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You can now test drive the Google Home panel, AI art on Chromecast

You can now get AI-generated ambient art and the Google Home Panel on Chromecast with Google TV — but you have to opt in to the Public Preview first.

Android Police · 1d

Google TV Streamer's Home Panel is coming to Chromecasts, and you may be able to activate it now

As part of the Google Home Public Preview program, the Home hub is rolling out now to Chromecast with Google TV (HD and 4K). To join the program, head to the Google Home app on your Android smartphone, navigate to Settings on the bottom right, tap Public Preview and join.

9to5google · 2d

Home Panel coming to Chromecast with Google TV via Public Preview

The Home Panel that debuted on the Google TV Streamer is next coming to the Chromecast with Google TV if you join the Public Preview program.

Droid Life · 1d

Home Panel Rolling Out in Preview to Chromecast With Google TV Users

Back in September, Google announced that the Google TV Streamer’s new Home Panel function would be rolling out to all Chromecast with Google TV devices. That rollout has taken a while, but at last, there’s proof that it’s hitting devices.

Yahoo · 2d

AI screensavers are now available on all Google TV devices, including your old Chromecast

AI screensavers are now available on older Google TV and Chromecast models. The new "Custom AI Art" tab lets users generate, save, and set AI screensavers based on their preferences. Google now offers users the freedom to create unique screensavers on the Google TV devices,

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Google says its new Pixel 9 isn't phoning home with fishy data packets spotted in report

An investigation raised alarms about the Pixel 9 Pro XL potentially sharing sensitive user data with Google, even before apps are installed. Researchers found that the phone sends personal info, like location and email,

Yahoo · 3h

Google denies claims that your Pixel phone sends it private data 4 times an hour

The tech giant has refuted claims that Pixel phones provide it with user location, network status, and other identifying information in addition to accessing services without user consent.

Tom's Guide on MSN · 1d

Your Pixel 9 phone is sending a lot of data to Google — what you need to know

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is sending an unnerving amount of user data back to Google, according to a new report. According to Cybernews, the flagship device is sending back data packets containing personal information like location and network status up to every 15 minutes.

Here's how you'll first get access to Gemini's new Google Home extension (APK teardown)

An APK teardown has revealed that the unannounced Google Home extension for Gemini won't initially roll out directly to users ...

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Chromecast with Google TV is getting my favorite new smart home feature

Remember that awesome new Home Panel feature that debuted on the Google TV streamer? You know, the one that basically turns ...

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10 Best Google Home Accessories for Living Smarter

The dark horse of the race is Google Home, powered by Google Assistant. Google’s entire ecosystem of smart products compatible with Google Assistant is grossly underrated. But people in the ...

The Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) is now the smartest part of my smart home

Google's latest Nest thermostat is a snap to install, and it looks great on your wall. If you can get over the high price, it ...

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Aqara’s Google Home-compatible smart locks, hubs, and sensors see steep discounts

The device is Matter-compatible and can be controlled over various ecosystems natively with Thread built-in. That means Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, and more have access and don’t ...