Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max are receiving a pretty useful update with Cast firmware version 1.54 (gradual rollout). The big difference here is that it brings an updated browser experience complete with a keyboard so that you can manually browse the web when needed. It should be mentioned that using your Nest Hubs by […]
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Google Duplex expands its usefulness by letting you book restaurants on your Nest Hub
Duplex is Google’s mesmerizing, yet terrifying Artificial intelligence software that not only transcribes books, but sets haircut appointments, automatically changes your Chrome passwords for you in a single click, and more. It was first shown off a few years ago, and since then, Google has a mind to inject it into just about anything it […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s Fuchsia OS will officially roll out to first-gen Nest Hubs soon
After having spotted Fuchsia 1.0 running on the original Google Home Hub via a Bluetooth qualification listing last month, 9to5Google has been directly told by Google that the mysterious new zircon microkernel-based operating system will be rolling out to that very same device over the coming months. Up until now, the smart home hub has […]
Continue ReadingNest Hub 2 Review: Worth the upgrade? [Video]
This is the all-new second-generation Nest Hub from Google and while it may not look that different from the original Google smart display, there’s more here than meets the eye. Apart from the significantly cheaper debut price, the 2nd gen Nest Hub offers up some very useful features that might make you think twice about […]
Continue ReadingBulk sharing for Google Photos will soon be available on Nest Hub and Smart Displays
In a new Youtube video, Google took time to bring attention to several new improvements to its smart home technology. Things like Guest Mode for the Nest Hub and other smart displays with Google Assistant built-in, tuning recommendations on Chromecast with Google TV with a simple thumbs up or down, hands-free controls for Assistant-enabled smart […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS sharing Hub could bring easier sharing to Chrome and PWAs
The upcoming “nearby sharing” feature for Chrome OS has made its way to the Stable channel, albeit, behind a flag. While the feature appears to be working fairly well, it looks like Chromium developers are looking to give users, even more, sharing options on Chrome OS. The new flag turned up in the latest update […]
Continue ReadingYou will soon be able to access your Pixel phone’s Google Recorder audio via your Chromebook
Google’s official recorder app is pretty incredible. Not only can it transcribe your voice to text right before your eyes, but it also allows you to search, copy and paste, and scrub that text alongside the audio for a truly futuristic experience. Normally, when someone wants to access these recordings via their Chromebook, they have […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Fi’s VPN is coming to iPhones, exits beta for Android, and gains new safety features
As a part of Safer Internet Day, Google is rolling out new tools and information that you can use to protect your privacy and security across its products. One of these highlights is its VPN for Google Fi. In a new blog post on The Keyword, the company covers several new features coming to the […]
Continue ReadingFamily Sticky Notes, Sunrise Alarms, and the Weather Frog all leap on to Nest Hubs
As a part of a large server-side update, Google is bringing several new features to Nest Hubs and third-party smart displays. While some of these have been available to several users, they have yet to be rolled out to everyone. You should begin to see them shortly, so keep an eye out. These changes were […]
Continue ReadingThe next Nest Hub could have gesture controls, according to a new mystery device’s FCC filing
A new FCC filing for a Google-made device has just appeared to kick off our excitement for what the company may be planning for 2021. The device in question could possibly be a new Nest Hub with Google’s Project Soli chip integrated. Project Soli started out in the Pixel 4 phone and was used to […]
Continue ReadingNest Hub smart displays are testing the ability to trigger Google Assistant just by standing within range of them
If you have one of Google’s smart displays, you may soon be able to invoke the Assistant just by getting close to it. I have to admit, it seems really convenient to not have to constantly say “Hey Google” each time I want to perform an action. Sure, Assistant already has a continued conversation feature, […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Nest Hub Max gets complete UI rework, dark theme and sticky notes
Thanks to Youtuber Jan Boromeusz reporting to Ben Schoon over at 9to5Google, we now have a full look at the Nest Hub Max’s refreshed UI which focuses on placing more useful and personal information in front of the user. There’s also a new dark theme and the long awaited sticky notes feature. Let’s take a […]
Continue ReadingDuo group calls head to Assistant smart displays, Google Meet for Nest Hub Max
Video calls are a great way to connect with family that doesn’t live close but during these trying times, face-to-face contact is more important than ever as we continue to keep our distance and limit in-person gatherings. Google understands this and now, they’re bringing group video calling to the one place where it really needs […]
Continue ReadingSnapdragon Chromebook ‘Bubs’ being tested with phone-sized display
Let me be very clear and upfront from the get-go on this one: file this under either speculation or confusion as you read what I’m about to tell you. I don’t have a firm understanding of what is going on or why, but I know that some testing is happening on a Chrome OS baseboard […]
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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