For many, the Black Friday melee is well underway as retailers have opened up shop to get a jump on the holiday shopping season. For those of you still looking to grab some deals on the best Google tech around the web, we've compiled a list to make your Black Friday shopping a little more … [Read more...] about Black Friday Roundup: Chromebooks, Google Home, Chromecast And More
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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We Tried Google Assistant’s New Games And Had A Blast
Last night, right after dinner, I thought it would be a great time to play a few games with the family. Let's face it: our lives are hectic and busy, and this time of year only gets worse. Family events, work dinners, holiday shopping, school programs, etc. simply drain away simple time at home … [Read more...] about We Tried Google Assistant’s New Games And Had A Blast
*Update* Shop With Google Home And Get $25 Off At Walmart
The holiday shopping season is heating up and Google Express wants to give you $25 off your first purchase from Walmart.com. From now until January 15th, you can use your Google Home to shop Walmart using Google Express and save a little cash on Google. … [Read more...] about *Update* Shop With Google Home And Get $25 Off At Walmart
Black Friday 2017: Walmart Exclusive Deals On Google Home And More
Next hitter up to the plate for Black Friday deals is Walmart and their six thousand plus shopping centers across the United States. Walmart has quickly become a major seller of a number of #madebygoogle products including Google Home, Wifi and Chromecast. … [Read more...] about Black Friday 2017: Walmart Exclusive Deals On Google Home And More
Google Assistant Adds Voice Experiments, Shows What Is Possible
For a long time, Google has maintained a page dedicated to graphically-driven experiments for Chrome. It is a place to see the absolute bleeding-edge stuff developers are trying on Chrome OS and it can be a great place to get lost for a little while. But it is also a place for people to start … [Read more...] about Google Assistant Adds Voice Experiments, Shows What Is Possible
Pixelbook Can Identify What Music Is Playing With Google Assistant
Sure, sure, the Google Pixel 2 has a fancy way of listening to the environment for songs playing around you and displaying the song title and artist right on your lock screen. But, what has been sorely missing since the Google Assistant came into existence is the ability to find a song upon request. … [Read more...] about Pixelbook Can Identify What Music Is Playing With Google Assistant
Black Friday Preview: Target Has Deals On Google Home And Chromecast
Black Friday is rapidly approaching and retailers are gearing up to make the most of the holiday shopping extravaganza. Today, Target has launched their Black Friday circular including a few items you can pick up today. … [Read more...] about Black Friday Preview: Target Has Deals On Google Home And Chromecast
Google’s Coming To CES – New Chromebooks Inbound?
Holiday shopping may be the hot topic for most as Thanksgiving and Black Friday rapidly approach but CES 2018 is right around the corner. Thousands of companies have already been making preparations to converge on Las Vegas in just two short months to dazzle the world with the best the tech world … [Read more...] about Google’s Coming To CES – New Chromebooks Inbound?
Google Home Can Print. Wait, What?
Okay, I really don't know how long this has been a thing but for me, I just discovered it today. Google just published an extensive list of partner products that work with the Home smart-speaker line and on that list is "HP Print." … [Read more...] about Google Home Can Print. Wait, What?
Google Home Adds Partner List To Support Page
Google is putting in work expanding their line up Home products and their visibility in the consumer market. Google now reports that the Home, Home Mini and upcoming Home Max work with over 1,000 smart-home devices. … [Read more...] about Google Home Adds Partner List To Support Page
Chromebook Deals: Black Friday Prep
If you're like me, the thought of holiday shopping sends a chill down your spine and conjures up and proverbial panic attack somewhere along the lines of having a root canal. Finding the best deals, beating the Christmas rush and snagging that elusive Black Friday deal has become a feat of almost … [Read more...] about Chromebook Deals: Black Friday Prep
Have A Frightful Time With Google Assistant
OK Google. scare me! Halloween is almost upon us and your Google Assistant is here to add a little extra frightful fun to your holiday. Using the Assistant on your phone or Google Home, you can now say "OK Google" and invoke a variety of spirit-filled Halloween easter eggs. … [Read more...] about Have A Frightful Time With Google Assistant
