Days before the Made by Google event on October 6, Google is doling out an early announcement – the Nest Doorbell (wired). This new Google Home addition is the doorbell we’ve all been waiting for and boasts some significant improvements over last year’s security device.
Before today, the lineup of Nest devices only consisted of one Nest Doorbell – not including the older Nest Hello. The…
Google Home app is getting a website with Nest cam live feeds, automation ‘Script Editor’ in 2023
October 4, 2022
Ahead of the launch of Matter and its smart home reinvention later this year, Google has some big new announcements for the Google Home app, including support for a website where you’ll be able to view live feeds for Nest cameras, and unlock more powerful script editor…
Google Nest speakers, smart displays, and routers will be updated to control Matter devices
October 4, 2022
Matter is a new standard for smart home devices that’s making huge promises for the future, and Google is a core part of that. Alongside the announcement of its revamped Google Home app, the company is also confirming this week that it will update its Nest speakers, smart…
The Google Store is one of the best places to pick up new Pixels, and just in time for the Pixel 6a and Pixel Buds Pro to go on pre-order, Rakuten has started offering cash back on Google Store purchases.
The “Rakuten Cash Back Button” is a browser extension that offers coupons and cash back from various online stores. Now, that cash back is available through the Google Store.
While we’re…
Samsung has updated these devices to Android 12
October 4, 2022
Android 12 is still a very new version of the platform, but Samsung is launching the update for its Galaxy devices less than a month after Google’s own Pixel phones. More devices will be updated over the coming months, and Samsung has confirmed a preliminary list of…
Samsung is on a roll as of late with device updates for a number of handsets. The October 2022 security update is even rolling out for a number of Samsung Galaxy phones and even a few tablets.
Samsung October 2022 security update – here’s what’s new:
No details have…
We reported back in June that USB-C iPhones would become mandatory from 2024 for all models sold in Europe, as the European Union reached an agreement on a common charging port for all smartphones.
We said then that although a full vote of the European Parliament was required, it was certain to pass – and the EU has today confirmed that this did indeed happen …
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An iPhone 14 Action Mode test put the new feature up against the current leading action cam, the GoPro Hero 11.
It’s not a fair fight, of course. The iPhone 14 has to do it all, while the GoPro only has to do one thing well – but it’s still interesting to see where the…
After debuting its first Leica-branded smartphones — including its super slim foldable phone — in China, Xiaomi is finally switching back to international mode with new flagships. The Xiaomi 12T series is comprised of two models, with the 12T Pro using Qualcomm’s…
If you’ve been intrigued by Samsung’s foldable phones, now’s the time to grab the Galaxy Z Flip 4 for less. The 256GB model is 15 percent off and down to a record low of $900 at Amazon. While that’s still a lot of money, you’re essentially getting the 256GB model for the price of the base, 128GB version, making it a pretty good deal for those who know they need the…
