Don't Get Rid Of Your Old Samsung Phone – Here's What Else It Can Do

An old Samsung phone can be reused as a smart home hub, DeX desktop computer, media player, cloud gaming device, or dedicated ...
Business Day

12 tech gadgets to gift families for the festive season

Tech gadgets are fast becoming some of the most popular Christmas gifts this year, spanning from smart home upgrades to ...
CyberGuy

Google Nest still sends data after remote control cutoff

Google officially shut down remote control features for first and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats last month. Many owners assumed the devices would stop talking to Google once the company ...
Gizmodo

Google Nest Doorbell Cam (2025) Review: I’m So Tired of Subscriptions

All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Gizmodo may earn an affiliate commission. Reading time 7 minutes ...
Android Authority

Google pulled the plug on old Nest thermostats, but not the data mine (Update: Statement)

Google shut off remote control functionality in first- and second-generation Nest thermostats in October. After the downgrade, security researcher Cody Kociemba created a solution to bring these old ...
Wired

How to Set Up a Google Home Security System

There’s no need for an expensive, professionally installed home security system for a little peace of mind. You can keep tabs on your home when you’re away, check in on your kids or pets, and ...
TechCrunch

Google unveils AI-powered Nest indoor and outdoor cameras, and a new doorbell

As part of its Google Home event on Wednesday, the company unveiled a revamped lineup of Nest devices — Google’s brand of smart home security cameras and doorbells — including a new $149.99 Nest Cam ...
Android Police

Maximize your Google TV experience: Use your smartphone as your remote

Conor has been staunchly in favor of Android since graduating to a smartphone from his hot pink Motorola RAZR. In fact, he'll gladly ruin a friendly dinner in service of lambasting Apple devices to ...
9to5google

Google Home app now fully supports older Nest thermostats with scheduling

Through recent updates, the Google Home app is now fixing the final deficiency of older Nest thermostats with the arrival of scheduling support. For quite some time now, owners of older-generation ...
The Verge

Google just soft-launched nine cool Home app features

Now there’s Nest Cam picture-in-picture on Google TV, new Gemini smart home controls, automation tweaks, and more. Now there’s Nest Cam picture-in-picture on Google TV, new Gemini smart home controls, ...
The Verge

First Alert’s new smart smoke alarm is meant to be a Google Nest Protect replacement

Google has discontinued its smart smoke alarm and partnered with First Alert on a new $129 detector that will work with current Nest Protect alarms. Google has discontinued its smart smoke alarm and ...
Android Police

What is Google Find Hub?

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...