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 […]
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This 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 […]
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Stereo 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 […]
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6 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. […]
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Nest 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 […]
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You 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 […]
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Nest 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 […]
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Google 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 […]
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Sunday 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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YouTube TV is now available on Amazon Fire TV devices
Fall is a great time for television, with many networks premiering new episodes of their hit TV shows and a plethora of sporting events constantly on offer for your viewing pleasure. Thanks to a rekindled relationship between Google and Amazon, you now have more options for how you can watch. In a blog post released […]
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Smart Deal: Get a free Google Nest Hub when you buy a Nest Hello Doorbell
Best Buy has a great deal going on right now that can help you take your smart home game to the next level. The Nest Hello Video Doorbell is the perfect addition to a Google-centric smart home. With 24/7 streaming capability, optional package alerts and more, this smart doorbell goes perfectly with any Assistant-enabled smart […]
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Deal Alert: Grab a Nest Hub Max and save 15% or get a free Home Mini
Google’s latest smart display, the Nest Hub Max, has been on the market barely a week but there are already some deals popping up that can save you some money. We haven’t had a chance to do a full review of the 10″ #MadeByGoogle smart display but the reception from most have been positive thus […]
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Nest may be prepping a new hybrid Wifi w/Google Assistant
A few weeks ago, we were recording an episode of The Chrome Cast and taking stabs at what surprises Google may have up their sleeves at the now confirmed October hardware event. My guess was a refreshed Google Home Mini that now appears to be on its way in the form of a subtle but […]
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Chromecast support now available for Apple Music beta on Android
If you are an Apple Music subscriber, the options for how you listen are continuing to grow. I recently wrote about the new Apple Music web player that will allow you to listen on a Chromebook, and though this is a big step forward for the streaming music service, Apple is also putting some work […]
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Google’s Nest Home Mini surfaces at the FCC and confirms its existence
It’s not even been a month since the original leaks and rumors about Google’s new Nest Home Mini began surfacing. In late August, we reported on a new, upcoming addition to Google’s smart speaker lineup upon hearing about it from a trusted source over at 9to5 Google. Though we had little reason to doubt this […]
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