A few months ago, we reported on Google's development of an Apple AirTag competitor, codenamed "Grogu". These innovative "locator tags" may help users find anything they're attached to, from luggage to personal items, using UWB Bluetooth technology. At this time, we're thinking these will be … [Read more...] about Find your Pixel phone even when it’s off: Google may be working on a ‘Pixel Power-off Finder’
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Chromebook Material You Quick Settings to get a feature Android phones don’t yet have
The evolution of Google's Material You design language on Chromebooks is continuing with a new adjustment to the Quick Settings area in the system tray, and it looks pretty awesome. This long-requested feature on Android phones has multiple quick settings buttons forced into smaller spaces to save … [Read more...] about Chromebook Material You Quick Settings to get a feature Android phones don’t yet have
Samsung’s Galaxy S23 event is soon and you can reserve your phone before it starts
As a Chromebook-first organization, we don't talk that much about phones outside of the Pixel line. Over time, we've expanded to hardware other than Chromebooks, but that also largely stays within the bounds of Google-related products like the Nest Hub, Nest Audio, or other stuff found on the … [Read more...] about Samsung’s Galaxy S23 event is soon and you can reserve your phone before it starts
Grab a Gen 2 Google Nest Hub with a bonus smart bulb for only $39
Google's second-gen Nest Hub is one of the most unique Assistant-enabled smart displays on the market. Designed for the "more intimate areas of the home" like the bedroom, the 7-inch smart display omits the camera found on the larger Nest Hub Max but adds some very useful sleep-tracking features. … [Read more...] about Grab a Gen 2 Google Nest Hub with a bonus smart bulb for only $39
ChromeOS “Privacy Hub” icons on device shelf will let you toggle access to camera, mic, more
Earlier this year, ChromeOS began prepping what's known as the 'Privacy Hub' - a one-stop shop for all of your device's privacy and security options. In essence, it will likely be very similar to the privacy controls and indicators found on Android 12 and 13. When your camera or microphone is … [Read more...] about ChromeOS “Privacy Hub” icons on device shelf will let you toggle access to camera, mic, more
The new Google Pixel Tablet will double as your Nest Hub display, releases next year
Do you own a Google Nest Hub? If so, you may find that you're hardly interacting with it unless your phone isn't in your hand, and even though you're lounging around the house, the glanceable information is just that - glanceable. During Google's hardware event today, the company discussed how it … [Read more...] about The new Google Pixel Tablet will double as your Nest Hub display, releases next year
Your Nest speakers and Hubs can now detect your presence for automation
Nest presence sensing is getting an upgrade, and you'll no longer need to rely solely on your thermostat, Nest Guard, Nest Protect, or Nest x Yale smart lock to let Google know if you're at home. Traditionally, walking past your sensors built into these devices would cause the Home app to detect you … [Read more...] about Your Nest speakers and Hubs can now detect your presence for automation
Matter demoed at IFA 2022 with Nest Hub controlling a HomeKit accessory
Aside from the usual tech revealed at IFA, like televisions and new laptops, another product showcased this year was cause for awe. This consisted of demo stations by the smart home accessory company Eve, which showed their Homekit-enabled smart plugs working with Homekit-incompatible devices like … [Read more...] about Matter demoed at IFA 2022 with Nest Hub controlling a HomeKit accessory
Your Nest Hub Max should now officially be running Google Fuchsia
Google's new operating system, "Fuchsia" remains mostly a mystery today. However, one thing is clear and that's the fact that the company hopes to make it the driving force behind its smart display hardware. Back in June, the Nest Hub Max followed suit in offering a Preview Program for Fuchsia after … [Read more...] about Your Nest Hub Max should now officially be running Google Fuchsia
Google Pixel’s car crash detection feature may be coming to other Android phones
Google Pixel's Car Crash Detection feature, launched alongside the Pixel and later made available for the Pixel 3 and subsequent Pixel models, instantly became a highly praised addition to the Personal Safety app. As you may be aware, Google Pixel phones can tell when a car crash has happened by … [Read more...] about Google Pixel’s car crash detection feature may be coming to other Android phones
ChromeOS prepping “Privacy Hub”
The Canary channel of ChromeOS just updated to version 105 ( 105.0.5121.0 if you'd like to get specific) and I feel as if there's going to be a lot to unpack in this milestone update. I'll be digging into this update over the weekend but for now, one particular feature jumped out at me and it's all … [Read more...] about ChromeOS prepping “Privacy Hub”
Pixel and Android phones could soon detect when you snore or cough because why not
The second-generation Nest Hub in the past has added many health tracking features including the ability to detect when you're snoring when noise occurs in your environment while you sleep, and well, how you're sleeping overall. This is possible because the device's sensors capture and process … [Read more...] about Pixel and Android phones could soon detect when you snore or cough because why not
