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Hands-on with the new Google Nest Hub and Smart Display UI redesign [Video]

The battle for control of your smart-home tech has been fierce for years, but it’s about to heat up even further as Google rolls out a redesign of the classic Smart Display UI — which could change the way you interact with your Nest Hub, Nest Hub Max, or other Smart Display hardware. We had a sneak peek at the redesign, thanks to some hands-on leaks, but while that was merely a glimpse…
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Google Home 2.30 adds support for new Nest Thermostat

The latest version of the Google Home app is rolling out with support for the new Nest Thermostat. Available now on iOS and making its way to Android, it suggests the latest smart home device from Made by Google is coming sooner than later. Google Home 2.30 specifically…
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Google Workspace adds mid-tier ‘Enhanced Support’ level for enterprise customers

Google Workspace — and the integrated Gmail experience — is already available for enterprise customers. As part of that launch, Google is adding a new level of Workspace “Enhanced Support” that slots in-between the “Standard” and “Premium” offerings. Designed for customers who need fast, advanced, and complete support, it offers accelerated response times, advanced product…
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Google Drive now directly opens Office files in editing mode on the web

Google’s editing applications can open and edit Microsoft files, with that capability recently coming to Android. When opening Office files from the Drive web client, Google will now directly open them in editing mode.  Previously, double-clicking would open a preview of the document, from which users could choose whether to open in Office editing mode or download the file. This new…
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Some proposed Galaxy S21 Ultra specs leak w/ 5,000mAh battery, more

We’ve only just seen the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra hit store shelves, but the hype is building for the S21 or S30 series. After renders, we now have an idea of what to expect thanks to a series of proposed Galaxy S21 Ultra specs that have been leaked. For those that do upgrade often, the Galaxy S21 Ultra doesn’t look like a huge upgrade over the current S20 series — not that very many people…
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