Tag: Google

One of the relatively smaller announcements yesterday came from an unlikely partnership. Peloton revealed that it had partnered with Google Fitbit for a "multi-year, multi-country" partnership. Per the Peloton Blog it begins in September. So here's what the deal means for both sides. For Google Fitbit Premium members ($9.99/mo or $79.99/yr): Access...

Another streaming box has hit the market. Except this one comes from not just any old company. Magnificent Seven member Google (Alphabet) has discontinued its rather iconic Chromecast device and replaced it with a (now) old fashioned style streaming box. The announcement comes a week ahead of its upcoming Pixel devices...

Amazon, somewhat surprisingly, revealed a new Echo device just in time for Prime Day. The updated version of the beloved Echo Spot features a similar design to the original, but upgrades all the important stuff you'd want improved. Better display. Better speaker. Better performance. One difference: The all-new Spot no longer...

More evidence is being discovered on a regular basis that suggests that, yes, Apple is indeed likely planning to release a foldable variant of the iconic Apple iPhone. Per Phone Arena (Samsung Display shuffles its foldable unit as it prepares to supply foldable Apple devices) and other tech sites like...

If there isn't already there should be a sub-Reddit specifically for evaluating and discussing tech logos and the various iterations they embody over time. I'd join in a nano-second; too much fun armchair quarterbacking these design decisions. The latest is from Google, and its refreshed Android logo. Android is, along with...

Philips today made a significant announcement, for the first time adding cameras to its traditional Hue lighting line-up. The move suggests a strategic move into the DIY home security market segment currently dominated by the likes of Google (Nest) and Amazon (Ring). Parent company Signify released this press release...

Google has announced new triggers and actions for its smart home automation platform. In the blog post yesterday Google says it has added 9 new "starters" and nine new "actions." That means users can activate automations when a door is opened or closed, or a device starts charging, or someone...

Something tells me this time it will be different

Let's put Lightning in a bottle for good.

Word is that Apple is readying a smart display for launch later this year. Once again, the rumor comes via Engadget from Bloomberg's Marg Gurman -- a person who seems to have a firsthand view into Apple's product development pipeline and/or marketing plans. In any case, Apple's apparently got a handful...