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Google's Nest Hub and Nest Cam bundle is $50 off at B&H
The smart home products usually cost $100 each.
A bunch of Google Nest device bundles are on sale right now
Google's official eBay store is having a big sale on Nest devices, knocking bundles down to as low as $110.
Google's second-gen Nest Hub drops to $60 in New Year's sale
A bunch of Google smart devices have been discounted at Best Buy and Adorama, including the second-generation Nest Hub, which is down to $60.
Google's Pixel 6 is up to $100 off right now
A bunch of Google gadgets are on sale right now, including the Pixel 6 for up to $100 off and the Nest Hub for $50.
Google's Nest devices are on sale at Best Buy ahead of Black Friday
The Nest Audio, Nest Hub and Nest WiFi are all discounted from today.
Engadget Podcast: Reviewing Google's sleep-stalking smart display
This week, Cherlynn and Devindra are joined by UK bureau chief Mat Smith to dive deeper into our review of Google’s new Nest Hub. Is the sleep-tracking smart display creepy or cool? Plus, loads of updates from Google and a peek at Xiaomi’s first foldable phone.
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) review: A great smart display and mediocre sleep tracker
For $100, the Nest Hub is already a compelling smart display that’s cheaper than the original, with the sleep tracking being an added bonus. But based on my testing, I’m not sure I can count on it to improve my sleeping patterns just yet.
Podcast: Samsung's A-series event and Google's sleep-tracking display
This week, we discuss Samsung's cringeworthy Unpacked event, Google's intriguing but possibly creepy sleep-tracking smart display and PC hardware news.
Google's latest Nest Hub smart display detects motion to track your sleep
With the second Nest Hub, Google has added a surprise feature: a Soli radar sensor that detects motion and uses that data to determine if you're asleep.
Google's Nest Hub could be your next hotel concierge
'Hey Google, when is the pool open?'
Google's Family Bell brings a familiar feature of school back home
If you’re a parent who’s missed being able to give your kids a semblance of school-like schedule while they’ve been holed up at home, Google’s latest features may be able to help. The company today announced a new tool called Family Bell that can bring a familiar school bell experience to your home. Google also unveiled features like a daily “Animal of the day” activity, Broadcast Targeting and a new command that kicks off a routine to start the school day.
Users share what makes the Google Nest Hub great
It took senior editor Nicole Lee a bit of time to figure out where the Google Nest Hub (originally the Google Home Hub) fit into her life because it seemed too small to be used like a typical home assistant device. At a mere 7 inches, the smart display is meant to be a personal assistant for any room of the house. Because the Nest Hub lacks a camera, it's even good for the bedroom. Once Nicole started using the Nest Hub like a digital photo frame, albeit one with the smarts to control home automated devices that can also use Google apps, she began to see the strengths of this discreet commected display. In the end, she granted the Nest Hub a commendable score of 87. User reviewers, who always tend to score more harshly, gave the Nest Hub a passable score of 72. Here's where they differed, or agreed with Nicole, on the product's successes and shortcomings.
Is Google’s Nest Hub worth your $129?
Last October's release of the Nest Hub (neé Home Hub) wasn't Google's first foray into smart displays -- the company had already released the Home, Home Max and the Home Mini. They were all solid, if not outstanding, hits with reviewers. The Nest Hub earned praise from Senior Editor Nicole Lee for the premium feel of the fabric finish, the substitution of an ambient EQ light sensor for a camera, and for how it worked (fairly) seamlessly with other Google products, including the Nest Hello doorbell.
The gear you need for your dorm room
Our back-to-school guide wouldn't be complete without a section on dorm living. After all, you're going to be spending a lot of the year there (though hopefully not too much time). To really trick out a dorm room in 2019, we needed to focus on both comfort and convenience. Oh, and space savings, too. We think smart displays make a lot of sense, given how versatile they are. In particular, we opted for products that use Google Assistant over Amazon's Alexa because we think most people already tend to use Google for most services. We also suggested cooking gear that would be allowed in most dorms, including an electric kettle and the multifunctional Instant Pot. And to brighten up your new place a bit, we've also listed a couple different lighting options. From a high-tech smart clock to a basic coffee dripper, we think this is a solid shortlist for making your tiny abode feel like home away from home.
