Earlier this week, we reported on the fact that Google announced the all-new Nest Wifi Pro at its 2022 hardware event. At that time, we covered its specifications like its Wifi 6E capability for faster speeds, longer reach, and more simultaneously connected devices. However, something I completely … [Read more...] about Less is sometimes more: I’m glad the new Nest Wifi Pro won’t have Google Assistant built-in
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How to “powerwash” your original Google Wifi when a factory reset doesn’t work
Yesterday, I woke up to the apocalypse. I'm being dramatic, of course, but when your Wi-Fi goes out and your entire smart home is knocked off the grid, it certainly feels like this generation's version of losing electricity (first-world problems). After noticing that my Nest Detect, smart lights, … [Read more...] about How to “powerwash” your original Google Wifi when a factory reset doesn’t work
Pixel Watch now available for pre-order
The highly anticipated Pixel Watch was officially unveiled today at the Made by Google event, along with new Pixels and a more in-depth look at the upcoming Pixel Tablet / Nest Hub. Now that the watch is official, we can stop talking about leaked specs and photos and finally refer to the real thing … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch now available for pre-order
Here’s everything that Google announced at its 2022 hardware event [Video]
Google just hosted its 2022 hardware event and revealed some of its long-awaited devices. As you're probably already aware, several of these devices have leaked out early, and we've been covering them for quite a while. With an official reveal, however, we received a lot of extra information as well … [Read more...] about Here’s everything that Google announced at its 2022 hardware event [Video]
The Chrome Cast 194: Stadia’s dead as gaming Chromebooks come to life
This week on The Chrome Cast, our discussion is largely dominated by the official announcement by Google that Stadia as we know it will no longer continue to exist. In the next few months, the service that truly introduced cloud gaming to the world will host its last games, and as sad as it is to … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 194: Stadia’s dead as gaming Chromebooks come to life
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]
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’
The Pixel Watch bezels might not be as chunky as earlier renders made them look
It wouldn't be the week before a big hardware event without a few leaks, poor renders, and general speculation, would it? That is exactly the case at this point with the Pixel Watch and its larger-than-expected bezels. Pulled from an earlier video of Google's upcoming watch posted by the company … [Read more...] about The Pixel Watch bezels might not be as chunky as earlier renders made them look
The Pixel Watch could come with thick bezels, but it shouldn’t matter that much
With early images and videos being out in the wild of Google's upcoming Pixel Watch, one thing that has caught many potential buyers' attention is the size of the bezels around the display. It is cleverly hidden at this point, but if you pay enough attention, it's pretty easy to see the bezel size … [Read more...] about The Pixel Watch could come with thick bezels, but it shouldn’t matter that much
Logi’s new cloud gaming handheld seemed overpriced, but then I remembered Chromebooks
Recently, a new gaming handheld from Logitech leaked online, and since then, it's become public knowledge that the company has put together a fairly decent package for those looking to play AAA-quality cloud games. The device also plays Google Play Games, meaning that anyone who goes this route will … [Read more...] about Logi’s new cloud gaming handheld seemed overpriced, but then I remembered Chromebooks
The Chrome Cast 193: Pixel 7 pricing, Chromecast HD, and a Framework Chromebook
This week on The Chrome Cast, we spent the show talking about some new leaks that came from a Target store regarding Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro pricing. With a simple photo of the internal inventory system, we now know that the new phones from Google will not bump the prices up from last year, keeping … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 193: Pixel 7 pricing, Chromecast HD, and a Framework Chromebook
