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Save the Date: Pixel Fall Launch is officially Oct. 19
After weeks of rumors and speculation, the wait is finally over. Well, not quite over but we now have an official launch date for Google's upcoming Tensor-powered Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones. Google's official Twitter account just tweeted the details for the event that will happen on October … [Read more...] about Save the Date: Pixel Fall Launch is officially Oct. 19
New Android features on their way – Google TV remote, Accessibility tools, gaming in the car, and more
Android is gearing up for its October release of OS 12 complete with Material You. Over the past few weeks, it's been rapidly rolling out new app designs and many of us are already enrolled in the Beta program and enjoying the last release before it goes public. A few issues with Google Pay and … [Read more...] about New Android features on their way – Google TV remote, Accessibility tools, gaming in the car, and more
Pixel 6 and Potato Chips: Google Japan posts “crispy” Pixel teaser
Personally, I take very little interest in Apple's hardware and even less interest in their launch events. That said, this year's iPhone 13 launch event felt very underwhelming whether you're an Apple fanboy or otherwise. Don't get me wrong. The new iPhone will be an awesome device and the stuff … [Read more...] about Pixel 6 and Potato Chips: Google Japan posts “crispy” Pixel teaser
Google Search officially introduces Dark Mode for the web
After about a year of testing, Google is finally rolling out dark mode for Search on the web to save your eyes from excruciating blinding white light later in the evenings. In January, it briefly appeared for some before disappearing again in an A/B test. Yesterday, I was presented with a 'Turn on' … [Read more...] about Google Search officially introduces Dark Mode for the web
Google continues upending the phone launch playbook with new Pixel 6 teaser
Usually, this time of year we're talking about Google and their inability to keep the lid on whatever hardware they are preparing to launch. Remember the Pixel 3? The Pixel 4? How about the Pixelbook, Pixel Slate and Pixelbook Go? All of them leaked, all out there for everyone to see before … [Read more...] about Google continues upending the phone launch playbook with new Pixel 6 teaser
Lenovo’s Smart Clock 2 w/Assistant and wireless charging dock is available now
Back in June, Lenovo unveiled the next iteration of one of my favorite smart home devices of all time. The Lenovo Smart Clock w/Google Assistant is a great little bedside smart speaker. It's discrete, attractive, sounds good, and does just about everything you would want an Assistant-enabled device … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s Smart Clock 2 w/Assistant and wireless charging dock is available now
It’s likely no coincidence that the leaked Pixel 6 release date is September 13th
Just last week we contemplated the significance of a tweet by Google SVP Hiroshi Lockheimer and what that now-deleted communication could mean. After all, Hiroshi is prone to this sort of social media trolling and discussion of his little Twitter stunt dominated the second half of our podcast last … [Read more...] about It’s likely no coincidence that the leaked Pixel 6 release date is September 13th
Wasserstein launches its new Made for Google Nest Cam and Doorbell (battery) accessories
With the launch of the next-generation Nest battery-powered Doorbell and Camera, Wasserstein, a leading smart-home accessory manufacturer and Made for Google product partner has just launched a segment of its online store that features brand new accessories for these exciting, upcoming devices. … [Read more...] about Wasserstein launches its new Made for Google Nest Cam and Doorbell (battery) accessories
Hey Google, there’s no reason not to give us a Tiger Lake Pixelbook Go update this year
Right now, all the buzz surrounding Google hardware is focused primarily on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. I get it and I totally understand it. Actually, I'm riding the hype train right there with everyone else and have pretty high expectations as I make my plans to return full-time Pixel phone … [Read more...] about Hey Google, there’s no reason not to give us a Tiger Lake Pixelbook Go update this year
Google Nest reveals its new doorbell and cameras which include offline support
After 'accidentally' leaking its new Nest hardware on its own store yesterday, Google has finally announced revamped and long-awaited vision for the future of its products. On The Keyword today, several new devices were announced and are now available for pre-order. Here's the list of what we can … [Read more...] about Google Nest reveals its new doorbell and cameras which include offline support
Google announces new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro details including Tensor – its very own SoC
Update: Added display and camera information and updated colors to more accurately reflect current information. In a surprise appearance, Google just revealed much more about its Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones. On The Keyword, the company's Senior Vice President of hardware, Rick Osterloh, … [Read more...] about Google announces new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro details including Tensor – its very own SoC
