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 […]
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This feature could make Google’s Nest Wifi the best router for Stadia game streaming
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 […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s Nest Wifi is now available: Read this before you buy
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 […]
Continue ReadingStereo pairing finally arriving on Google Home and Home Mini
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 […]
Continue ReadingChromebook sales are booming as Android app usage grows 300%
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 […]
Continue Reading6 spooky Google smart home tricks you can try this Halloween
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. […]
Continue ReadingThe budget-friendly HP Chromebook x360 14 with Universal Stylus support is now available
In late September, HP announced new additions to their X360 Chromebook lineup that ushers in a new era of devices that support the Universal Stylus Initiative. Computers with this technology will enjoy the advantage of being able to use any stylus that utilizes USI 1.0 tech which makes them very desirable to educational and enterprise […]
Continue ReadingNest rebranding brings the Google Assistant to Amazon
Google and Amazon have had a long, sordid love affair when it comes to sharing product spaces. Whether it’s petty battles surrounding Amazon’s products having access to YouTube, Amazon’s streaming platforms lacking Chromecast support or Google’s Home products being forbidden in Amazon’s storefronts, the two companies have spent years doing the tango at the expense […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Home devices are being bricked left and right. What now? [UPDATE]
Software updates are a funny thing. Something intended to make a product better and more secure can occasionally produce less-than-favorable results. The latest firmware update for a couple of Google Home devices, unfortunately, has done the latter and the fallout is nothing short of a train wreck. The devices in question are Google’s original Home […]
Continue ReadingYou can now ask Google Assistant to move your media between rooms
It is hard to believe that not long ago, listening to music in your house was limited to Bluetooth speakers or clunky home entertainment systems with lots of messy wires. With the introduction of smart speakers and smart displays, we can now enjoy music and videos in any room with products like Chromecast or the […]
Continue ReadingThe ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 is officially available and it’s on sale
ASUS’ latest convertible, the Flip C433, came out of nowhere and we’re still having a hard time putting our finger on where this thing is going to live in the Chrome OS space that’s rapidly becoming flooded with “premium” devices in the $400 range. We’ll save our final thoughts for Robby’s review but today, the […]
Continue ReadingNest Wi-Fi and Nest Mini: Small changes make all the difference [VIDEO]
As expected, Google unveiled an updated Mini speaker today along with a second-generation Wifi. Both of which are now part of the Nest brand and with the new name comes some updates that make the new devices better than ever. Nest Mini Google’s second iteration of the Mini Assistant smart speaker could easily be confused […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Pixel(Book Go) Event: Stream the play-by-play here
We’re less than a day away and Chrome Unboxed is on the ground in the Big Apple to bring you live coverage of the 2019 Made by Google hardware event. The event kicks off at 10 a.m. ET and you can watch it unfold right here. We’ll also be tweeting live from the event so […]
Continue ReadingEverything we expect to see at tomorrow’s #madebyGoogle hardware event
Tomorrow we’ll finally get to see everything Google has been working on for the past year. Well, see it all in the flesh, that is. There’s really no need to act like the Pixel 4 and 4 XL haven’t been leaked every way to Sunday and we know nearly everything we want about the Pixelbook […]
Continue ReadingSunday Deals: $399 flagships, a free Nest Hub and the best Chromebook you can buy for $199
In a little less than two days, we will be inundated with the next generation of Google’s expanding hardware lineup. Pixel phones, Nest Mini, some swanky new Wi-Fi and oh yeah, the slightly leaked Pixelbook Go. If that’s not your bag, we’ve got some great deals on so cool tech that you can score right […]
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