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As Chrome OS continues to mature in nearly every area, it now appears that Chromium developers are getting ahead of the curve by prepping for the yet-to-be-released USB4™ standard. Never heard of USB4™? You probably aren’t alone. Most consumers are just getting comfortable with USB 3.0, 3.1 and all-encompassing 3.2. To add to the confusion, […]
Black Friday 2019 is in full effect but according to numerous reports, droves of shoppers have opted out of the early-morning chaos this year and instead turned to online purchasing. In all honesty, this trend has been increasing exponentially over the past few years. With most retailers offering the same deals online and a lot […]
For many a Chrome OS user, Google Cloud Print has been a reluctant companion for nearly ten years as a “simple” solution for wireless printing. As any Chromie that has used Google Cloud Print can tell you, it wasn’t a great solution but it was the only one we had for many years. Thankfully, makers […]
Grabbing a good deal on Chromebooks and smart home tech is relatively simple on Black Friday. The majority of major retailers, online and in-store, will be offering similar sales on a lot of devices and Google/Nest Home products are no exception. We already know that Target will have savings on just about every Google smart […]
It’s hard to believe but we’re a mere two weeks away from turkey-induced comas, football, pumpkin pie and all the other trappings that come with the holiday that is Thanksgiving. Over the next week or so, we’ll do our best to keep you abreast of all the current and upcoming deals on Chromebooks, Nest Home […]
Many Google Nest users around the world woke up this morning to find out they couldn’t access the Nest app. It appears that Google has addressed the server issue that was causing the outage and all devices should be coming back online soon.
We have come across the perfect gift for that person on your list who is always misplacing things around the house. Tile recently announced a new integration with the Google Assistant that will allow the Assistant to directly ring a tracker and now as a result, you can now get a free Google Nest Mini […]
Uncovered first in an APK teardown by 9to5Google, it looks like the new Google Nest Wifi routers will possess a feature that could automatically make your Stadia game streaming experience much smoother. That APK that 9to5 dissected was the Google Home app (which controls both the Google Wifi and Nest Wifi routers) and the changes […]
Google’s new mesh router system by Nest may not have been the star of the show in New York last month but it builds on the already stellar reputation of its predecessor. In a world where brands like TP-Link, Netgear, ASUS and others have reigned supreme for years, Google’s simple but powerful mesh routers have […]
A feature that I have long wanted for the original Google Home and Home Mini is finally starting to roll out – the ability to pair speakers to create a stereo group. The feature has been available for the Home Max and on the new Nest Mini but has not available for the original Home […]
It doesn’t take a research team to see the plain and simple fact that Chromebooks are becoming more popular with consumers. In 2019 alone, we’ve seen nearly fifty Chrome devices hit the market and a ton more on the way in the coming months. Compare that to just over one hundred models in the span […]
Halloween is right around the corner, which means it’s time to put the final touches on your costume and find the perfect spooky decorations. Whether you are preparing for a Halloween party or just getting ready for some trick-or-treaters, Google Nest has some frightful tricks up its sleeve to make your Halloween even more fun. […]
