Walmart slashes price of the Google Home Max in half for Black Friday
If you're looking for a great deal on the Google Home Max smart speaker this Black Friday, look no further than Walmart. The company has cut the original price from $399 to $199. The Max comes in two colors, charcoal and chalk and it is available for next-day shipping and payment plans.
Best Walmart Black Friday deal: Google Nest smart speakers down to lowest price
Walmart's Black Friday Google sales are here. Walmart dropped the prices on most, but not all, Google Nest smart home products. Grab a Google Home mini for as low as $19 or a Google Home Max for $200 less.
Amazon dials back prices on Google Nest smart thermostats for Black Friday
Smart thermostats can monitor and control the temperature in your home based on your schedule, preferences, and even your physical presence. The original Nest smart thermostat pioneered the category in 2011. Amazon slashed the prices on the Google Nest Learning Thermostat and the Nest Thermostat E for Black Friday.
Best Black Friday smart display deals for 2019
Black Friday and Cyber Monday is the best time to get smart home deals on displays like Amazon's Echo Show and Echo Spot, Google's Home Hub Max, or the Lenovo Smart Display. You don't have to wait for the best smart displays to get discounts, though. There are some great deals going on right now.
Google Assistant can now book movie tickets for you all by itself
Google has released a new feature to Google Assistant on your phone -- the ability for Assistant to navigate through movie-booking websites and book tickets for you. The feature works with a range of different cinemas and movie-booking services in both the U.S. and the U.K.
Google’s plan for the helpful home all goes back to privacy
The smart home landscape continues to evolve, and one of its biggest proponents is Google. We sat down with Google's Michele Turner, who talks about the company's vision for the smart home, what it's doing to get there, and what we can expect surrounding the helpful home.
You can now use voice control for Sling TV on Google Nest devices
Sling TV allows you to watch your favorite shows live or stream them using your television, phone, or tablet. Until now, though, you couldn't use your voice to control the service. Now you can. Google has announced that you can use voice commands and watch Sling using your Google Nest devices.
Sling comes to Google Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max for a voice-driven TV experience
YouTube TV is no longer the only live streaming TV service you can watch on a Google Nest Hub or Nest Hub Max. Sling TV announced that it is now available on these devices, and you can launch and control the service using Google Assistant. It will also act as a source for casting Sling TV to other Chromecast devices.
Google Assistant provides a smarter way to listen to the news you care about
The "Your News Update" feature from Google Assistant makes it easier than ever to listen to the news when you're on the go. Just ask to hear the news and receive a tailored series of stories based on your interests. The update is available now and can be selected within the Google Assistant app.
What Blade Runner got right (and wrong) about 2019
1982's Blade Runner is rightly considered a masterpiece among science fiction movies. But how accurate were its predictions about the future? With November 2019 being the far-flung month and year in which the movie is set, here’s what the movie got right and, in one case, very wrong.
Your Alexa speaker can be hacked with malicious audio tracks. And lasers.
Smart speakers are awesome. But they're also subject to some pretty terrifying vulnerabilities, as two recent proof-of-concept demonstrations show. Whether it's adversarial sound attacks or laser hacks, here are two ways researchers have found to exploit smart speaker weaknesses.
Android is a dead-end for new devices — and Google knows it
Google launched Android over a decade ago but has struggled to replicate the explosive success of the OS beyond phones. There was only one Android-powered device at Google's hardware event. Is Android a one-trick pony? As Google increasingly focuses more on the Assistant, where is Android really headed?
Philips’ kitchen-friendly, 24-inch Android TV finally available for $299
After a long delay, Philips has finally launched its 24-inch Android TV aimed at those who like to watch YouTube videos while cooking in the kitchen. Thanks to the Google Assistant onboard, the $299 TV and smart speaker combo can play all kinds of media without needing to touch the included remote control.
New research finds that smart speakers can be compromised by lasers
A new study about the vulnerabilities of smart speakers, like Amazon Echo, Apple Home Pod, and Google Home, has been released. All the researchers at the University of Michigan and Japan's University of Electro-Communications had to do was shine a special laser on the smart speakers to manipulate them.
Let Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant spook you on Halloween
Need help with a last-minute costume idea? Want to listen to spooky music or a scary book? Recruit Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant for help. Here are the best Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant Halloween tips and tricks for your Halloween party, decorations, games, family activities, and more.
SiriusXM comes to Nest Home devices to boost your listening and watching options
Internet radio service SiriusXM is coming to U.S. and Canadian Google Nest smart speakers and smart displays this week, giving you even more choice where listening is concerned. With options to listen to talk radio stations, dedicated artist channels, and even watch exclusive video content through a SiriusXM sub.
JBL drops massive $300 off the Link 500 speaker with Google Assistant
Get chart-topping sound quality and performance-worth connectivity anywhere in your home with the JBL 500 voice-activated speaker now on sale at a $300 discount only on the company's website.
