Can You Use A Google Nest Thermostat Without Internet?

Smart home devices like the Google Nest thermostat offer a lot of convenience, but it's important to understand what happens when the internet goes down.
NPR

Should a court break up Google? The tech giant made its final stand today

Nine months ago, a federal judge ruled that Google has an illegal monopoly in the search engine market. Today, the tech giant was back in court for closing arguments in the final phase of this trial ...
Penn Live

Google just announced a huge change to Gmail. Here’s what you need to know

Google has just announced two huge changes to Gmail. Though one might be expected to some, the other comes out of left field, and as a result, more than 2 billion users of the world’s most popular ...
ZDNet

I found a free Google Maps alternative that doesn't track my location (or kill my phone battery)

Privacy-first: no tracking or data collection. Offline maps and turn-by-turn directions save battery. Free, open-source app for Android and iOS. Every month, Google ...
NPR

A judge ordered Google to share its search data. What does that mean for user privacy?

Earlier this month, when U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta issued penalties against Google for monopolizing the search engine market, he stopped short of the harshest ones — like forcing the breakup of ...
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Gemini rolls out Ask Maps to make Google Maps more interactive

Google is introducing a new Gemini AI feature to the Google Maps app on Thursday called Ask Maps. Described as a ...