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Lenovo’s new Smart Clock Essential should be arriving anytime now but there’s not really any sense in waiting when you can score the original Assistant-enabled alarm clock for less. Normally $79, the Lenovo Smart Clock regularly enjoys discount’s on Lenovo’s website along with deals from other retailers such as Best Buy and Walmart. However, Best […]
Without a doubt, 2020 has been one of the most peculiar years in recent history. Because of the pandemic that has now spanned two-thirds of the year, most hardware and software events and conferences have been shifted to a virtual venue or flat out canceled. Google was one of the first companies to lead the […]
For nearly 70 years, Harmon Kardon has been an industry leader in high-fidelity audio equipment. In keeping with the times, the sound-centric company has jumped in feet first with products powered by Amazon’s Alexa and the Google Assistant. These speakers are geared toward the tech-savvy audiophile and because of Harmon Kardon’s audio mastery, they are […]
In a staged roll-out that was first announced in early August, Google has finally opened the floodgates and is beginning the transition away from the standalone Google Wi-Fi app. No worries here if you currently use a Google Wi-Fi router as this is simply moving the controls over from the soon-to-be retired Google Wi-Fi app […]
Lenovo just dropped a slew of new products including a leather-wrapped Yoga PC, the slimmest Legion laptop every created and a new Tab M10 that features and industry-first addition of Google’s Kid Space. Kid Space by Google offers an integrated hub where kids can explore and discover new content to help them learn and create. […]
I have to admit, Lenovo has my loyalty when it comes to smart displays. We have a Nest Hub in our home but my tiny Lenovo Smart Clock is my favorite device when it comes to an Assistant-enabled display. However, Lenovo’s slightly larger and even more capable 7″ display has quickly become our favorite full-feature […]
If you aren’t familiar with Zoom, I will go ahead an presume that you’ve been living in a cabin somewhere high in the mountains for the past nine months. I would also say to you, you’ve probably fared better than many have in 2020 and I wouldn’t blame you if you decided to return to […]
I won’t revisit my rant about how, more than two years ago, I reached out to Google support about device-specific broadcasting because the feature is finally a reality and I am ecstatic. Broadcasting with the Google Assistant does exactly what it sounds like it should do. You tell the Assistant to broadcast a message and […]
Two of my favorite Assistant-enabled smart displays are currently on sale and you can get one for as little as $39.99. While these two devices may not be as feature-rich as larger models on the market, the 7″ Lenovo Smart Display and 4″ Lenovo Smart Clock both have a lot to offer at a price […]
Hard to believe but the Discovery Channel’s “wildly” popular Shark Week is now in its third decade of production. Now in its 32nd season, Shark Week began as an entertaining effort to educate viewers about common misconceptions while helping draw attention to preservation of the species. The week-long even was a hit and his since […]
Including your Google smart speaker in on game night is nothing new. Since 2017, the Assistant has offered up an ever-growing list of interactive challenges for the entire family to enjoy. This week, the Assistant has learned some new tricks and this time, smart displays are getting in on the fun with visually interactive games […]
Any of you who frequent Chrome Unboxed may know that my favorite smart display is still the tiny Lenovo Smart Clock. The 4″ display is the perfect bedside companion but that doesn’t mean it’s without shortcomings. Unlike other most smart displays, you can’t cast a video to the Lenovo and due to its tiny form-factor, […]
