Google Retires ‘Wicked’ Pixel Theme Packs, Teases New Arrivals

Google is teasing new theme packs for its Pixel phones after retiring the Wicked movie collaboration, with AI icons still in ...

YouTube Background Playback for Non-Premium Users Reportedly Blocked on Third-Party Browsers

Google is blocking the ability to play videos with the screen off on third-party browsers like Samsung Internet, Brave, and Vivaldi.

Google Chrome will soon get its most significant update in a generation – 'auto browse' is coming to change the game

In what is arguably the biggest shake-up to the Chrome browser since its launch in 2008, Google is introducing a new feature ...

Google just made YouTube worse on mobile, but it was bound to happen

Google has plugged a known loophole that allowed Android users to access background playback without a Premium subscription.
MUO on MSN

I turned my Google Nest Hub into an external PC monitor with this app

You can use your Google Nest Hub or Nest Hub Max smart display as an extended screen for your computer, but is it actually any good?
Digital Trends

You can once again access movies purchased from Google Play and YouTube on Movies Anywhere

The recent Disney-Google fallout went beyond YouTube TV subscribers losing access to all Disney channels. Disney also pulled its entire movie catalog from Google TV and YouTube and dropped support for ...
The Verge

Google is part of Movies Anywhere again

Films you’ve purchased from YouTube and Google Play recently became unavailable on the platform, but they should sync to Movies Anywhere now. Films you’ve purchased from YouTube and Google Play ...
Computerworld

6 recent Google Chrome features you probably forget to use

Sometimes, the best tech features are the ones you don’t even actively think about — they’re just there when you need ’em, quietly working on your behalf, without any fanfare or intensive effort ...
Bleeping Computer

Google Chrome adds new security layer for Gemini AI agentic browsing

Google is introducing in the Chrome browser a new defense layer called 'User Alignment Critic' to protect upcoming agentic AI browsing features powered by Gemini. Agentic browsing is an emerging mode ...
Forbes

Restart Google Chrome 142 Now, High-Rated Security Issues Confirmed

Google confirms it's time to restart your Chrome browser. Updated November 9 with further advice for browser users following the Google Chrome 142 security update, including Microsoft’s Edge gift card ...
chromeunboxed.com

From bad to worse: the ongoing feud between Disney and Google hits Movies Anywhere

The ongoing, bitter contract dispute between Google and Disney has claimed another major casualty, and this one hits right at the heart of your digital movie library. Just days after Disney pulled all ...
Lifehacker

Disney Movies Are Disappearing From YouTube and Google TV

Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. November ...