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
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Stadia’s technology will go on to do greater things, but no one really cares anymore
If the "hailstorm" on Twitter is any indication, you've all already heard the news that Google is officially "winding down" its cloud gaming service, Stadia. Across the board, there are mixed emotions and while we covered all of the details regarding game and hardware refunds, access to your Pro … [Read more...] about Stadia’s technology will go on to do greater things, but no one really cares anymore
Save big on the HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook
In his full review, Robby branded the new HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook "The Best You Can Get" and for good reason. This ultra-premium Chromebook has every single feature that the ChromeOS ecosystem can offer and it wraps those features in a luxurious and absolutely gorgeous chassis. Seriously, … [Read more...] about Save big on the HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook
Google revamps search to keep up with today’s needs
Search within the confines of a search box is just not enough anymore – or at least that's what Google admits is happening right now. In the era of TikTok and researching via tweets, Google is challenged to reinvent search and find more natural and visual ways to serve their customers the … [Read more...] about Google revamps search to keep up with today’s needs
Say hello to Lenovo’s “Gaming” Chromebook
Today was a sad day for Google gamers but I promise you, it's not the end of the world. As a matter of fact, I'm here to share some very exciting news I discovered while on my way into the office this morning. It's no secret that Google has long been working on bringing more ways to game on … [Read more...] about Say hello to Lenovo’s “Gaming” Chromebook
Why I want the Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition to be my next everyday carry
Just yesterday, Gabriel and I were discussing the fact that neither of us have a Chromebook that we'd 100% go out and buy today if we were in the market. Sure, my situation is pretty unique given the fact that there are new Chromebooks in and out of our office all the time, but I'd like to think I … [Read more...] about Why I want the Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition to be my next everyday carry
Everything we’re expecting from Google’s upcoming Pixel 7 hardware event [VIDEO]
We're only about a week out from Google's October hardware event, and it looks like the devices Google has in store for us are numerous. There are the announcements we all know are coming, the products we feel pretty confident we'll see, and some that we're just hoping for, too. All signs are … [Read more...] about Everything we’re expecting from Google’s upcoming Pixel 7 hardware event [VIDEO]
Just like that, Google pulls the plug on Stadia
Four years. That's all it took for Google to make the long-rumored decision to shut down the company's innovative streaming game service. Stadia VP and General Manager Phil Harrison took to the Google Blog just a bit ago to break the news to the world. While deep down, many of us were anticipating … [Read more...] about Just like that, Google pulls the plug on Stadia
Full renders of Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro leaked a week before the Made by Google event
Just when we thought there couldn't possibly be any more leaks of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro – considering the event where these devices will be officially launched and go on sale is only a week away – new higher-quality renders of both devices have leaked, providing more details about the front … [Read more...] about Full renders of Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro leaked a week before the Made by Google event
The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro fall to their lowest-ever prices ahead of Pixel 7 launch
With many things, the latest, greatest version of a piece of tech is what gets all the hype. A few years back, this was 100% warranted in the smartphone space for sure. Each year, phone makers would show up with their latest innovation, making big strides with each new version of their flagship … [Read more...] about The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro fall to their lowest-ever prices ahead of Pixel 7 launch
Accidental Amazon listing all but confirms the Pixel 7 release date
We are a mere eight days away from Google's hardware event in New York but that doesn't mean that the leaks have stopped. At this point, there is very little mystery left surrounding Google's latest Tensor-powered smartphone. Many of the sneak peeks and reveals have actually originated directly from … [Read more...] about Accidental Amazon listing all but confirms the Pixel 7 release date
Google wants to set HDR video and 3D audio free from Dolby’s clutches with ‘Project Caviar’
The Alliance for Open Media - an organization that Google is a founding member of - is not stopping at the creation of the controversial AV1 codec. AV1, for those who are unfamiliar, is an open source, royalty-free video codec format meant to reduce the high cost of delivering online media to you, … [Read more...] about Google wants to set HDR video and 3D audio free from Dolby’s clutches with ‘Project Caviar’
