A device that I’ve been looking forward to since it was unveiled at Google I/O 2019 is now available for purchase. Google’s Nest Hub Max is the company’s latest smart displays and introduces some new features that makes it stand out from last year’s Nest Hub (formerly the Home Hub), which ended up becoming my […]
Continue ReadingRumored Nest Mini could fill void left by Chromecast Audio demise
The connected home has been quickly evolving over the past couple of years. Google is clearly committed to the effort and continue to offer more Assistant features and smart home products like the Nest Hub Max that is set to release September 9th. One of the early products in this evolution was the Chromecast Audio. […]
Continue ReadingB&O announces first soundbar with Chromecast built-in
You might have heard us talk about B&O speakers in HP Chromebooks – sometimes quite harshly, unfortunately – but that is because we expect a lot from the brand. Bang & Olufsen is not actually known for laptop speakers; they have made a name for themselves as makers of high-end speakers and televisions systems and […]
Continue ReadingPhoto Frames for Chromecast and Nest Hub might be coming to Google Photos app
One of my favorite features in the Google Home app is Ambient Mode and the integration with Google Photos, which basically turns my living room TV and Nest Hub into a digital photo frame. I really like taking pictures with my Pixel 3 XL, and I take a lot of pictures, and with the Photos […]
Continue ReadingFinding your next favorite podcast just became easier
Podcasts have become a part of many people’s daily routine. From listening to Elon Musk on The Joe Rogan Experience during your morning commute to catching up on the latest episode of The Chrome Cast while you are making dinner; Podcasts are convenient because they can easily fit into our busy lives and can be […]
Continue ReadingHate the new Google Images? Here’s how to restore the old layout
If you have searched Google Images recently, you might have noticed the new layout that was rolled out on August 6th. The change has been a bit polarizing for some, so if you want your Google Images to look and feel like they did before the change, there is an extension available for Chrome that […]
Continue ReadingChromecast Ultra vs. 3rd-gen Chromecast: which one should you buy in 2019?
The original Chromecast was released in July 2013 and was Google’s first smart home product, predating the Google Home smart speakers or Home Hub smart displays available to users these days. The inexpensive dongles allow you to stream or “cast” content onto your TV from your phone, tablet or computer and for the price, they […]
Continue ReadingNest users: Read this before migrating to Google Accounts or you might break things
Google has been in the process of transitioning its smart home products to Google Nest since the new umbrella brand was announced back in May this year. We’ve already seen new products under the new brand, like the Nest Hub Max that is set to release on September 9th, and the company has said they […]
Continue ReadingChromecast or Fire TV? Disney just made the decision for you
As Disney prepares for the launch of Disney+, its new streaming service, the company announced this morning which devices and platforms will be supported for streaming when it’s released on November 12th. This news comes on the heels of other announcements about the service – like Chromecast support and a $13 bundle pricing option that […]
Continue ReadingThis new Google Assistant feature will let you send reminders to family and friends
There is no question about it – it is hard for families and friends to stay organized these days. We have an abundance of tools available to help us with this problem; but if you are anything like me, sometimes your partner tells you to pick up something on the way home from work and […]
Continue ReadingDisney+ bundle with Hulu & ESPN+ a huge win for Chromecast users
To sweeten the deal for its upcoming Disney+ streaming, Disney has announced plans to bundle its three streaming services – which include Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ – for $12.99 starting on November 12th. As we reported back in April, the Disney+ streaming service will fully support Chromecast out of the box, which means all services […]
Continue Reading10 best Chromecast apps to spice up game night
Google’s Chromecast isn’t a piece of home tech that has always been associated with gaming. You can use Chromecast to watch your favorite movie or show and it does have some fun tricks up its sleeve, but it was not built for game streaming. That is all going to change with Stadia – Google’s cloud […]
Continue ReadingUse the Google Assistant to display results on your TV with Chromecast
The Google Assistant is becoming more visual. With the release of smart displays last year, the Google Assistant is now available on a wide variety of devices at just a glance. Smart displays allow the Google Assistant to show you answers to your questions, making it easier to see the weather forecast or pick out […]
Continue ReadingChrome dark mode for web content coming soon to Chrome OS
Google is continuing to make progress on dark mode for the web content and you will soon be able to enjoy this feature on desktop Chrome and Chrome OS alike. Google has been working hard to improve dark mode on the web and have started to roll out some of these massive changes via Chrome […]
Continue Reading10 quick tips to get the most out of your Chromecast
Google’s Chromecast has become a staple in many households. This small but mighty device is the perfect TV companion of any connected home and can be used to easily stream content like TV shows, movies and more. You can even tell your Google Assistant and Google smart speaker to turn on/off compatible TVs or to […]
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