Growing up, we had a shelf full of Little Golden Books and to this day, one of my fondest childhood memories was sitting on the floor and reading along with the companion 45 records that you could purchase. I know, I’m dating myself but I don’t care. I enjoy reading to my kids but I […]
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BOGO: 2-for-1 Google Nest Hubs at Sam’s Club on Black Friday
Grabbing a good deal on Chromebooks and smart home tech is relatively simple on Black Friday. The majority of major retailers, online and in-store, will be offering similar sales on a lot of devices and Google/Nest Home products are no exception. We already know that Target will have savings on just about every Google smart […]
Continue ReadingTarget’s Black Friday Deals are a Google fan’s playground
It’s hard to believe but we’re a mere two weeks away from turkey-induced comas, football, pumpkin pie and all the other trappings that come with the holiday that is Thanksgiving. Over the next week or so, we’ll do our best to keep you abreast of all the current and upcoming deals on Chromebooks, Nest Home […]
Continue ReadingIt’s not just you: Google Nest was down this morning, but there’s good news
Many Google Nest users around the world woke up this morning to find out they couldn’t access the Nest app. It appears that Google has addressed the server issue that was causing the outage and all devices should be coming back online soon.
Continue ReadingDeal 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 Mini […]
Continue ReadingSave big with these Google/Nest bundles and score a free gift card
Black Friday is coming and most of the major retailers and manufacturers are already jumping into the mix with savings on Chromebooks, Google Home/Nest products and more. Best Buy, Target, Walmart, Amazon and even Costco will be great spots to score some great savings during the holiday shopping extravaganze but there’s a little-known site that […]
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: My favorite Google Assistant device is currently 50% off
Lenovo’s bedside Smart Clock with the Google Assistant has become my favorite smart speaker/display around the house. It doesn’t feature all of the bells and whistles you’ll get from more robust devices such as the JBL Link View or Nest Hub Max but that’s not what it was designed to be. What it is meant […]
Continue ReadingThis feature could make Google’s Nest Wifi the best router for Stadia game streaming
Uncovered first in an APK teardown by 9to5Google, it looks like the new Google Nest Wifi routers will possess a feature that could automatically make your Stadia game streaming experience much smoother. That APK that 9to5 dissected was the Google Home app (which controls both the Google Wifi and Nest Wifi routers) and the changes […]
Continue ReadingStereo pairing finally arriving on Google Home and Home Mini
A feature that I have long wanted for the original Google Home and Home Mini is finally starting to roll out – the ability to pair speakers to create a stereo group. The feature has been available for the Home Max and on the new Nest Mini but has not available for the original Home […]
Continue Reading6 spooky Google smart home tricks you can try this Halloween
Halloween is right around the corner, which means it’s time to put the final touches on your costume and find the perfect spooky decorations. Whether you are preparing for a Halloween party or just getting ready for some trick-or-treaters, Google Nest has some frightful tricks up its sleeve to make your Halloween even more fun. […]
Continue ReadingNest rebranding brings the Google Assistant to Amazon
Google and Amazon have had a long, sordid love affair when it comes to sharing product spaces. Whether it’s petty battles surrounding Amazon’s products having access to YouTube, Amazon’s streaming platforms lacking Chromecast support or Google’s Home products being forbidden in Amazon’s storefronts, the two companies have spent years doing the tango at the expense […]
Continue ReadingYou can now ask Google Assistant to move your media between rooms
It is hard to believe that not long ago, listening to music in your house was limited to Bluetooth speakers or clunky home entertainment systems with lots of messy wires. With the introduction of smart speakers and smart displays, we can now enjoy music and videos in any room with products like Chromecast or the […]
Continue ReadingNest 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 speaker could easily be confused […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Pixel(Book Go) Event: Stream the play-by-play here
We’re less than a day away and Chrome Unboxed is on the ground in the Big Apple to bring you live coverage of the 2019 Made by Google hardware event. The event kicks off at 10 a.m. ET and you can watch it unfold right here. We’ll also be tweeting live from the event so […]
Continue ReadingSunday Deals: $399 flagships, a free Nest Hub and the best Chromebook you can buy for $199
In a little less than two days, we will be inundated with the next generation of Google’s expanding hardware lineup. Pixel phones, Nest Mini, some swanky new Wi-Fi and oh yeah, the slightly leaked Pixelbook Go. If that’s not your bag, we’ve got some great deals on so cool tech that you can score right […]
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