Lenovo's new Smart Clock Essential has proven to be a worthy addition to the company's emerging line of Assistant-enabled devices and this holiday shopping season, you'll be able to pick up the smart clock on sale at a variety of retailers. You can currently pick up the capable little speaker from … [Read more...] about Wake up the smart way: $25 off the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential
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Lenovo Smart Clock Essential unboxing and hands-on: small package, big value [VIDEO]
As we near the holiday shopping season and lots of electronics start plummeting in price, we thought it a good time to get our hands on the new Lenovo Smart Clock Essential as it is becoming available for as little as $25 as of the writing of this post. For that small asking price, the smallest … [Read more...] about Lenovo Smart Clock Essential unboxing and hands-on: small package, big value [VIDEO]
Enjoy thousands of free audiobooks on your Assistant speaker, no strings attached
I love to read. I don't do it nearly as often as I used to but the fact remains that there is something transcendental when you really become engrossed in a great piece of literature. A few years back, before Chrome Unboxed was a thing, I was making a living in sales and network marketing. I spent a … [Read more...] about Enjoy thousands of free audiobooks on your Assistant speaker, no strings attached
This waterproof Google Assistant speaker is only $119($30 Off)
The Google Assistant smart speaker space has expanded exponentially over the past couple of years with options aplenty from a wide variety of manufacturers. Whatever your budget, use case, or personal taste, you can find a speaker powered by the Google Assistant that should fit your specific needs … [Read more...] about This waterproof Google Assistant speaker is only $119($30 Off)
Black Friday: Up to 56% off of these Assistant-enabled Smart Speakers and Displays
As bizarre as it sounds, Black Friday is already in full swing and Best Buy is leading the charge with deals on hundreds of products from every category imaginable. One of the hottest deals going at the moment is Lenovo's Chromebook Duet tablet that has been reduced to its lowest price ever at $229. … [Read more...] about Black Friday: Up to 56% off of these Assistant-enabled Smart Speakers and Displays
Nest Hub smart displays are testing the ability to trigger Google Assistant just by standing within range of them
If you have one of Google's smart displays, you may soon be able to invoke the Assistant just by getting close to it. I have to admit, it seems really convenient to not have to constantly say "Hey Google" each time I want to perform an action. Sure, Assistant already has a continued conversation … [Read more...] about Nest Hub smart displays are testing the ability to trigger Google Assistant just by standing within range of them
Halo with Google Assistant: Meet Acer’s vibrant answer to the Nest Audio
Acer just wrapped up its annual global press event. While we're over the moon with the world's first Snapdragon-powered Chromebook, that's not the only thing Acer brought to this shindig. As a matter of fact, there are a couple of other items that we were pleased to hear about that didn't even make … [Read more...] about Halo with Google Assistant: Meet Acer’s vibrant answer to the Nest Audio
Nest Secure has been discontinued, no known successor in the works
According to Corbin Davenport, Google has apparently communicated to Android Police that they have officially discontinued their Nest Secure device. The two devices making up the package - the Nest Guard motion-sensing keypad and the Nest Detect magnetized sensors for your windows and walls will no … [Read more...] about Nest Secure has been discontinued, no known successor in the works
Nest Hello brings back Halloween sounds just in time for the trick-or-treating that may not happen
It's common for homeowners to buy Halloween themed items such as a ghost that makes noise when you get close to it or a doorbell that sounds like a monster when rang so that when trick-or-treaters approach the door for candy, they're met with a little bit of Halloween spirit. The problem is that … [Read more...] about Nest Hello brings back Halloween sounds just in time for the trick-or-treating that may not happen
Re-designed Nest Thermostat revealed. Moves into your Google Home for an affordable $129
A few days ago, I mentioned that a new Nest Thermostat had been rumored to be releasing very, very soon. As it turns out, it's now up for pre-order and will be available in a few weeks! The new thermostat features a friendly, Googley design and is made of 49% recyclable, colored plastic. The … [Read more...] about Re-designed Nest Thermostat revealed. Moves into your Google Home for an affordable $129
Assistant enabled smart displays will soon receive more educational and storytelling content for kids
Last week, I pointed out how Google's new Kid's Space initiative looked eerily like it could be adapted to the Nest Hub UI and also how Area 120 recently shut down their popular kid's reading app, Rivet. The company stated that they would be transitioning their books into Youtube, Kid's Space and … [Read more...] about Assistant enabled smart displays will soon receive more educational and storytelling content for kids
Got $5? You could pick up a Google Home Mini at this local retailer
2020 has been a bizarre year that has seen us fundamentally change the way we do just about everything and the way we shop is right at the top of that list. Online and delivery have become the go-to services for millions of os shoppers that once enjoyed spending hours casually perusing through … [Read more...] about Got $5? You could pick up a Google Home Mini at this local retailer