evil 4 demo releases today

March 16, 2023

Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. During today’s Capcom Spotlight, the publisher announced that a demo for the Resident Evil 4 remake will be available later today. Resident Evil 4 launches on March 24 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4 and PC. This a remake of the 2005 horror shooter, which popularized the…

Android phones sold in India might require that bloatware apps can be uninstalled

March 16, 2023

Bloatware has plagued Android phones for years, but it’s certainly an issue that’s gotten better over time. But in India, major action may soon be taken, as a reported plan by the country takes aim at Android bloatware, ensuring safe updates, and more. Reported by…

Google publishes its Generative AI ‘prohibited use policy’ and other terms

March 16, 2023

Ahead of generative AI coming to Gmail and Docs, as well as third parties, Google has published a “prohibited use policy” for those using its upcoming products and capabilities. Dated yesterday, Google starts by saying that “Generative AI models can help you explore…

Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1 rolling out to Pixel phones

March 16, 2023

Following the stable launch of QPR2 on Monday, Google is rolling out Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1 today to Pixel phones. Here’s everything new in Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1 [Gallery] QPR3 will see its consumer launch in June, and be the last major quarterly update for Android 13. Google previously implied that it wouldn’t publicly test QPR3 and go straight from the 13 QPR2 Beta to the 14…

Here’s everything new in Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1 [Gallery]

March 16, 2023

Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1 is rolling out today to continue the preview cycle ahead of a June stable release. Over the coming days, we’ll dive into all of Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1’s new features and every single change. (The newest updates will be at the top of this list. Be…

Android 13 QPR3 Beta: Pixel display color profiles significantly tweaked

March 16, 2023

In an unusual change, Pixel owners who install the latest Android 13 QPR3 Beta may spot a noticeable shift in the colors shown on the display. This afternoon, Google released the first beta version of Android 13 QPR3, which will form the basis of the June Pixel Feature…

Google Pixel 7a and Nothing Ear (2) show up at Bluetooth SIG

March 16, 2023

Ahead of the two devices’ upcoming launches, the Google Pixel 7a and Nothing Ear (2) have gotten approval from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). In recent weeks, leaks and rumors about Google’s next mid-range phone, the Pixel 7a, have been significantly ramping up. Thanks to a retailer leak, we know what colors the phone will come in at launch, along with a likely June release…