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It appears that Google is finally getting into the smartwatch game with the first Pixel Watch this year — here's what we know so far. From the beginnings of Google's wearable strategy, it has always relied on other OEMs to carry the hardware torch for its software. However, that doesn't mean fans of Wear OS, and Android Wear before it, haven't been clamoring for an official smartwatch from the software giant. After years of rumors for a Google-branded wearable that always ended in disappointment for Wear OS fans, 2021 looks to be the year that a Google Pixel Watch may actually arrive alongside the Pixel 6 lineup. Here's what we know so far about the Pixel Watch. Jump to: Announcement & release date Price Models Design Specs Pixel Watch: Announcement and release date As of right now, we don't have anything official from Google in terms of a Pixel Watch being released this year. However, far more leaks and information have pointed toward t

It's all about the Benjamins. Chromebooks are quickly becoming bonafide business computers, and as JR Raphael points out at Computerworld , it's not because of what Google is doing. If you think about it, there really isn't anything else Google can do. Chrome OS is a stable and functional operating system that can run complicated and demanding software. Google's services are all cloud-based, so all of them work extremely well on every connected device from the cheapest phone to the best Chromebook . At this point, Google can call Chromebooks a success. Chrome OS is great, but plenty of software still needs Windows. The problem, especially for business users, is that most software needed for day-to-day tasks in the workplace isn't written for Chrome OS. There are plenty of useful substitutions that work really well. Still, the names we all know, like Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft Visual Studio, are names we know for a reason — those are the tools the corpo

The AirPods Max are Apple's first attempt to make its own branded over-ear headphones, and they don't come cheap. Those premium pair of cans enter a competitive field more than capable of taking them on, including established brands and models that have already proven themselves. If you've got your eyes on an alternative to what Apple has put out there, look no further than this group. Flagship cans Sony WH-1000XM4 - Noise Canceling Overhead Headphones Staff Pick These headphones stand out for their superb — and improved — active noise cancelation (ANC) performance that does an even better job of blocking out background noise. They sound great, and there's an excellent equalizer in Sony's Connect app to tailor the experience. Improved call quality and the ability to simultaneously pair with two devices, plus solid battery life, rounds out an elite package. $348 at Amazon $350 at Best Buy $348 at B&H Canceling the noise Bose Noise Canceling Headphon

British & Irish Lions could seal a famous tour victory this evening as they take on the Springboks in Cape Town. Read on for your full guide to getting a live stream, and watch South Africa v British & Irish Lions Second Test rugby online from anywhere. The hosts felt they were hard done by with a succession of referee calls during the first Test in a match that saw them go down to a 22-17 defeat having led 12-3 at half-time and will be determined to save the series with a win today. Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus' outburst on social media criticizing the officials following the first Test has amped up the tension heading into this clash, with the hosts making a number of key changes to their starting line up with Jasper Wiese , Vincent Koch and Marco van Staden all drafter in. Chris Harris, Conor Murray and Mako Vunipola meanwhile are all set to start for the tourists, with Taulupe Faletau selected on the bench with Hamish Watson left out of the Lions' 23

It's the same Google Meet, but now in app form. Sort of. What you need to know Google Meet is now available as a Progressive Web App (PWA). The app is available on Chromebooks, Windows, macOS, and Linux. No additional features have been added, but users should have access to the same features as the website. Google Meet just got a neat upgrade to a Progressive Web App (PWA), as per a post on Google's Workspace blog. If you're not privy to PWAs, they're essentially websites that are made to look and act more like apps that you install. Instead of opening your browser to a specific website, PWAs have a spot among your installed applications. The Google Meet PWA doesn't add any new features, but Google says that as a standalone app, "it's easier to find and use, and it streamlines your workflow by eliminating the need to switch between tabs." Users should also be able to enjoy the same functionality and features, like the new layout and bei

As the welterweight title fight between Conor Benn and Adrian Granados has been postponed, Xu Can and Leigh Wood's featherweight title fight has been moved to the top of the card and we have all the details on how you can watch Can vs Wood online. The sports streaming service DAZN announced on Thursday that Benn vs Granados has been postponed to a later date after Benn tested positive for Covid-19. The company said that it will announce a new date for the pair's welterweight title fight soon. Tonight's fight marks the beginning of Matchroom Fight Camp which is back for a second year. During the height of the pandemic last summer, Matchroom Chairman Eddie Hearn decided to bring boxing to his back garden as no fans were permitted to attend live sporting events at the time. Last year Matchroom held a four-week schedule of fights and for Matchroom Fight Camp 2, the promotion will hold three events beginning this weekend with Can vs Wood followed by James Dickens vs. Kid

You can now add your health data stats to Google Fit without relying on third-party apps. What you need to know Google Fit has gained a new update which adds a new "Browse" tab. The new tab gives quick access to your health data stats under six categories. The update has also added "Material You" design elements to the app. Google has rolled out a new update for the Fit app that allows you to browse your health and fitness stats from your connected apps in a single location, thanks to the new "Browse" tab. The update is part of version 2.61 of the app, and it introduces a better way of managing your data than the previous iteration. The new Browse tab organizes your data into six categories: Activity, Body measurements, Vitals, Nutrition, Sleep, and Cycle tracking. The new interface makes it easier to access your health and fitness data in one of the best fitness apps for Android . Prior to this change, you had to dig through the app's hom