Over the last few days I have been testing out the all new Google Nest speaker, it packs a punch and overall trounces the past iterations and the bass delivered is also excellent. For me that is good and anyone that likes bass so lets get this out of the way, the volume is also superb and it can be heard throughout the whole house and not only this you can of course pair up to existing speakers and if you have two of these you are in for some real audio pleasure if the tone suits you.
On the rear there is a mic switch but there is other buttons on top hidden underneath the fabric if you will that can play and pause and control the volume levels but you can ask the device to do the same which is the point of such devices but for those who wish to do so can touch the device to command those simple functions.
If you currently have any of the smaller speakers you might ask is this worth the upgrade and the answer is yes and if you have the money to spare I would suggest buying two. Overall here you are getting a faster better experience and also a seamless connection to older devices but this is much louder and faster than before and I for one will be getting another one in the house.
Check out the unboxing below and how it works and how loud it is and notice no distortion on max volume and how fast it responds to your questions. You can read some more on their blog post here
Google this evening streamed their latest event which was fast and to the point dropping some more tech goodness to the fore including new handsets which might look familiar on the outside but have changed under the hood. Also dropped was their new Nest Audio which is a larger version of their previous iterations and an all new Chromecast with Google TV so there is something for everyone here and if you have bought into the Google Eco System you will find something here of value.
Pixel 4a 5g and Pixel 5
These are their new devices which both sport 5G. The 4a has been well received and has been my daily driver since it launched, The 4a 5G comes with more power with a 3800mAh battery and ultra wide lens and an edge to edge OLED 6.24 inch display, the wide lens was one thing many people where giving out about with the 4a and now this has been addressed, You also get a 12.2MP rear camera and an 8MP front facing camera but we get no wireless charging here. The device will cost €490.89 and is now available to pre-order
The Pixel 5 is the one that has my interest though, A metal unibody, 6 inch FHD OLDED display more RAM same camera set-up and chipset the 765G this has wireless charging and reverse wireless charging which is really cool so you can charge your Pixel Buds on the go with the 4000 mAh powerpack inside the Pixel 5 and this comes in two colours unlike the 4a which is Just Black you get the option to buy Sorta Sage here which would be my preference of the two. You can pre- order this now for €618.71
To top things off if you order either device you get a free pair of BOSE headphones but this is a limited offer so you will need to be quick, again these devices are on the small side and there is no XL variant this year but I and typically use to using the bigger device but have been using the 4a now some time and have found it fine bar typing sometimes so the trade off is not bad having a less bulky device in your pocket. There is also cases now available to order too for both devices and as always I advise you pick one up..
Google Nest Audio
If you are a fan of their smart speakers this one is something to check out offering 50% more Bass which for me is a win and any Bass fan and even louder claiming 75% more volume plus it has a bigger footprint over the Nest Mini and that cloth like finish this allows more tech to be packed inside giving the user an enhanced experience. This is also now available to pre-order for just €99 and is aimed at music fans and of course you can connect to pre existing google homes in your house or better again get two of these for some real oomph in your home. Read more on their blog HERE
Google TV and Chromecast
A new look and style and updated this is ideal for the home or those on the go, I do bring my existing chromecast with me when travelling and it is a must have you have 400k plus titles to pick from and a Google Assistant built into the remote to do more things in the home as well as search what is on, This is also now available on the waiting list for just €69.99 You can see more on the blog HERE
