The Google Home Speaker sounds good and looks great — but it’s finicky

Right out of the box, the new Google Home Speaker passed a couple of important tests. Even with the volume at 100 percent and ...
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Google explains Pixel sound design, like using gen AI for Pixel 8 ‘Gems’ collection

The latest episode of the Made by Google Podcast (S5 E2) goes into the sound (and haptics) design on Pixel devices. At a high-level, sounds are meant to reflect the Google Pixel design principles of ...

Google's got a new way to update your Pixel's system sounds

A new app called Pixel Audio Services looks like it's meant to deliver new system sounds to your phone without requiring a system update.
Android Police

Google wants to supercharge your Pixel's ringtones with vibration patterns

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade for multiple publications, including Times Internet, Guiding Tech, Android ...
Android Authority

Google's Sound Notifications extends your hearing with visual alerts

Google has announced a Sound Notifications feature for Android. The accessibility feature provides those who are distracted or hard of hearing with visual notifications of “critical” sounds. Sounds ...
Android Police

Google has trained AI to identify sounds associated with respiratory sickness

Chandraveer, a seasoned mechanical design engineer turned tech reporter and reviewer, brings more than three years of rich experience in consumer tech journalism to the table, having contributed to ...