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 … [Read more...] about Chromecast support now available for Apple Music beta on Android
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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 … [Read more...] about Google’s Nest Home Mini surfaces at the FCC and confirms its existence
Nest Hub Max now available basically everywhere
A device that I've been looking forward to since it was unveiled at Google I/O 2019 is now available for purchase. Google's Nest Hub Max is the company's latest smart displays and introduces some new features that makes it stand out from last year's Nest Hub (formerly the Home Hub), which ended up … [Read more...] about Nest Hub Max now available basically everywhere
Rumored Nest Mini could fill void left by Chromecast Audio demise
The connected home has been quickly evolving over the past couple of years. Google is clearly committed to the effort and continue to offer more Assistant features and smart home products like the Nest Hub Max that is set to release September 9th. One of the early products in this evolution was the … [Read more...] about Rumored Nest Mini could fill void left by Chromecast Audio demise
B&O announces first soundbar with Chromecast built-in
You might have heard us talk about B&O speakers in HP Chromebooks - sometimes quite harshly, unfortunately - but that is because we expect a lot from the brand. Bang & Olufsen is not actually known for laptop speakers; they have made a name for themselves as makers of high-end speakers and … [Read more...] about B&O announces first soundbar with Chromecast built-in
Photo Frames for Chromecast and Nest Hub might be coming to Google Photos app
One of my favorite features in the Google Home app is Ambient Mode and the integration with Google Photos, which basically turns my living room TV and Nest Hub into a digital photo frame. I really like taking pictures with my Pixel 3 XL, and I take a lot of pictures, and with the Photos Frames … [Read more...] about Photo Frames for Chromecast and Nest Hub might be coming to Google Photos app
Upcoming Nest Mini is a Google Home Mini 2 with improved sound & more
9to5Google has spoken with an anonymous source that has spilled the beans on an upcoming sequel to Google's most popular piece of hardware: the Google Home Mini. After a full 2-year run, the beloved Google Home Mini will be replaced in the Google-made smart speaker line by what we're told will be … [Read more...] about Upcoming Nest Mini is a Google Home Mini 2 with improved sound & more
Nest users: Read this before migrating to Google Accounts or you might break things
Google has been in the process of transitioning its smart home products to Google Nest since the new umbrella brand was announced back in May this year. We've already seen new products under the new brand, like the Nest Hub Max that is set to release on September 9th, and the company has said they … [Read more...] about Nest users: Read this before migrating to Google Accounts or you might break things
