[ad_1] We’ve asked Google for comment. It’s not certain if an official renaming is right around the corner, especially when the Home Mini and Home Max aren’t affected yet. However, it seems like changes are at least underway. This also suggests that Google isn’t waiting for a hardware refresh to apply the Nest badge to […]
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Google ditches Nest.com in favor of its online store
[ad_1] Google hasn’t been shy about phasing out what’s left of Nest as an independent entity, and that now includes Nest’s website. Droid-Life has noticed that Google has largely gutted Nest.com — now, it just asks you to visit the Google Store if you’re looking for products. You can still sign into your Nest Account, […]
Tariffs are forcing Big Tech to move production out of China
[ad_1] Last month, the US increased import tariffs on certain Chinese goods from 10 percent to 25 percent. If the tariff hike goes through, items like motherboards, smartphones, video game consoles and computers could be subject to the 25 percent tax. At that rate, Nintendo might be forced to sell its consoles at a loss […]
Google will let you play simple games on smart displays
[ad_1] HQ University (a version of HQ Trivia that was already available through Assistant) was given as an example of the type of game you’ll be able to play, along with Jungle Dream, an interactive word game. You probably shouldn’t expect AAA blockbuster games here, as Canvas uses open web technologies such as HTML, CSS […]
The best smart doorbell camera
[ad_1] Why you should trust us Rachel Cericola, who did the research and testing for this update, has written about consumer electronics for more than 15 years. She has tested a variety of smart-home products, from remotes and security cameras to AV receivers and speakers. As a former editor for Electronic House and Big Picture […]