Google introduced an initiative called Nest Renew last year to help you use more clean energy for your home if you have one of the brand’s thermostats. Back then, only those who got an invite to preview the solution could join the program. Starting today, however, you can join Nest Renew for free, so long…
Monthly Archives: October 2022
As expected, Google has unveiled the Nest WiFi Pro mesh router system with a new glossy design, faster WiFi 6E speeds and a simple setup. It will also work as a Matter hub once Google’s new smart home protocol launches, but it’s a bit more expensive than the current Nest WiFi router. The Nest WiFi…
Google has launched Nest’s second-generation wired doorbell for those who don’t want to monitor their device’s battery levels or to worry about spotty WiFi. The device is around 30 percent smaller than its battery-powered counterpart and could better fit smaller and narrower spaces. Google said it spent a lot of time fine-tuning this model, testing…
With the launch of new Nest devices, Google has updated its Home app with a raft of new features. The main takeaways are faster and easier pairing of smart devices with Matter, new customization and personalization options, improve interoperability between devices and a better Nest camera experience. The updated Home app takes advantage of Google’s…
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 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor and being the world’s second phone to pack…
When you buy a new PC, it’s easy to focus on the big three: Processor, graphics and RAM (sorry storage fans, that’s a close fourth). It’s the little things that are simple to overlook. I say that with the confidence of someone that just migrated over from a decade-old iMac to a part-picked PC. The…
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…
Xiaomi has launched a new range of flagships, adding a spec bump and camera improvements to the 12-series and giving them that ‘T’ label, just to let you know that this is the upgraded one. There are two models in this end-of-year refresh: the Xiaomi 12T and the 12T Pro, with both sharing a very similar…
For the end of 2022 Xiaomi updated its range of flagship devices, launching ‘T’ versions of its main 12-series lineup. That means better cameras and better performance compared to the regular Xiaomi 12 models. However, in updating the models it launched two very similar phones: the Xiaomi 12T and Xiaomi 12T Pro. You may be…
Xiaomi has unveiled the latest addition to its smart fitness tracker range with the Smart Band 7 Pro. Launched alongside the Xiaomi 12T and 12T Pro, the aim is to bring all the key fitness and health tracking abilities to market at a very accessible price point. The watch is similar in form to a lot…