Inside Google's Top Secret Photo Lab

[View in web browser]( [CNET logo]( Insider Apr 23, 2024 Google’s Real World Testing Lab When I think about top secret labs in tech giants like Google, I picture something like Oscorp in The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) with Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone. You know, sleek, modern, with scary tech lurking around every corner. But when CNET’s Patrick Holland and Lexy Savvides got [an exclusive peek]( behind the curtain at Google’s photo lab, they reported it's more like… Ikea? Different rooms, all with different levels of light, noise and activity, one display after the other for the sole purpose of putting Google’s smartphone cameras through the ultimate obstacle course. Just like the name implies, Google’s Real World Testing Lab replicates real world scenarios where you’re taking pictures, whether it’s a selfie in a dark bar or a picture of your dog in your living room. You can read more below about how Google technicians use the space to perfect photo and video capabilities in Google Pixel smartphones. Katelyn Chedraoui Writer, CNET [Exclusive: Google's Top Secret Camera Lab Is Like an Ikea for Pixel Testing]( [Google cares as much about how you remember a moment as it does on how accurately a picture matches a color chart.]( display: block; max-width: 116px; max-height: 15px; display: block; max-width: 69px; max-height: 15px; Insider Essentials [Huawei's New Phone Uses Satellites for Image Sharing, No Internet Required]( [The Pura 70 Ultra has a satellite connectivity feature designed for use in emergencies.]( [Apple Event on May 7: iPads Likely]( [The event invite shows an Apple Pencil in a hand. iPads are overdue.]( [Glued to Your Phone? Here's Why, and How to Fix It]( [Commentary: I'm on a mission to cut back on screen time. I ask experts for tips on how to make it happen.]( CNET Recommends [Last Few Days to Snag the Best Deals in Home Depot's Spring Black Friday Sale]( [You only have a few more days to get discounts on spring favorites like patio furniture, grills and outdoor power tools.]( [CNET] You are receiving this email because you've signed up to receive newsletters and promotional content from [CNET.com](. To update your account, please visit our [Newsletter subscription center](. [Unsubscribe]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Privacy Policy]( CNET 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A. [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Tiktok]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Flipboard]( © 2024 CNET, a Red Ventures company. All rights reserved.