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Google Pixel 8a another week on– More time has highlighted a couple of issues
Just over a week ago, I published a first impressions post of the Google Pixel 8a, and generally, it's a solid device. The physical build is good, the cameras are solid and the features...
Google Pixel 8a — A lasting first Impression
So, the Pixel 8a last week and we've been lucky enough to have one for a couple of weeks now and wanted to share our initial thoughts on the device.
Unboxing and setup
The honest truth...
Google just dropped the Pixel 8a
Given the previous release cycles that Google have worked on, the release of the Pixel 8a this morning wasn't exactly a surprise. The fact that it's such an impressive devices with almost everything you'd...
Google Nest Wi-Fi Pro review — A solid Wi-Fi 6e offering on a friendly...
I'm an unashamed fan of many things Google, but the first offering in the Nest Wi-Fi range was functional but unremarkable. This time around, well now it's available in Australia, they've stepped it up...
Google Pixel 8 Pro long term review — Iterative hardware, leaps forward in AI
AI is enveloping us in nearly every aspect of our lives, and Google has taken this further with the Pixel 8 devices. But it's not all about the AI, there are some great general...
Hey Google, I get raising prices but WTF?!
I'm gob smacked...
Genuinely stunned right now at the whopping -- between 20 and 83% -- price increase that Google has just dropped on long time users of the YouTube Music and Premium services. And...
Google Pixel Watch 2 Review — There’s lots of changes to talk about, but...
Last year, the Pixel Watch was a great first effort from Google that ticked almost all the boxes with the well-known exception of battery life. This year, Google has made some pretty bold claims...
Google’s Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Buds Pro: The first week
So we saw the release of multiple devices including the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Buds a week ago. There's a lot to like about them and we've had...
Google Pixel Watch 2 – Everything you need to know
Well here it is, in all its glory; the Google Pixel Watch 2. Well, it might be difficult to visually discern the difference between the OG Pixel Watch and the Pixel Watch 2; but...
Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro devices have been announced
The leaks were largely correct, and we now officially know this with the release of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro devices. The new phones continue the look Google has established with a...
The Google Pixel Buds Pro got upgraded too
Among the other updates this morning, we've also seen a bit of a boost to Google's audio with the Pixel Buds Pro. Last years Pixel Buds Pro impressed David when he reviewed them, so...
X set to stop users blocking each other
The network formerly known as Twitter will, according to its owner, remove the feature allowing user to block others.
The clear pathway is that he is expecting user to utilise the mute feature more readily,...
YouTube Music has a new way to Sample music
YouTube Music, which evolved from Google Play Music a number of years ago, has continued to improve over time. We've seen new interfaces and better integration into smart homes and Android Auto, and now...
Google Pixel Tablet — Australian Review
Tablets and Android have had a mixed history... and by mixed, I mean pretty poor. In all my time reviewing Android gear and general technology, I've really only come across two Android tablets that...
Google Maps now providing audible alerts to speed and redlight cameras on Android Auto
At some point in the last 36 hours, an update to Android Auto and Gooogle Maps has provided a useful new feature. Users who have Maps running, will get audible alerts as they approach...