It's no secret that Google has turned their attention to grabbing their fair share of the consumer market. From Super Bowl ads to a refreshed push of our beloved Chromebooks, the search giant is pulling out all the stops to become the go-to for anything and everything in the home, around the office … [Read more...] about Google Home Takes Aim At Online Shopping
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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Deal Alert: Save on Google Home, Chromecast, And More!
While Google spent some serious cash to get its Google Home commercial aired during the Super Bowl, it looks to continue focusing on its line of #madebygoogle products by offering up some great deals in the Google Store. … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Save on Google Home, Chromecast, And More!
Google Home Heads To Super Bowl 51 With New Commercial
Once again Google shows off their all-in commitment to the #madebygoogle brand. This time they'll be featuring the Google Home smart speaker in an ad running during tonight's airing of Super Bowl 51. This isn't the first time Google has had a presence in the big game. However, this is the first … [Read more...] about Google Home Heads To Super Bowl 51 With New Commercial
This Google Home Action Helps Remember Where Your Stuff Is
Yeah, you read that right. Google Home can now help you remember things you've long since forgotten. Not only is it a killer feature, it works incredibly well. … [Read more...] about This Google Home Action Helps Remember Where Your Stuff Is
Google Home Adds 10 More Actions
This week, Google Home has an additional 10 actions (or Skills, if you are used to the Alexa descriptions) that have been added, bringing its total up close to 80 total. … [Read more...] about Google Home Adds 10 More Actions
Google Home Gets Some New Tricks
Google Home and Amazon Alexa. The comparisons will likely never cease. If Google Home is to fully compete with Amazon's more-established device, it needs the integration list to keep growing. … [Read more...] about Google Home Gets Some New Tricks
Google Home Not Responding? Try This
I bought a Google Home the day it came out, knowing full-well I was making what amounted to a Beta purchase. As time has passed, Google Home has become better at many things. But, out of the blue a few weeks ago, it simply stopped responding to questions and commands. … [Read more...] about Google Home Not Responding? Try This
Deal Alert: Save On Chromecast & Google Home
Just because Christmas has come and gone, it doesn't mean you can't keep your eye out for great deals. … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Save On Chromecast & Google Home
Chromecast Multiroom and Google Home Support Coming For LG Music Flow Audio
On the heels of Vizio's announcement of Google Home support for their SmartCast line-up, LG has unveiled plans to integrate the smart speakers commands into the Music Flow line of home audio equipment. The update, which has not received a release date yet, will also bring with it the ability to … [Read more...] about Chromecast Multiroom and Google Home Support Coming For LG Music Flow Audio
Google Home Support Comes To Vizio SmartCast Devices
In the ever-growing ecosystem that is Google Home, Vizio has announce all of their SmartCast-enabled devices now support commands from Google's smart speaker. … [Read more...] about Google Home Support Comes To Vizio SmartCast Devices
New Actions And Hardware For Google Home: Why It Matters
Recently we've seen Google Home expand its abilities significantly. More than 30 new actions with 3rd party providers and updated hardware functionality with Sony devices are encouraging, to say the least. … [Read more...] about New Actions And Hardware For Google Home: Why It Matters
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
