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Google’s latest Chromebook, the Pixelbook Go, appears to be charming the hearts of a lot of tech reviewers. Thanks to its premium design, more-competitive pricing and simplistic approach to Chrome OS, it is likely on the wishlist of a lot of shoppers this holiday season. Despite its intangible desirability, many users will still want something […]
Black Friday is coming and most of the major retailers and manufacturers are already jumping into the mix with savings on Chromebooks, Google Home/Nest products and more. Best Buy, Target, Walmart, Amazon and even Costco will be great spots to score some great savings during the holiday shopping extravaganze but there’s a little-known site that […]
Lenovo’s bedside Smart Clock with the Google Assistant has become my favorite smart speaker/display around the house. It doesn’t feature all of the bells and whistles you’ll get from more robust devices such as the JBL Link View or Nest Hub Max but that’s not what it was designed to be. What it is meant […]
Google’s new mesh router system by Nest may not have been the star of the show in New York last month but it builds on the already stellar reputation of its predecessor. In a world where brands like TP-Link, Netgear, ASUS and others have reigned supreme for years, Google’s simple but powerful mesh routers have […]
Black Friday is right around the corner deals are already popping up around the web. Today, we’ve got a great deal on Google’s Nest Hub smart display that will save you $70 on a great piece of hardware. The deal comes to us via Good Guy Electronic’s Rakuten storefront. These “Guys” frequently feature deals on […]
Google and Amazon have had a long, sordid love affair when it comes to sharing product spaces. Whether it’s petty battles surrounding Amazon’s products having access to YouTube, Amazon’s streaming platforms lacking Chromecast support or Google’s Home products being forbidden in Amazon’s storefronts, the two companies have spent years doing the tango at the expense […]
![Google Home devices are being bricked left and right. What now? [UPDATE]](https://chromeunboxed.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/GoogleHomeMiniCloseUp-1200x675.png)
Software updates are a funny thing. Something intended to make a product better and more secure can occasionally produce less-than-favorable results. The latest firmware update for a couple of Google Home devices, unfortunately, has done the latter and the fallout is nothing short of a train wreck. The devices in question are Google’s original Home […]
Google’s latest Nest smart-home products are quite impressive but that doesn’t mean the original Home isn’t worthy of finding a place in your home. Besides, who doesn’t like free stuff? Right? Well, if you are an existing or new Spotify Premium subscriber, you can pick up a free #madebygoogle Home Mini. To check if you […]
Now that the Pixelbook Go is official, some people may be reconsidering Google’s premium tablet for more robust features such as pen support, fingerprint sensor and the ability to create a versatile 2-on-1 when paired with the #madebygoogle or Brydge G-type keyboards. Given the fact that the internals are practically identical, picking up the Slate […]
![Logitech quietly sneaks in rumored Chrome OS keyboard and mouse at Google event [VIDEO]](https://chromeunboxed.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Logi2-1.jpg)
Back in July, it appeared that Logitech was throwing their hat into the Chrome OS ring with a new keyboard discovered by About Chromebooks. While the evidence was solid, months have passed and we have not seen the peripheral surface. That is, until today. While getting some hands-on with the Pixelbook Go, we noticed a […]
![Nest Wi-Fi and Nest Mini: Small changes make all the difference [VIDEO]](https://chromeunboxed.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/nestminihero-2000x1125.jpg)
As expected, Google unveiled an updated Mini speaker today along with a second-generation Wifi. Both of which are now part of the Nest brand and with the new name comes some updates that make the new devices better than ever. Nest Mini Google’s second iteration of the Mini Assistant smart speaker could easily be confused […]
![Google’s new truly wireless Pixel Buds look amazing while they break my heart [VIDEO]](https://chromeunboxed.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/PixelBudsHandsOn.jpg){kind=tracking}
Of all the things announced at Google’s hardware event today, the revamped Pixel Buds were my favorite. That’s not just based on the fact that I’m very impressed by them; it is also because they were the only thing that didn’t fully leak out ahead of time. Knowing they were coming was enough to whet […]
