Google commits to replenishing more water than it uses

Google commits to replenishing more water than it uses

Google’s next environmental goal after committing to being carbon-free 24/7 worldwide by 2030 is focused on water and replenishing more of it than its offices and data centers use. This water stewardship target sees Google commit to replenishing (on average) 120% of the water it consumes. Data centers require a lot of water for cooling,…

9to5Google Daily 712: Google teases Pixel 6 in brief video hands-on, Android 12 Beta 5 drops, plus more

9to5Google Daily 712: Google teases Pixel 6 in brief video hands-on, Android 12 Beta 5 drops, plus more

Listen to a short-form recap or roundup of all the top 9to5Google stories of the previous 24 hours. 9to5Google Daily is available on Spotify,Google Podcasts, Amazon, iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players. https://9to5google.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/09/9to5Google-Daily-712.mp3 New episodes of 9to5Google Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in…

Galaxy Watch 4 gets a better touch bezel in new update

Galaxy Watch 4 gets a better touch bezel in new update

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 is now out on the market, and it’s getting its first update since landing on customer’s wrists. This week’s update is for the Galaxy Watch 4 specifically and delivers improved performance of the touch bezel. Rolling out now to Galaxy Watch 4 devices in the United States, software version R870XXU1BUI5/R870OXM1BUI5 brings…

Amazon Luna adds Chromebook support, expands library

Amazon Luna adds Chromebook support, expands library

Nearly a year after its release in early access, Amazon Luna is announcing some major expansions today including a family-focused subscription, Chromebook support, and more. Amazon Luna Chromebook support Starting today, Amazon is expanding device support for Luna to Chromebooks, a category that’s been limited since launch. While the service runs just fine through a…

Xiaomi 11T series promised 3 full OS updates, 4 years of security patches

Xiaomi 11T series promised 3 full OS updates, 4 years of security patches

Ahead of the release of the Xiaomi 11T Pro and 11T, the Chinese firm is promising extended support for the upcoming duo with three years of OS updates and a further year of regular security patches. This update pledge goes beyond the current support levels already provided for the firm’s flagship Mi 11 Ultra device…