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Google Assistant has become the central focus for Google ever since their event in October of 2016. With the roll-out in full swing to many devices across multiple categories, Google Assistant is becoming extremely pervasive. The flagship device for Google Assistant, Google Home, is also powered by a varied version of Chrome OS. As we watch Assistant fully integrate into Chrome OS, we realize the Assitant story is just beginning.
My favorite smart display around my house is still hands-down my Lenovo Smart Clock. The tiny bedside display serves multiple purposes, sounds good and is an attractive and discrete addition to the room’s decor. No, it doesn’t have a camera and no, you can’t stream video to it but that’s not the target niche for […]
This isn’t a review, per se, but a look back on all the time we’ve spent with one of the most-used pieces of tech in our office. Like a good refrigerator or washing machine, devices like the Google Home Max can become so embedded in your day-to-day routine that it becomes easy to forget how […]
I can’t tell you the last time I stopped into a Gamestop store which is why I was taken by complete surprise to learn that they sell Google Wifi and Google Home devices. It’s not that shocking, I suppose. With assistants being integrated into just about everything imaginable, gamers are just as likely to pick […]
We’ve wrapped up CES 2020 and it looks like there are a ton of new Chromebooks headed our way this year. That doesn’t mean you have to wait to get your hands on some premium hardware that will serve you well for years to come. The Lenovo Yoga Chromebook still has 5+ years of automatic […]
If you ask the average consumer what the biggest name in third-party wireless accessories is, chances are good that many will be quick to throw out Belkin. Over the years, Belkin has become a household name for cables, power banks, wireless charging and even PC and tablet peripherals but as of late, Belkin has been […]
I saw an article just a day ago that caught my eye. The promise was simple: Chrome can now be controlled in a few ways with just your voice via the Google Assistant. I brushed it off at first, thinking this would be yet another ‘feature’ of the Google Assistant that I would honestly never […]
Lenovo is wrapping up their holiday deals but there’s still time to pick up some serious savings on a variety of Assistant-enabled devices to fit just about any need or budget. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your own smart home game or give the gift of great tech this Christmas, these deals are worth taking […]
Just in case you missed it, Robby just shared a great video that details exactly why the new Nest Mini is a must-have upgrade and the hands-down winner in the matchup against the original Google Home Mini. Right now is a great time to buy with bundles that include the Nest Mini for $35 and […]
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Back in October at Google’s Hardware event, one of the new pieces of hardware was a discrete, modest, but very meaningful update to the cheapest in-home device in Google’s lineup: the Google Home Mini. That device is single-handedly responsible for the ingress of the Google Assistant into countless homes due to its diminutive size and […]
Another heavy-hitter has joined the growing list of streaming services that can be accessed and controlled using voice command with the Google Assistant. As spotted by Android Police’s Zach Laidlaw, an update is headed this way that will allow Hulu users to finally control their content on Chromecasts, Cast-enabled devices and smart displays by simply […]
Whether you’re still finishing up some last-minute holiday shopping or you’re all wrapped up and ready for the big day, there are still some deals going around that are worth checking out. This one, in particular, is one of the best deals we’ve seen on Google’s newest smart speaker, the Nest Mini and depending on […]
I don’t know about you, but I’ve never heard of Google Shopping 100. I’m unsure if this is new or just something I’ve never seen before, but I have to gush over the design of the website for just a second. Seriously, head over to the clever, interactive site and take a look for yourself […]
