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The Google TV Streamer can’t use Nest speakers for audio beyond speaker groups
Google’s brand-new and quite compelling Google TV Streamer looks like a major improvement, but one feature that’s still missing is support for using Nest speakers for audio output in lieu of something like a soundbar.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV Streamer has 4GB of RAM and might be powered by a MediaTek chip
Google today announced the new Google TV Streamer, a set-top box that’s got much more powerful specs than the Chromecast it replaces, and it’s got some serious power under the hood, at least in the context of a streaming device.
Expand Expanding CloseNest Learning Thermostat ditches the Nest app, but you don’t have to use Google Home
The new Nest Learning Thermostat has arrived after nearly a decade, and with it, another step towards the death of the old Nest app in favor of Google Home. But that’s not your only option.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Google TV Streamer Voice Remote works with 2020+ Chromecasts
With the new Google TV Streamer, the company released a new Voice Remote that has Chromecast with Google TV compatibility.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV is getting Google Home controls with Nest Cam support on new Streamer
A long-awaited feature is coming to Google TV with the release of the company’s new Streamer, a Home Panel that can control your smart home and view live feeds from Nest Cam.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is no longer making Chromecasts and will let inventory run out
The first Chromecast was announced in July of 2013 with the goal of letting people stream content from phones to televisions. With the launch of the Google TV Streamer, Chromecasts are no longer being manufactured.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Assistant has a future on Nest speakers, displays with coming Gemini updates
While Gemini is the future on phones, Google Assistant will remain on smart displays and speakers thanks to Gemini updates meant to improve the experience at home.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV Streamer is a $99 set-top box that replaces Chromecast, coming Sept.
After sticking with the dongle form factor for over 11 years, Google’s next streaming device is going a different route. The Google TV Streamer is a 4K set-top box that’s more expensive than the Chromecasts that it replaces.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s Nest Learning Thermostat is getting a major revamp after nearly a decade
The most iconic Nest product of all time is the Nest Learning Thermostat, but in the years since Google took over the brand, the product hasn’t seen a refresh, despite being a sore thumb in the modern Google lineup. Now, that’s finally changing.
Expand Expanding CloseCalifornia ID cards are coming to Google Wallet on Android
Some US states have built out their own apps for digital Driver’s License and ID Cards. California is one of those cases, but will soon add support for ID cards in Google Wallet on Android.
Expand Expanding Close‘Gemini on earbuds’ is ‘Your new AI assistant’
Work on bringing the Gemini assistant to more form factors beyond the web and phones continues with a new mention of “Gemini on earbuds.”
Expand Expanding CloseDOJ rules against Google in mobile search engine antitrust lawsuit
The DOJ has ruled against Google in a lawsuit regarding payments to ensure search engine prominence on certain devices. The decision reaches a head after the case nears 4 years in progress.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch August 2024 update rolling out
Google is rolling out the latest Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 update with the August 2024 security patch today. Like last month, it arrives in the afternoon before the phone and Tablet updates.
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Android game and app price drops: Exolot Zian, Evoland 2, Data Defense, and more
Today’s collection of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to go down below. Our Google Play price drops now sit alongside discounts on Nothing’s ANC Ear (a) wireless buds, this Google Play gift card offer, a $100 deal on the Acer Chromebook Plus 515, the 2024 Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite with S Pen down at $210, and new all-time lows on Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. But it’s on to the apps for now, including titles like Exolot: Zian, Evoland 2, Data Defense, Gold Rush! Anniversary, Zenge, Scalak, and more. Head below for a closer look.
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Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra get first Wear OS 5 update since release [U]
The Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra are both getting their first update since public release last week. The new updates bring simple bug fixes and stability enhancements.
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Deals: Galaxy Z Flip/Fold 6 with $300 gift card, Acer Chromebook Plus $100 off, Galaxy S24 Ultra $350 off, GoPro, and more
We are ready to kick off another week in deals starting at the new Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 with the storage upgrade and up to $300 in Amazon gift cards joined by Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite down at $210. We also have a nice back to school offer on the Acer Chromebook Plus 515 down at $299, or over $100 off, alongside all-time lows on Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra at up to $350 off, Elgato’s new Stream Deck Neo, GoPro HERO 12, microSD cards, and much more. Head below for a closer look at today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle finally making a native Weather app with Pixel 9
With the Pixel 9 series, Google is rumored to be releasing an exclusive Pixel Weather app.
Expand Expanding CloseQuick Share update for Galaxy increases daily upload cap for users
A new update to Quick Share looks to have appeared on some Galaxy devices. The update brings a higher daily file size cap, upping it from 5GB.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy AI may come to Samsung’s Galaxy A series starting this year
Though AI has been synonymous with high-end phones in the last year or two, Samsung might be pushing to bring its own Galaxy AI to the mid-level Galaxy A series, starting with a couple of existing devices.
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OnePlus Open’s stunning ‘Apex Edition’ has 1TB of storage, ‘VIP’ privacy upgrade
The OnePlus Open is, despite nearing its first birthday, still one of the best foldables on the market today. Soon, the device will get an “Apex Edition” upgrade which will double the storage on OnePlus Open as well as delivering “VIP Mode” which improves privacy.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV Streamer may cost twice as much as Chromecast, launches in September
As we first reported last month, the long-awaited replacement for the Chromecast with Google TV is the “Google TV Streamer,” a set-top box. According to a new report, the Google TV Streamer 4K will cost roughly twice as much as Chromecast, at least in Europe.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s what you said was your favorite Pixel 9 color
In just over a week, we’ll know for certain just what the Pixel 9 series has to offer. That said, leak have given us an idea of the Pixel 9 color options – here’s what you said was your favorite.
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LineageOS 21 support comes to LG G7, V35, V40, Galaxy Note 10, Realme 9 Pro, plus more
The custom ROM scene has dwindled over the years as devices have gained more lifecycle updates, but LineageOS 21 carries the torch for a ton of older phones including the Galaxy Note 10, LG G7 lines, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Chromecast with Google TV update rolling out ahead of Streamer
Ahead of the radical departure that is the Google TV Streamer, the next Chromecast with Google TV update (June 2024) is rolling out.
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