We love smart displays and one of the best things about Assitant-enabled devices in this form factor is the fact that there are options to fit just about every use-case, decor, and budget. For compact design and basic smart speaker functionality, the Lenovo Smart Clock series is a solid choice. If … [Read more...] about Grab a first-gen Google Nest Hub for only $50
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Google Store ‘accidentally’ leaks upcoming Nest Cam and Nest Doorbell products
We all know by now that hardware and software 'leaks' that 'accidentally' get out by the company the products originate from are usually less so leaks and more so clever marketing strategies of our modern age. Taking advantage of a common problem in the industry in order to build hype is nothing … [Read more...] about Google Store ‘accidentally’ leaks upcoming Nest Cam and Nest Doorbell products
How to make Google Assistant’s Workday Reminders work for you, not against you
Earlier this week, I discussed how enabling Google Assistant's Workday Reminders was a decision that I sorely regret, and while I stick with everything I said regarding how frustrating and overwhelming they were to use, I wanted to avoid complaining about it without providing a solution. Through my … [Read more...] about How to make Google Assistant’s Workday Reminders work for you, not against you
Magic Word is a new word puzzle game for smart displays that uses GIFs as clues
My son is a big fan of playing games like Mad Libs and Lucky Trivia on our Nest Hub. Funny enough, he actually discovered them for himself thanks to Google's efforts to put them in the spotlight for families over the past year. While we haven't seen many new games as of late, however, I was recently … [Read more...] about Magic Word is a new word puzzle game for smart displays that uses GIFs as clues
Enabling Google Assistant’s Workday Reminders was a decision I sorely regret
When I started working from home, mostly thanks to the pandemic, Google announced an addition to its Assistant Routines feature that would let users be periodically reminded of things throughout their workday - cleverly named Workday Reminders. Being someone fully on board with assessing new Google … [Read more...] about Enabling Google Assistant’s Workday Reminders was a decision I sorely regret
Google announces 5 year support for all Nest smart home devices
At this point, Google has a pretty wide array of hardware that exists to assist you in your home. From speakers to displays to cameras, doorbells and streaming dongles, Google's foray into hardware has taken a decidedly smart home trajectory over the past few years. Yes, they make a few … [Read more...] about Google announces 5 year support for all Nest smart home devices
Nest Wifi update tells you why your internet is terrible and further improves work from home
An update to Nest Wifi (13729.57.19) Nest Wifi point (1.54.253765) and Google Wifi (13729.57.15) devices brings several improvements that users should be aware of. M89 not only includes general security, stability, and performance improvements but also expands work from home traffic optimization … [Read more...] about Nest Wifi update tells you why your internet is terrible and further improves work from home
Prime Day Roundup: Monitors, Accessories, Upgrades and more
Amazon Prime Day will be wrapping up in just a few hours but there's still time to grab some great Chromebook deals or save big on some office furniture before it's too late. To finish off the day, we've rounded up some of the best Prime Day deals on accessories and upgrades for your Chrome OS … [Read more...] about Prime Day Roundup: Monitors, Accessories, Upgrades and more
Deal Alert: Discounts on all things Nest and more
Father's Day is rapidly approaching and what self-respecting dad wouldn't love some new smart home gear? Whether you're in the market for a new smart display or you want to upgrade your smart speaker game, Google has dropped some deals on just about every Nest product on the market. You can find … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Discounts on all things Nest and more
Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max now have a built-in keyboard for browsing the web by hand
Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max are receiving a pretty useful update with Cast firmware version 1.54 (gradual rollout). The big difference here is that it brings an updated browser experience complete with a keyboard so that you can manually browse the web when needed. It should be mentioned that using … [Read more...] about Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max now have a built-in keyboard for browsing the web by hand
Google Duplex expands its usefulness by letting you book restaurants on your Nest Hub
Duplex is Google's mesmerizing, yet terrifying Artificial intelligence software that not only transcribes books, but sets haircut appointments, automatically changes your Chrome passwords for you in a single click, and more. It was first shown off a few years ago, and since then, Google has a mind … [Read more...] about Google Duplex expands its usefulness by letting you book restaurants on your Nest Hub
Nearby Share arrives as Chrome OS 91 begins rolling out
Right on schedule, version 91 of Chrome OS has been announced and should be rolling out at some point today. While there weren't a ton of updates in this version, there are some highly-anticipated features that will make Chrome OS even more productive. We've checked the update server and as of the … [Read more...] about Nearby Share arrives as Chrome OS 91 begins rolling out
