If you're ready to take your smart-home to the next level, Best Buy has a deal that's tough to beat. They have teamed up with Google and Philips Hue to bring shoppers a package deal that will save them $100. Right now, you can pick up the Google Home smart-speaker and the Philips Hue Color … [Read more...] about Google Home Plus Philips Hue Equals Big Savings
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 Assistant For Chromebooks – Keyboard Shortcuts & Settings
It's never been a better time to be a fan of Chrome OS. With many new Chromebooks in the pipeline and the features being added to Chrome OS expanding exponentially, it's an exciting space to be in right now. We have been tracking the development of the Google Assistant coming to Chromebooks for … [Read more...] about Google Assistant For Chromebooks – Keyboard Shortcuts & Settings
Google Home And Wifi Officially Debut In Australia
There has been a lot of buzz around Google Wifi and the Google Home smart-speaker as of late. From Robby's revelation stemming from the tear-down of the smart-assistant to some great discussion from our readers on the availability of Google Wifi in the land down under. It now appears that, while … [Read more...] about Google Home And Wifi Officially Debut In Australia
Google Home Has Hidden Pogo Pins In The Base – For Docking & Mods?
I don't know about you, but looking through a post on ifixit.com is always a fun experience. The group routinely digs up all kinds of interesting nuggets about all kinds of tech. Reading their posts is like seeing behind a curtain you don't normally get to slide out of the way. Back in … [Read more...] about Google Home Has Hidden Pogo Pins In The Base – For Docking & Mods?
New Chromebook Eve: Beyond The Pixel
If the Chromebook we affectionately know as 'Eve' were to be announced tomorrow, it would effectively be the most cutting-edge, progressive Chrome OS device we have ever seen. The Kaby Lake convertible will house features and hardware that will set a new bar for high-end Chromebooks of the … [Read more...] about New Chromebook Eve: Beyond The Pixel
Google Home With A Battery Would Be Amazing
Well, we just ordered a Google Home for the Chrome Unboxed office, and I can't wait for it to arrive. Interestingly, I've had a Google Home since it launched, but it normally gets relegated to tasks at home and random fun with the kids. You know, recipes, timers, lyrics, and other facts tend to … [Read more...] about Google Home With A Battery Would Be Amazing
Google Home Deal on Ebay Makes Radio Waves: Why It Matters
This morning, on my way to the office, a bizarre thing happened: I actually listened to a radio ad. Most radio stations, even the big ones, run tons of localized ads. In the radio space, local ads make sense and drive the market. Only, most local ads are poorly produced and a bit laughable at … [Read more...] about Google Home Deal on Ebay Makes Radio Waves: Why It Matters
Google Assistant On Chromebooks – More Details Emerge
It seems there is a lot of work going into Google Assistant on Chrome OS these days. Almost daily we are seeing news of new features and integrations at every turn. Today, we have a few of these features linked together and they give us a better overall picture of how Google Assistant might look … [Read more...] about Google Assistant On Chromebooks – More Details Emerge
Bluetooth Support Showing Up For Some Google Home Users
Back in May, Google announced a laundry list of upgrades that were on the way for the Google Home smart-speaker. One of the less-exciting but greatly desired features was the addition of Bluetooth support to the Assistant-enabled home companion. The new features for Google Home were said to … [Read more...] about Bluetooth Support Showing Up For Some Google Home Users
APK Teardown May Confirm Assistant Button On Chromebooks Coming
Android Police routinely tears down Android APK's (Android application files) to see if they can find anything interesting inside the files for a particular app. While this can yield interesting fruits, there's not usually much for us to write about. I just like to read about it under normal … [Read more...] about APK Teardown May Confirm Assistant Button On Chromebooks Coming
Buy A Pixel, Get A Google Home!
Before you know it, October will be here and along with it will presumably be the release of at least two new Pixel phones from Google. For now, the price of the phone #madebygoogle remains at a premium but Google has a pretty sweet deal if you're looking to get your hands on one. For a … [Read more...] about Buy A Pixel, Get A Google Home!
Google Home Gets New Commercials And Big Discounts For Father’s Day
That special day is upon us. The one that routinely plays second fiddle to Mother's Day. Father's Day Is Next Weekend And to celebrate, Google is pushing its Google Home smart speaker to would-be purchasers; sons and daughters of Dad's everywhere. Not the cheapest gift available for dear … [Read more...] about Google Home Gets New Commercials And Big Discounts For Father’s Day
