Upon visiting the Google Store to buy an extra Nest Detect for my one unguarded window, I found that its splash page is covered by a large banner stating that it's now out of stock until early 2021 - bummer. I guess I'll have to cover that window with an attack cat dog or go full-on Home Alone until … [Read more...] about The Nest Detect is out of stock and won’t return until after the new year
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Google creates a Games Lobby for Nest Hub and releases 10 fun new titles
Google's Nest Hub has become quite the center for education and fun as of late. They've now created a "Games Lobby" and dubbed it the central place to find Assistant-based gaming experiences. All you'll need to check it out is to say "Hey Google, let's play a game". All of this has been knit … [Read more...] about Google creates a Games Lobby for Nest Hub and releases 10 fun new titles
Google Meet gets more live caption languages, a redesigned Nest Hub Max experience, and more
After Zoom announced that they were going to allow their software to run on Nest Hub Max, they also dropped news of extending their 24-hour calls through March of 2021. Now, Google is rivaling that with its own extension on unlimited 24-hour calls in the free version of Google Meet through March 31, … [Read more...] about Google Meet gets more live caption languages, a redesigned Nest Hub Max experience, and more
Google Assistant-enabled device boxes to receive a new badge that indicates an easier setup process
Google wants to make its hardware ecosystem as approachable as its software services. In order to do so, they've launched several initiatives to clearly mark boxes with a badge to indicate that a specific accessory or product works best with their own as with their Works with Chromebook program. … [Read more...] about Google Assistant-enabled device boxes to receive a new badge that indicates an easier setup process
Nest launches new interactive troubleshooting tools for their cameras and thermostats
Smart home technology can be exciting and transformative when it works, and Google's Nest has carved out quite the space for itself in the industry, but what about when it doesn't work? You could try to contact them, but that could take more time and effort than necessary, especially if you get a … [Read more...] about Nest launches new interactive troubleshooting tools for their cameras and thermostats
Price Drop: The Lenovo Chromebook Duet is now $229 (Bonus: $15 Smart clock)
Best Buy just dropped the price on three of our favorite Chromebooks and they are all really good deals. However, if you were still holding off on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet, your patience can now be rewarded. The 128GB detachable Chromebook was reduced by $50 to $249 but this morning, Best Buy … [Read more...] about Price Drop: The Lenovo Chromebook Duet is now $229 (Bonus: $15 Smart clock)
Happy Holidays, you can now stream Apple Music on your Google Smart speakers
It's so nice when everyone gets together for the holidays, all the year's strife is set aside and we all get along despite our differences. Of course, I'm referring to Google and Apple allowing the mingling of their respective ecosystems. In an announcement on The Keyword, the two companies have … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays, you can now stream Apple Music on your Google Smart speakers
Google’s partnership with ADT will begin taking form in Q3 of next year
When the Nest Secure was discontinued in October without a successor in sight, we had sneaking suspicions that it could be the result of Google's upcoming partnership with security company ADT. However, until now, we haven't heard much about what that could look like or when exactly it would roll … [Read more...] about Google’s partnership with ADT will begin taking form in Q3 of next year
Holiday Nest Doorbell ringtones return with Kwanzaa sounds added
The Made By Google team has expanded their Nest doorbell ringtone offerings this year for the holiday season. Last year, they implemented ten tones related to Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's. Now, they're back, but with an additional four new sounds centered on Kwanzaa. Nest Doorbell users will … [Read more...] about Holiday Nest Doorbell ringtones return with Kwanzaa sounds added
Nest WiFi can now prioritize your bandwidth for gaming and video conferencing
Last year, we saw that a 'gaming preferred' setting was coming to the Nest Wifi via the Google Home app. Gaming preferred would allow you to prioritize devices in the home for more bandwidth usage while playing on Stadia, a game console, or a computer. There was even a support page placed up to … [Read more...] about Nest WiFi can now prioritize your bandwidth for gaming and video conferencing
Cyber Week: The best Chromebook and Smart Home deals today
Black Friday has come and gone but thanks to 2020, that really doesn't matter because nothing is normal and every retailer is doing what they can to capture as many sales as possible. With a huge shift to online shopping underway, many stores are rolling out early Cyber Monday savings or simply … [Read more...] about Cyber Week: The best Chromebook and Smart Home deals today
Walmart’s Google-y Black Friday Deals go live tonight with bonus Vudu credits
The big day is almost here. Tomorrow, we will gather in whatever shape, form, or fashion that looks like, to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. We're wishing you a festive and safe break from the ongoing barrage that is 2020. If you're like many, you've armed yourself with a game plan to get your … [Read more...] about Walmart’s Google-y Black Friday Deals go live tonight with bonus Vudu credits
