Apple’s new smart battery case, Google Maps’ new storytelling tools video
Today’s major tech headlines include Apple’s new smart battery case, new storytelling features in Google Earth and Apple’s touting of its new Austin campus.
Google updates political ads policy with targeting restrictions
The search giant also says it will ban deepfakes and “demonstrably false” claims in ads.
Always wait before buying a Pixel phone video
Google’s got a great deal for the Pixel 4 and 4 XL, with a massive discount for the holidays. So if you bought either early, you may be steamed. Find out other reasons why being a Pixel die-hard might be more difficult than you thought.
Google reportedly hired outside firm to consult on worker unrest
Tensions continue to mount between the search giant’s management and rank-and-file employees.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 gets festive red, pink colors in early Black Friday deal
Aura Red and Aura Pink color options come to the US.
Lawmakers chide Google for hiring ex-DHS staffer who defended travel ban
Heads of House caucuses representing racial minorities object to hire of Miles Taylor, who defended Trump’s ban on travelers from Muslim-majority nations.
Samsung opens first Bay Area store in Apple’s backyard on Thursday
CNET gets a sneak peak at the company’s first Samsung Experience Store at the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, California.