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 a 3rd Gen … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: $50 off the Google Nest Hub and snag a free Nest Mini
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Why you should buy the Google Nest Mini instead of the Home Mini every time [VIDEO]
Back in October at Google's Hardware event, one of the new pieces of hardware was a discrete, modest, but very meaningful update to the cheapest in-home device in Google's lineup: the Google Home Mini. That device is single-handedly responsible for the ingress of the Google Assistant into countless … [Read more...] about Why you should buy the Google Nest Mini instead of the Home Mini every time [VIDEO]
Chrome OS 79 fixes the only real issue I had with the Pixelbook Go
We've not been shy about reporting on the Pixelbook Go's appeal since it was released a little over a month ago. I have zero issues telling anyone I talk to that it is the best Chromebook experience on the market right now even if the asking price is a tad bit high in some people's opinions. I … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 79 fixes the only real issue I had with the Pixelbook Go
Chrome OS 79 is rolling out, here’s what’s new
Chrome OS 79 has arrived right on schedule and will be rolling out to eligible devices over the next few days and weeks. We expect to find some hidden gems in this release and we'll be dissecting the update to bring you any new features or fixes that came along for the ride. As for now, this is the … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 79 is rolling out, here’s what’s new
Hulu gains support for “Hey, Google” voice commands
Another heavy-hitter has joined the growing list of streaming services that can be accessed and controlled using voice command with the Google Assistant. As spotted by Android Police's Zach Laidlaw, an update is headed this way that will allow Hulu users to finally control their content on … [Read more...] about Hulu gains support for “Hey, Google” voice commands
Google adds 3 new big games to Stadia this week
Just yesterday I was making the point that Stadia needs two things more than anything else to succeed in the gaming space: games and players. All the cool tech, features, and abilities of cloud gaming mean nothing without those two key ingredients. Almost as if on queue, Google is announcing … [Read more...] about Google adds 3 new big games to Stadia this week
Chromebook Tip Tuesday: Quickly adjust your display resolution [VIDEO]
As the Chromebook market has evolved, the number of new screen sizes, resolutions, and aspect ratios has only increased. At this point, there are Chrome OS devices anywhere from 10-inches up to 15.6-inches, 720p to 4K, and everything in between. And that's to say nothing of extended displays and … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tip Tuesday: Quickly adjust your display resolution [VIDEO]
Deal 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 … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Grab the all-new Nest Mini on sale and score a Chromecast for only $16
Google is gifting Stadia Founders an additional Buddy Pass – why it matters
Part of what made the initial buy-in intruiging for the Founder's Edition of Stadia was the 3-month Buddy Pass that would allow a friend to enjoy 90 days of gaming along with you for free. Sure, the ability to snag your gamer name, the unique controller color, and early access to the new gaming … [Read more...] about Google is gifting Stadia Founders an additional Buddy Pass – why it matters
“Chrome for the Holidays: Save up to $100 when you shop CTL’s End of Year Sale
Black Friday is well behind us but CTL is taking the holiday savings all the way into the New Year. From now until January 2nd, you can save up to $100 when you shop CTL's wide range of Chromebooks, Chromeboxes, tablets, monitors and more. The discounts range from $10 to $100 depending on the amount … [Read more...] about “Chrome for the Holidays: Save up to $100 when you shop CTL’s End of Year Sale
‘Kodama’ could be Lenovo’s new Chrome OS tablet
Just a few weeks back, a post went up on Reddit from a Lenovo employee asking for testers to partake in an early trial of an upcoming Chrome OS tablet from the company. We'd seen this type of thing before with the Lenovo Smart Clock and that testing request showed up just weeks before the Smart … [Read more...] about ‘Kodama’ could be Lenovo’s new Chrome OS tablet
Google is testing a new app for all the media on your Chromebook
Of all the parts of the Chrome OS experience that have been changed, overhauled, or updated, there is still one core system app that has been skipped over again and again: the media viewer. It is functional, but not accessible on its own and the overall look and feel of the app still feels like it … [Read more...] about Google is testing a new app for all the media on your Chromebook
