For most products, most of the time, we unbox them when they show up at the office, spend some time with them, and then create a review. The Google Home Max has been a bit of a different beast, though. Without having a slew of new, undiscovered functionality or a unique set of specs, this speaker … [Read more...] about Google Home Max: 2 Months Later
Google Assistant
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.
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Google Home Max Unboxing and Hands-On
We've been to a few events in the past few months. Between Google's October 4th Hardware Event and CES, we had ample time to see, touch and test out the Google Home Max. As these things tend to go, however, we never took advantage of that opportunity. I wanted to. I really did. I just didn't. … [Read more...] about Google Home Max Unboxing and Hands-On
#MadeByGoogle: Everything From Google’s Pixel Launch Event
Ocotber 4th has come and gone and with it, Google's second annual hardware showcase has graced us with a sack full of new goodies to talk about, review and marvel about. We will be covering a number of the new #madebygoogle products in the very near future as they pertain to Chrome Unboxed. For … [Read more...] about #MadeByGoogle: Everything From Google’s Pixel Launch Event
Google PixelBook Roundup: Specs, Price and Release Date
In just over a week, we'll be hopping on a flight to San Francisco to see what Google has to offer up to its growing line of consumer-focused, #madebygoogle products. We can, of course, expect the Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 phones from Google to be the highlight of the Oct. 4 event and believe me, we … [Read more...] about Google PixelBook Roundup: Specs, Price and Release Date
New Chromebook Keyboard Layout Leaked
There has been a lot of talk lately surrounding some major changes coming for the Chrome OS keyboard layout. Along with a revamped top row, the Google Assistant will be making her way to Chromebooks. Until now, the actual layout of the updated keyboard has been a guessing game. We've made a … [Read more...] about New Chromebook Keyboard Layout Leaked
Google Home Goes Gourmet
I'm a foodie, for life. With over two decades under my belt in the restaurant scene, few things bring me the joy of making a meal for me and my family. Whether it's a fancy five courser for the holidays or tailgate munchies for the big game, I love to cook. Almost as much as I love to eat. My … [Read more...] about Google Home Goes Gourmet
Google Wifi Unboxing and Setup
We just received our Google Wifi and have been seriously excited about getting it all set up and running here in the office where we can truly tax its performance. The results will follow in a review, but for now, check out the video of a beautifully-boxed device that sets up as easy as anything … [Read more...] about Google Wifi Unboxing and Setup
Affordable Chromecast Audio Speaker: Sony h.ear Go Review
Today, we are taking a quick look at Sony's h.ear go wireless speaker. This device comes equiped with not only bluetooth, but Chromecast Audio casting ability baked right in. What that means for users is without any extra, wired attachments, we get clean, clear, casted audio over wifi with … [Read more...] about Affordable Chromecast Audio Speaker: Sony h.ear Go Review
