We've talked about Stadia's rocky start out of the gate quite a few times before, so I won't spend much time rehashing all that. As long as you know that Stadia arrived at launch day without all the cool features Google promised that set it apart from more traditional consoles, you're kind of up to … [Read more...] about Stadia gets yet another feature that was missing from its launch
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Lenovo Last Chance Deals: Smart Clocks, Yoga Smart Tab and $200 off a Smart Display Bundle
Lenovo is wrapping up their holiday deals but there's still time to pick up some serious savings on a variety of Assistant-enabled devices to fit just about any need or budget. Whether you're looking to upgrade your own smart home game or give the gift of great tech this Christmas, these deals are … [Read more...] about Lenovo Last Chance Deals: Smart Clocks, Yoga Smart Tab and $200 off a Smart Display Bundle
Why Razer’s new wireless earbuds replaced AirPods in my pocket [VIDEO]
Over the past year or so, I've somehow turned my buying/returning attention to headphones. Without realizing it, I noticed 4 sets of wireless earbuds on my shelf and I thought to myself, "How did this happen?" I suppose it applies to nearly anything with me, but I'm always in search of that one … [Read more...] about Why Razer’s new wireless earbuds replaced AirPods in my pocket [VIDEO]
One of Stadia’s big deficiencies on the web has now been remedied
We all know the story by now. Stadia didn't have a pristine, issue-free launch and it didn't deliver on many pre-launch promises made on its behalf. That being said, playing any of the relatively-small number of games on Stadia right now is a pretty pleasurable experience, whether you do so via … [Read more...] about One of Stadia’s big deficiencies on the web has now been remedied
Lenovo’s Early Black Friday deals: 4K Chromebook, Smart Display Bundles and more
We're headed into the home stretch and before you know it, we'll be slipping into turkey comas as the biggest shopping day of the year descends upon us. You can bet that we'll get some last-minute surprises from a lot of retailers but you don't have to wait to score some serious savings. Lenovo, … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s Early Black Friday deals: 4K Chromebook, Smart Display Bundles and more
Thoughts after a day using Stadia on Chromecast, Chromebook, and Pixel 4 XL [VIDEO]
After a bit of a hiccup in the official launch of Stadia, I was up and running with my Founders Edition setup by about 5pm and spent a good portion of the next 24 hours testing Stadia in all its forms. From using the Chromecast on a big TV to using Stadia in a Chrome browser to playing on my Pixel … [Read more...] about Thoughts after a day using Stadia on Chromecast, Chromebook, and Pixel 4 XL [VIDEO]
How to fully leverage Chromecast with Disney+
In case you haven't heard, Disney+ has officially launched and this new streaming service is garnering a lot of attention. Whether you are watching the new Star Wars original series, The Mandalorian, or catching up on old episodes of The Simpsons, there is absolutely no shortage of content on … [Read more...] about How to fully leverage Chromecast with Disney+
Deal Alert: Grab an 8-pack of Tile’s new “Stickers” and score a free Nest Mini
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 … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Grab an 8-pack of Tile’s new “Stickers” and score a free Nest Mini
What brought me back to the Pixel 4 XL [VIDEO]
There's a reason I titled my last article about the Pixel 4 'Why I haven't bought the Pixel 4 yet.' I know myself. I know how I am with tech, and I know how quickly my mind can be persuaded and changed. Knowing these things, I knew better than to be 100% definitive in my dismissal of Google's … [Read more...] about What brought me back to the Pixel 4 XL [VIDEO]
2019 Black Friday Preview: Chromebooks, Smart Clocks and more
Halloween is officially behind us and for many people, that means it's time to start thinking about holiday shopping. More specifically, Black Friday. Crazy as it may sound, the biggest shopping day of the year is a mere four weeks away and we're already starting to see upcoming deals around the … [Read more...] about 2019 Black Friday Preview: Chromebooks, Smart Clocks and more
Opinion: Why I haven’t bought the Pixel 4 yet [VIDEO]
As I type this opening sentence on the surprisingly-great Pixelbook Go, I'm subtly reminded of what makes a great piece of hardware. The sweet spot sits somewhere between a finely crafted physical thing that is pleasing to look at, hold or touch and the way that thing goes about getting you to the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Why I haven’t bought the Pixel 4 yet [VIDEO]
Nest 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 … [Read more...] about Nest Wi-Fi and Nest Mini: Small changes make all the difference [VIDEO]
