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Tess Townsend

Tess Townsend

Associate Editor

    Latest articles by Tess Townsend

    Technology
    Waze’s carpooling app might start showing adsWaze’s carpooling app might start showing ads
    Technology

    And it’s expanding across California. More users = more screens for showing ads.

    By Tess Townsend
    Technology
    Nest’s new camera uses the same facial recognition tech as Google PhotosNest’s new camera uses the same facial recognition tech as Google Photos
    Technology

    And it costs $100 more than its predecessor.

    By Tess Townsend
    Technology
    Andy Rubin says the Essential Home will be able to run Siri, Assistant and AlexaAndy Rubin says the Essential Home will be able to run Siri, Assistant and Alexa
    Technology

    Or at least, Essential will extend the offer to their makers.

    By Tess Townsend
    Technology
    Andy Rubin finally unveiled his new phone: EssentialAndy Rubin finally unveiled his new phone: Essential
    Technology

    Android co-creator Rubin will be onstage at Recode’s Code Conference today at 6 pm PT.

    By April Glaser and Tess Townsend
    Technology
    Google refuses to hand over salary data to the U.S. governmentGoogle refuses to hand over salary data to the U.S. government
    Technology

    The Labor Department has alleged the company is underpaying women.

    By Tess Townsend
    Technology
    Here are some companies Google’s new AI investment arm might be interested inHere are some companies Google’s new AI investment arm might be interested in
    Technology

    The focus will be early-stage startups.

    By Tess Townsend
    Technology
    Google Assistant will make money from ecommerceGoogle Assistant will make money from ecommerce
    Technology

    But local ads still look promising.

    By Tess Townsend
    Technology
    Google is adding more automation to its tools for marketersGoogle is adding more automation to its tools for marketers
    Technology

    And YouTube is getting more local ads options.

    By Tess Townsend
    Technology
    Google Lens is Google’s futureGoogle Lens is Google’s future
    Technology

    This feature gives you a view into the meaning of “AI first.”

    By Tess Townsend
    Technology
    Don’t expect a killer VR app from Google anytime soonDon’t expect a killer VR app from Google anytime soon
    Technology

    That’s not even really the point, if we listen to Google’s VP of virtual and augmented reality.

    By Tess Townsend

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