We need our internet connections more than ever as people around the world are working from home and many students are distance learning. All of this usage is starting to put a strain on local internet resources, though. To help prioritize internet bandwidth for learning and working, Google announced last week that they are making […]
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The original Google Home is still my favorite smart speaker, and it is dirt cheap right now
Google has released quite a few smart speakers over the past few years. All of these speakers stem from the fantastic, original Google Home, however, and I’d still place it as my favorite all-around Google Home speaker available today. When we look at the smart speakers on offer from Google right now, there’s a nice […]
Continue ReadingGoogle may be fixing my biggest gripe about its smart speakers
It’s hard to believe but it has been nearly four years since Mario Queiroz took the stage at I/O and announced the first Google Home speaker. That speaker put down the foundation for what is now a growing expanse of Nest and third-party devices all powered by the Google Assistant. Over time, Google Assistant smart […]
Continue ReadingHow to ring your phone with Google Assistant
No one likes to lose their phone. I am the type of person that will even become anxious when someone else has misplaced their phone. Google’s Find My Device service is a great tool to help with this problem and you can use it to find, lock or erase your device. But there is another […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS adding gesture tutorials to the “Out of the Box” setup
The setup process for Chrome OS or as it is formally known, OOBE (out of box experience), has changed significantly over the years. What was once a simple login screen and Chrome syncing has evolved to a near full-blown setup process as users are prompted to install and review Android apps, activate the Google Assistant […]
Continue ReadingCiting longer lifespan, Google bumps price of Chrome Management License
BETT’s annual technology in education conference in London has been the launchpad for a variety of EDU Chromebooks in recent years but this year’s event has produced an unusually robust amount of new in the Chrome and Chrome OS departments. First, Acer debuted what could very well be the most durable Chromebook ever created. Next […]
Continue ReadingInsane last-minute deal you can use to save $150 in-store on a Nest Hub and 2 Nest Minis
We are t-minus 30 hours or so until time is up for last-minute Christmas shopping this year. To be totally straightforward, we really only have about 24 hours left as most retailers will shut their doors early on Christmas Eve. Compile this issue with the fact that ordering online at this point is basically out […]
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: $50 off the Google Nest Hub and snag a free Nest Mini
Just in case you missed it, Robby just shared a great video that details exactly why the new Nest Mini is a must-have upgrade and the hands-down winner in the matchup against the original Google Home Mini. Right now is a great time to buy with bundles that include the Nest Mini for $35 and […]
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: Grab the all-new Nest Mini on sale and score a Chromecast for only $16
Whether you’re still finishing up some last-minute holiday shopping or you’re all wrapped up and ready for the big day, there are still some deals going around that are worth checking out. This one, in particular, is one of the best deals we’ve seen on Google’s newest smart speaker, the Nest Mini and depending on […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS prepares to embrace USB 4.0
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, […]
Continue Reading2019 Black Friday Roundup: Chromebooks, Pixel Slate, Google Nest, Chromecasts and more
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 […]
Continue ReadingAnother one bites the dust: Say farewell to Google Cloud Print
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 […]
Continue ReadingBOGO: 2-for-1 Google Nest Hubs at Sam’s Club on Black Friday
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 […]
Continue ReadingTarget’s Black Friday Deals are a Google fan’s playground
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 […]
Continue ReadingIt’s not just you: Google Nest was down this morning, but there’s good news
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.
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