Finally, stereo speaker pairing comes to the Google Home and Home Mini
At first, only Google Home Max could pair with stereo speakers, and then Google added the Nest Mini. Over the weekend, though, Android Police discovered that now you can pair your stereo speaker system with Google Home and Google Home Mini speakers, too. Here's what you need to know and how to set it up.
Google agrees to replace its bricked Home and Home Mini smart speakers
A recent firmware update caused a number of Google Home and Home Mini devices to stop working. Google says it’ll replace the bricked devices, and also roll out a fix to stop it happening again. Some affected customers managed to get their device working again via a factory reset, though this hasn’t worked for everyone.
Google Home owners claim a recent update has left their devices unusable
A firmware update for Google Home smart speakers has caused real trouble for some owners as it appears to have rendered their devices useless. Some of those affected claim to have resolved the issue with a factory reset of the speaker, while Google says it’s investigating the issue.
Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) with Clock vs. Google Nest Mini
Amazon and Google both announced new versions of their Dot and Mini speakers. The Amazon Echo Dot with Clock and the Google Nest Mini are two options for those who want a smart speaker but don’t want to spend too much cash. We compare the two devices in our Echo Dot vs. Nest Mini showdown.
Walmart slashes prices on all original Google Nest Home devices
When Google introduced new Google Nest Home devices it was inevitable some existing models would go on sale. Rather than waiting for Black Friday, Walmart slashed the prices on the original Google Home smart home devices, most of which are identical to the newer models that now have "Nest" in their names.
How to score a free Google Home Mini if you’re a Spotify Premium subscriber
Following up on its super-popular Google Home Mini giveaway from 2018, Spotify is back with another freebie, this time giving away free Google Home Minis to all of its U.S.-based Spotify Premium members, while quantities last. Want to know how to get your free smart speaker? We have all the details.
Nest Hello adds spooky chimes to greet trick-or-treaters this Halloween
Nest Hello users will get some fun Halloween sounds for their doorbell, starting Monday, October 21. You can change the tone of your doorbell to the sounds of a cackling witch, vampire, monster, or ghost to surprise guests, or to crank up the spooky mood on Halloween night for trick-or-treaters.
Google Nest Mini vs. Google Home Mini: Smart speaker showdown
Google has revealed its new smart speaker, the Nest Mini. The $49 device is an update of the original Google Home Mini that was released in 2017, packing smarter features, more colors, a new design, and of course, a new name. So which one is right for you? We look at their specs and features to help you decide.
Google Nest Mini hands-on review: New name, few changes
Google's new Nest Mini looks a lot like the older Google Home Mini speaker, and that's not the only similarity. Despite the new name, the Nest Mini is only a minor revision of its predecessor, and the focus is still on Google Assistant.
Here’s how to watch the Pixel 4 Made by Google event from today
The Google Pixel 4 launch is just around the corner and Google is throwing a party to celebrate. With new phones, a new Pixelbook, and some new smart devices expected, it's due to be quite the show. But how can you tune in and watch it live? Here's how you can watch all the Made by Google October 2019 reveals.
Google’s changes to its Nest Aware subscription aim to enhance simplicity, value
Nest Aware has gone through a revamp and now has more features, and a simplified pricing plan with two different pricing tiers. The new version of the service will start early next year in all 19 countries Nest Aware is now available, but some of the new features will initially only be available in the U.S.
Google Assistant 2.0 is now rolling out, starting with Pixel phones
At Google's annual hardware event, the company also announced some impressive improvements to Google Assistant. Notably, Assistant will now largely live on-device, ensuring that it's a whole lot faster than it was previously. The device will also now be a whole lot more natural to use.
Google brings out the new Nest Mini, an upgrade of the Google Home Mini, for $49
Google unveiled its newest smart speaker, the Nest Mini, at its Made by Google 2019 event. The new version of the Google Home Mini looks very similar to its predecessor, but it's got some impressive new features to go along with its new name, as well as an attractive price.
A European site may have leaked the new Google Nest Mini
We just posted about a Canadian company possibly leaking the code name and price for the new Google Mini that should be debuting tomorrow, October 15, at the Google hardware event, but it looks like a European site has leaked, the new device, reportedly called the Google Nest Mini.
Did a Canadian retailer leak Nest Mini’s pricing and code name?
A cached page from a Canadian retailer from back in September may offer some clues about the new Nest Mini that is expected to be revealed on October 15 at the Google hardware event. On September 7, online retailer PC-Canada listed several suspicious items that may be the new Nest Mini and Wi-Fi.
Google is smart for skipping yearly smart speaker updates. Here’s why
Amazon drops new smart speakers like they're going out of style, but Google takes a slower approach. Google's release schedule is slower, with a heavier focus on back-end improvements. There are several reasons why Google is smart to minimize refreshes for its line of smart speakers.
Google is giving away free Home Mini ahead of its Pixel event next week
Google is currently giving away free Home Minis to lucky YouTube Premium and Google Assistant users. The promotion looks to be limited to the United States. While Google is waiving the entire $49 price tag, the lucky users do need to pay for the shipping cost of about $5.