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<p>If you have a spare Pixel phone, you can install Android 12 right now.&nbsp;</p>

Android 12's best new features so far: 4 tools or settings we think you'll love

Android 12 is available as a developer preview and we're combing through it to find new features.

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<p>With an earhook, your AirPods aren't going anywhere.&nbsp;</p>

Best Chromebook for 2021: Acer, HP, Asus, Lenovo and more compared

Experience the best of what Google's Chrome OS has to offer with one of these laptops or two-in-ones.

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<p>Are you ready to learn more about Android 12?&nbsp;</p>

Try out Android 12 early (if you dare): Here's how to get the developer beta

The first developer beta of the next major update to Android is now available. Most people should wait for the public beta or final OS update. Here are the steps developers -- and the very brave -- should take to install Android 12.

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Google fires researcher Margaret Mitchell amid chaos in AI division

The search giant has dismissed both leaders of its Ethical AI team.

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Everything you need to know about Samsung Pay

Got a Samsung phone? Here's how to get started with Samsung Pay.

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<p>The iPad Pro display and speakers are fantastic for this game.</p>

5 reasons cloud gaming isn't doing it for me -- yet

Commentary: Despite leaps in technology and big names like Google, Nvidia and Amazon, streaming games like you do Netflix movies is still a rough experience.

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Google search celebrates landing of NASA's Perseverance on Mars

The rover's landing on Mars leads to fireworks on Google.

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Facebook's news blackout explained

The site blacks out news outlets in Australia over proposed legislation that would require Facebook to pay news publishers for content. Here's how such rules could affect you, and why other governments may follow suit.

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Google reorganizes AI teams after months of turmoil

The search giant is creating a new team under Marian Croak, a vice president of engineering.

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Android 12 developer beta is here, with updates to make your phone run smoother

The early release comes as the tech world has been shaken by Apple's privacy updates to its own operating system.

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<p>The Apple TV app is now available on the Chromecast with Google TV.&nbsp;</p>

The Apple TV app is now available on Chromecast with Google TV

Apple TV is also coming to 2021 Sony and TCL Google TVs.

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How to use your GoPro as a webcam, since Zoom calls are here to stay

You can easily turn your GoPro camera into a webcam for video chats and conferences on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet and other services. Here's how.

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