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Google is Upgrading Google Assistant on Nest Speakers and Displays

Kellen August 6, 2024 12

With the focus from Google on Gemini and all things AI in recent years, there have been questions surrounding Google Assistant and what its future holds. Will Google eventually replace Assistant with Gemini in all devices? Probably, yeah. Will that happen...

Where to Pre-Order New Google TV Streamer, Nest Thermostat (4th Gen)

Kellen August 6, 2024 12

Assuming you saw the big news this morning surrounding the Google TV Streamer and new Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen), you may be looking for pre-order options, since both are now available. For those who missed it, you should read up on the Google TV...

Google TV Streamer Official at $99 as the TV Upgrade You Need

Kellen August 6, 2024 12

The Google TV Streamer is all sorts of official this morning as the next-gen streaming device from Google that will act as the needed upgrade from the Chromecast with Google TV. It's bigger, more powerful, has a new form factor, and yes, is more expensive. For...

Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) Official With Major Design Update, $279 Price

Kellen August 6, 2024 12

A major leak the other day spoiled a Google surprise, but it is now official - the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) is here. Fans of previous generation Nest Thermostats are really going to like this one, I think. It brings a major redesign and looks...

Google’s Pixel Watch August Update is Here With Security Patches

Kellen August 5, 2024 12

Since it's the beginning of a new month, Google has pushed out an update for its smallest Pixel devices. The Pixel Watch series is seeing the August update, all models included. At this time, Google has only said that this update "includes the latest security...

A True Google Weather App Could Launch With Pixel 9

Kellen August 5, 2024 12

Google updated its weather experience last year to provide a modernized UI, with more information, and a layout that was first custom built for bigger devices, like the Pixel Tablet. That new weather experience has since rolled out to anyone who views weather...

Galaxy Watch Ultra, Watch 7 Get First Updates With Stability and Battery Improvements

Kellen August 5, 2024 12

The first update for the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch 7 has arrived in the US to squash bugs that might have launched out of the box. The updates are rolling out right away, so make sure you are charged up and ready to receive. The update...

Google Pulls Its Bad Gemini Olympics Ad About Writing an AI Letter

Kellen August 2, 2024 12

For those of you who watched the early Olympics coverage, you might have seen an ad from Google that has since been pulled. The "Google + Team USA — Dear Sydney" spot was yanked from their Olympics rotation, but can still be seen on YouTube and is embedded...

Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is Here for Pixel Devices!

Kellen November 12, 2024 3

Google teased the kick off of Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 as coming "soon" at the beginning of the month. Today, they went ahead...

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Pixel Watch November Update Could Release Today (Updated: Yep)

Kellen November 12, 2024 5

The Pixel Watch has had an awkward last month since Google released Wear OS 5 to the Pixel Watch 1 and Pixel Watch 2. After...

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Google Shows Off Unreleased Pixel Watch Performance Loop Band Again

Kellen November 7, 2024 5

Google keeps teasing us by regularly showing off a Pixel Watch band that they just won't release, even though we've begged...

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November 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen November 6, 2024 13

Following up the massive Android 15 update from last month for all of Google's still-supported Pixel devices, we have the...

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Google Play Promo Slashes 30% Off Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro or Pixel 9 Pro XL

Kellen November 4, 2024 30

Spending money on Google Play isn't something that everyone is going to be down to do on the regular. That said, there are...

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Android 15 QPR2 Beta is Coming Very Soon

Kellen November 1, 2024 1

Even with yesterday's big news about Android 16 shipping months earlier than we are used to, Google is still prepping for the...

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OnePlus 13 is Official With Solid Upgrades in Battery, Processor, Design

Kellen October 31, 2024 11

OnePlus continued its tradition of announcing its new flagship phone for China today with no word of when or if that device...

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Nest Thermostat (4th Gen) Review: A Stunner of a Smart Home Device

Kellen October 29, 2024 7

The new Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) arrived in late August as a major upgrade to the previous "Learning" model, as...

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All These Pixel 9 Pro Cases are $5 and Spigen Makes Them

Kellen November 14, 2024 12

You all know Spigen, right? They've made quality cases and other tech-related accessories over the years with prices that are...

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DEAL: Galaxy Ring for $179, Its Lowest Price Yet ($220 Off)

Tim November 14, 2024 12

We don't see Galaxy Ring get discounted often for whatever reason Samsung has, but even this little health and wellness-...

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DEAL: Save $1450 on Galaxy Z Fold 6, $500 Off Even Without Trade-in

Tim November 13, 2024 12

Samsung's early Black Friday deals continue, this time for the Galaxy Z Fold 6. If you were patient and opted to wait a few...

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Google’s Black Friday Pixel 9 Pro Deal is $150 Off

Kellen November 13, 2024 12

Those pre-Black Friday deals on the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold were fun, but as we mentioned at the time of those going...

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DEAL: Galaxy S24 Ultra as Low as $449 ($970 Off), $520 Off With No Trade-in

Tim November 12, 2024 12

It's only mid November, but companies are already posting up solid early Black Friday deals, with Samsung being no exception....

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Pixel 9 at $150 Off is the Best Deal This Week

Kellen November 8, 2024 12

When each year's holiday shopping season rolls around, we get pretty excited knowing that Google is going to discount its...

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Google Gets Pre-Black Friday Busy With $300 Off Pixel 9 Pro Fold, $100 Off Pixel Watch 3

Kellen November 8, 2024 12

Google's first set of pre-Black Friday deals that went live yesterday were only a taste of what was to come it seems. This...

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Google Store’s Early Black Friday Deals Live, Fitbit and Nest Lineup Discounted

Tim November 7, 2024 12

Google has fired up its early Black Friday deals over on Google Store, saving buyers money on items like Nest Audio, Nest Cam...

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