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You can now tell Google Assistant to ‘stop’ talking without ‘Hey Google’

At I/O 2019, Google introduced the ability to cancel alarms by just saying “stop,” while the Pixel 6 picked up “Quick Phrases” last year. You can now tell Google Assistant on Smart Displays and speakers to “stop” talking without having to first preface that command with “Hey Google.” As Google Assistant is responding, you can just say “stop”, and it will immediately cease…
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Google Registry opens registrations for .day top-level domain

Following .app, .page, and .new in recent years, Google Registry is now launching a .day top-level domain. An Early Access Program (EAP) opens today, while wider access kicks off in a week. The .day TLD “brings attention to any day” or “cause you care about.”…
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Google still thinks 3 years of updates provide a ‘great experience’ ahead of cutting off Pixel 3

Android smartphones, unfortunately, usually don’t get the support they are really capable of. Even the best and biggest names in Android only support devices for 3-5 years at best. This month, the door is closing on updates for 2018’s Pixel 3 series, and Google’s response to that ending is that 3 years of updates is still a “great experience” for customers. Really? VICE author Aaron…
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How to use a Google Play gift card and where to buy one

The Google Play store offers tons of content for all customers – not just Android users. Movies, TV shows, books, and more can be found in the Play Store. A gift card for the Google Play store is a great gift for anyone. So how do you buy one and how can it be used? Read our guide to find out. Table of contents What are Google Play gift cards good for? Where can you buy a Google Play gift…
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Samsung officially announces February 9 launch event for Galaxy S22

We’ve seen leak after leak regarding Samsung’s Galaxy S22 series, and today Samsung is finally announcing its launch event, with Samsung Unpacked 2022 coming on February 9. The February 9 date has been rumored for a while now, with even today’s official invitation leaking earlier this week. Samsung is confirming, though, that the event will be streamed solely virtually, with no in-person…
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