Going on two years old now, the original Nest Hub - yes, the one you all probably have in your home right this very moment - is being discontinued. Why you may ask? Well, Google's brand new Nest Hub second-generation is taking its place, of course. The Google Store listing for the original device … [Read more...] about The original Nest Hub is being discontinued in favor of its sleep tracking successor, but is it necessary?
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The Google Next Hub 2 just leaked on a retailer’s website and we have details
The successor to Google's Nest Hub just leaked on B&H Photo Video's website, and we have a few details! Listed at $99 - that's fifty bucks cheaper than the original at its launch - the new Hub seems fairly unchanged from its predecessor with a few small exceptions. For starters, the listing … [Read more...] about The Google Next Hub 2 just leaked on a retailer’s website and we have details
Google Cardboard “hardware” finally discontinued, remains an open source project
I guess Google is officially cardbored of their last surviving VR experiment. The official Google Cardboard "hardware", tired of boxing, is now showing as out of stock on the Google Store. Included near the top of the page is a banner that states the "device" will pretty much no longer be … [Read more...] about Google Cardboard “hardware” finally discontinued, remains an open source project
Why you should consider a Chromebox as your home PC
I have to be honest, I haven't had a "home PC" in years. I used to tinker and build my own custom Windows towers just to have a decent, customizable solution for home use but Chromebooks have become so versatile that most days, it just isn't necessary. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of users … [Read more...] about Why you should consider a Chromebox as your home PC
[U: Confirmed] Google’s Pixel Slate may have been discontinued and why it’s not that big of a deal
Update: 1/29/21 - As of today, the Pixel Slate has officially been removed from the Google Store. Farewell, dear friend! I still hold fast to my belief that the device served its purpose as you can read all about below. Google's only real "tablet" style Chromebook made in-house may be … [Read more...] about [U: Confirmed] Google’s Pixel Slate may have been discontinued and why it’s not that big of a deal
90hz refresh rates on Chromebooks could be a step closer with Samsung’s help
I wrote a piece not long ago that advocated for higher-refresh rate screens on Chromebooks, and there's a chance we're a step closer to that reality than we were before. Don't get me wrong, I don't think this latest news is necessarily intended for Chromebooks, but it is a step closer to seeing … [Read more...] about 90hz refresh rates on Chromebooks could be a step closer with Samsung’s help
Future Google TV remotes may get ‘Watchlist’ buttons thanks to Collections
I know, I know - "Michael needs to stop talking about Google Collections. It's getting a bit ridiculous and he's not really on to anything here", I hear you saying, but Google has been leaning more heavily into the idea of letting users curate content via its new bookmark icon that's been popping up … [Read more...] about Future Google TV remotes may get ‘Watchlist’ buttons thanks to Collections
The Nest Cam IQ Outdoor has been discontinued as a new lineup of security cameras is being planned
The Nest Cam IQ Outdoor has been in and out of stock around the world for a little while now and it wasn't until today that Google gave word to several outlets that they have no intention of restocking it - it's officially been discontinued. The Nest Cam IQ Outdoor is their, well, outdoor camera … [Read more...] about The Nest Cam IQ Outdoor has been discontinued as a new lineup of security cameras is being planned
The next Nest Hub could have gesture controls, according to a new mystery device’s FCC filing
A new FCC filing for a Google-made device has just appeared to kick off our excitement for what the company may be planning for 2021. The device in question could possibly be a new Nest Hub with Google's Project Soli chip integrated. Project Soli started out in the Pixel 4 phone and was used to … [Read more...] about The next Nest Hub could have gesture controls, according to a new mystery device’s FCC filing
The Chromebook launcher key is now officially called the ‘Everything button’
When Google first created Chromebooks, they opted for the removal of the caps lock key. The decision was probably made because caps lock (originally called shift lock) was created for mechanical typewriters and while locking capitalization on a modern keyboard is useful for some things, like report … [Read more...] about The Chromebook launcher key is now officially called the ‘Everything button’
Try as I may, I just can’t fall in love with Google’s new Pixel Buds
I love the idea of Google's second-generation Pixel Buds - just not their execution. I was so stoked to finally ditch the original buds with their crazy, twisty wire holding them together - something I never liked or understood - and go true wireless. It's been nice to spend more time listening to … [Read more...] about Try as I may, I just can’t fall in love with Google’s new Pixel Buds
