Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Googles Latest Press Event

During Google's press event, the company revealed a number of new devices, including its new smartphone, Pixel. Google is saying that Pixel has the best rated cameras in a smartphone. If you pre-order one now, Google will also throw in its new Daydream View VR headset for free. Pixel is the first smartphone to have Google Assistant part of the device, using voice prompts and a tap of the home button to get information, schedule appointments and more. Google Photo functionality will help free up storage space by automatically syncing pictures to the cloud. The Pixel smartphones is said to have 7 hours of battery life on only a 15-minute quick charge, due to USB-C connectivity. The Pixel will feature a 5-inch display and starts at $649 USD while the 5.5-inch Pixel XL starts at $769. Both are available for pre-order now. 

Next up is The Daydream View VR headset, which is designed to fit smartphones compatible with the company's Daydream VR platform. The Daydream View is covered in a cotton fabric that looks like soft sweatshirt material. According to Google, using the headset is extremely simple, it just requiring you to open a simple hinge and drop in your smartphone. A wireless remote is also packed in, allowing for motion detection for applications and games. The Daydream View VR headset will release in November for $79. 

Google also announced its own home automation/assistant, Google Home. The device is similar to Amazon's Echo, it allows you to access music, weather, and yes even Google searches by voice. Multiple Google home bases can be connected throughout your home for easy voice access and even seamless music in any room. Google Home is available now for $129.

Also announced were the new Google WiFi routers, featuring total coverage for your living space with smart "Network Assist". The routers are available solo for $129, or as a 3 pack for $299. There's even a companion app for easy management.

Last but not least, the Chromecast Ultra with 4K streaming capability will launch in November for $69. Google has added an ethernet port on the device, just in case your wifi can't handle a 4K stream, Google also claims that the Ultra is 1.8X faster than the regular Chromecast. At launch, you'll be able to stream 4K content from Netflix, YouTube, and Vudu. Thoughts on all these new Google products ? Google Wifi seems the most interesting to me. 

Is This The New Chromecast ?

Looks like the Chromecast dongle is getting upgraded to 4K. Evan Blass has posted an image of what he says is the Chromecast Ultra. The device itself is now looks like a puck with an HDMI cable attached. Not much known about what's inside the Chromecast Ultra,4K-friendly hardware might be the only selling point. The Ultra is rumored to cost $69, which is almost 2x as much as a Chromecast. Thoughts on the Chromecast Ultra ?

Google Has Confimed That Dates For There I/O Conference

Google’s I/O conference will take place on May 18-20 at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View. Google uses I/O to showcase major updates to its software that are coming in 2016. As well as Android 7.0 N, we will likely see improvements to Android Wear, Chrome OS, various Google apps and services and more. We may even get some news on Google Glass. What do you expect to hear out of I/O ? 

Google Reveals New Chromecasts

Google has revealed a revamped Chromecast. Chromecast 2.0 will still have the $35 price tag, while adding a handful of new features. Now, Chromecast is a round device with an HDMI cable built in, and it’s available in a couple of new colors, red and yellow. Google explained that the new product offers 3 integrated Wi-Fi antennas for super-fast data transfer between your smartphone and the dongle. Besides revealing Chromecast 2.0, Google also announced Chromecast Audio, a device that can turn anything with an AUX output into an Internet connected speaker. What do you think of the new chromecasts ?

Google Is Having A Media Event on September 29

Google has sent out invites to the press for a rumored September 29 event. Google is expected to announce 2 new Nexus devices, the Nexus 5X and the Nexus 6P. Nexus 5X is reportedly made by LG going to be powered by a Snapdragon 808 processor and the Nexus 6P will feature a more powerful Snapdragon 810 processor. Both devices will feature front facing stereo speakers, 3GB RAM, and a 12.3MP rear camera. Google is also expected to unveil the final release of Andorid 6.0 Marshmallow and the second generation Chromecast. What do you think ?