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2019
Google discontinues Daydream VR headset
Google announced that it was discontinuing the Daydream VR headset and would no longer sell the Daydream View in its online store, citing limited consumer and developer adoption and decreasing usage.
2019
Google announces Pixelbook Go and opens preorders
Google announced the Pixelbook Go Chromebook, which was available for preorder from Google’s online store starting at $649.
2019
Google unveils Pixel 4 and other new products
At its fall product event in New York, Google introduced the Pixel 4 series phones, Google Pixel Buds, Pixelbook Go, and Nest Mini.
2019
Google announces Stadia launch date
Google announced that its Stadia game-streaming service would launch on November 19 for Stadia Pro subscribers, with free users expected to wait until 2020.
2019
Google renames and updates Home Mini as Nest Mini
Google introduced the Nest Mini, a reengineered and renamed version of the Google Home Mini, with updated internals and additional features.
2019
Google unveiled the Pixelbook Go laptop
Google unveiled the Pixelbook Go, a new mid-tier laptop starting at $649.
2019
Google announced Pixel Buds wireless earbuds
Google announced Pixel Buds, wireless earbuds planned to launch in the United States the following spring for $179; they include hands-free access to Google Assistant.
2019
Google announces Pixelbook Go laptop
Google announced the Pixelbook Go, a new Chromebook laptop starting at $649. Google said it could be preordered immediately in “just black” and would soon be available in “not pink.”
2019
Google announces USB-C Titan Security Key
Google announced a new USB-C version of its Titan Security Key and said it would be available from the Google Store starting the following day for $40.
2019
Google partners with Yubico to build Titan Security Key
Google partnered with Yubico to make the USB-C Titan Security Key.
2019
US DOJ investigates Google–Looker deal
The US Department of Justice's antitrust division began an in-depth investigation of Google's planned acquisition of Looker Data Sciences, seeking information from both companies to assess whether their combination could harm competitors.
2019
Whistleblower alleges Google DeepMind project involves planetary surveillance
Former Google developer Zach Vorhies alleged that Google’s DeepMind project involved planetary surveillance and said the system had been moved to China. DeepMind disputed the claims, stating that it is headquartered in the UK and does not have operations in China.
2019
Google offers Compute Engine and GKE courses on Coursera
Google offers two specialized courses on Coursera: Architecting with Google Compute Engine and Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine.
2019
Google marked Kamini Roy's 155th birth anniversary with a Doodle
Google marked Bengali poet Kamini Roy's 155th birth anniversary by dedicating a Doodle in her memory.
2019
Report says Google funded climate change denial organizations
Business Insider, citing The Guardian, reported that Google had funded think tanks and lobbying organizations that actively oppose climate legislation and deny climate change. Google said its sponsorships did not mean it endorsed those organizations' entire agendas and reiterated its climate position.
2019
Google releases PAWS and PAWS-X datasets
Google released PAWS, an English adversarial dataset for paraphrase identification, and PAWS-X, an extension covering six additional languages.
2019
Google Shopping rolls out redesigned shopping experience
Google rolled out a redesigned Google Shopping experience for U.S. users on mobile and desktop, including a price-tracking tool that can notify shoppers when an item's price drops.
2019
Google launches Android Emulator tools for continuous testing
Google released a set of Android Emulator tools, including an open-source container script, a download script, and a Docker image generator, to support deployment and debugging in testing environments.
2019
Microsoft and Google partner on Surface Duo
Microsoft announced that it would partner with Google on its return to the smartphone business, introducing the Surface Duo as a folding smartphone powered by Microsoft and Android technology.
2019
Google announces upcoming Assistant conversation-log controls
Google announced that Assistant would gain voice commands for deleting conversation logs and the ability to provide information about how Google handles user data. The features were due in the coming weeks.