Big news from the world of smart-home devices this week. August, makers of smart locks, doorbell cams and accessories, announced this week the addition of support for the Google Assistant to the 1st and 2nd generation August Smart Locks. … [Read more...] about Google Home Support Comes To August Smart Lock
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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.
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Google Home And WiFi Officially Arrive In The U.K.
Great news for our friends in the United Kingdom. Until now, getting your hands on #madebygoogle devices proved a bit difficult. Consumers were left shopping from U.S. stores with no guarantee of support or warranty for Google Home or Wifi. … [Read more...] about Google Home And WiFi Officially Arrive In The U.K.
Deal Alert: Save $30 On Google Home When You Buy Two
Google is at it again, slashing some overhead off the price on a Google Home. With this deal, though, you need to be buying a couple of them. … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Save $30 On Google Home When You Buy Two
Get A Free Google Home With Purchase of LG’s G6
I love my Nexus 6P and I'm anxiously awaiting what the Pixel 2 will bring to the table. However, if any phone has grabbed my attention this year it is the upcoming LG G6. If any device will make me stray from my Google roots it will be this one. Preliminary reviews of the G6 confirm my first … [Read more...] about Get A Free Google Home With Purchase of LG’s G6
Google Home App Learns To Listen
If you're into casting your favorite content, the Google Home App wants to make it a little easier to discover new music and even new ways to listen. … [Read more...] about Google Home App Learns To Listen
Google Home Gets More Actions, Some Very Useful
Over the past few weeks, over 30 new actions have been added to Google Assistant, giving Google Home up to 118 total actions to date. While only a fraction of Amazon's Alexa, the rate of growth is certainly encouraging. … [Read more...] about Google Home Gets More Actions, Some Very Useful
Google Home Serving Up Fake News
Looks like Google Home is serving up some rather interesting 'news' when asked about a few differing political subjects. For this particular query, Barack Obama is the subject matter and a coup is what he is planning. … [Read more...] about Google Home Serving Up Fake News
Deal Alert: Save Big On Chromecast And Google Home
Another day, another deal. This one can be had at multiple outlets and is available for a decent stretch, so if you are in the market for a Google Home and/or a Chromecast, this could be a great time to pull the trigger. … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Save Big On Chromecast And Google Home
Google Home Update Could Fix Its Biggest Problem
Since I brought home the Google Home unit, one thing has vexed my kids more than anything. With a device you can ask questions and hope for personalized results, a one-account setup is very limiting. … [Read more...] about Google Home Update Could Fix Its Biggest Problem
Google Home Will Make Its Debut In The United Kingdom
Here lately I seem to get more and more excited every time I hear of a new product making its way across the pond. Along with the expanding market for Chromebooks, seeing #madebygoogle devices available globally points Google's ever-growing commitment to their new found commercial successes. … [Read more...] about Google Home Will Make Its Debut In The United Kingdom
Google Home And Chromecast Deal Just Got Sweeter
Google isn't pulling any punches in their trek to make the #madebygoogle brand a household name. On the heels of the New York and L.A. block parties, Google has cut the cost of their Smart Home assistant and Chromecast combo even deeper. … [Read more...] about Google Home And Chromecast Deal Just Got Sweeter
Google Home Is Throwing A Party
Google is throwing a block party to promote the Google Home smart speaker and how it provides an "amazing in-home experience" when combined with Google Play Music. … [Read more...] about Google Home Is Throwing A Party
