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Just a few days ago, we posted about Nest Audio (and other Google-made smart speakers, hopefully) possibly getting the ability to be used in a home theater setup via the cast protocol. Based on some leaked, unused marketing info, it seems Google has been considering a setup that would allow users to add smart speakers […]
While we need to take this one with a giant grain of salt, it looks like Google may have future plans of giving users the ability to leverage the Nest Audio (and hopefully other Google smart speakers) as a part of a smart home theater setup. Thanks to a bit of a slip up by […]
The new Nest Thermostat with a project Soli chip and Google Home app integration released recently and it’s catching some attention. Not only does it have a more beautiful and modern design than its predecessor, but it also has a Savings Finder, it’s Energy Star Certified and can predict potential heating and cooling issues in […]
In a recent Keyword interview with Nest engineers Marco Bonvini and Rayma Bhagavatula, Google revealed the inner workings of their new Nest thermostat. In addition to mentioning the device’s Savings Finder feature, which makes energy-saving recommendations based on your habits, they discussed how the thermostat can predict potential issues with your HVAC system. How HVAC […]
I love to read. I don’t do it nearly as often as I used to but the fact remains that there is something transcendental when you really become engrossed in a great piece of literature. A few years back, before Chrome Unboxed was a thing, I was making a living in sales and network marketing. […]
With our Nest Audio review now in the books, we’ve been talking about smart speakers around the office more than usual. With that being the case, we’ve had to reference Google’s growing array of smart speakers a lot and it should come as no surprise that the naming at this point feels more than clunky: […]
With Halloween just three days away, the Made by Google team is at it again with their monster videos. They created a few funny videos last year which largely centered on monster auditions for their seasonal Nest doorbell sounds, which are back this year so we thought it would be fun to take a look […]
In the home speaker segment, Google has really found a solid niche that has served to bring the Google Assistant into millions of homes in a simple, affordable way. Starting with the slightly-odd Google Home that began the Google-made smart speaker effort, Google has continued to hone and perfect its speaker offerings each year since. […]
Black Friday deals are coming and that means you’ll likely be able to pick up a Nest Mini smart speaker for next to nothing at just about every retailer that sells them. Chances are good that many stores will be giving them away as freebies with larger purchases. Even now, you can pick up Google […]
According to Corbin Davenport, Google has apparently communicated to Android Police that they have officially discontinued their Nest Secure device. The two devices making up the package – the Nest Guard motion-sensing keypad and the Nest Detect magnetized sensors for your windows and walls will no longer be sold on the Google Store. If you […]
It’s common for homeowners to buy Halloween themed items such as a ghost that makes noise when you get close to it or a doorbell that sounds like a monster when rang so that when trick-or-treaters approach the door for candy, they’re met with a little bit of Halloween spirit. The problem is that once […]
A few days ago, I mentioned that a new Nest Thermostat had been rumored to be releasing very, very soon. As it turns out, it’s now up for pre-order and will be available in a few weeks! The new thermostat features a friendly, Googley design and is made of 49% recyclable, colored plastic. The available […]
