Tech Talk

Nest makes some of the best smart thermostats, security cameras, and self-installed home security systems out there, but it comes at a price. Some of the equipment can be on the expensive side, which means that you may not be able to have as much of it in your home as you'd like, but we are here to help make it easier to afford more. At times, you can find some pretty sweet deals on a variety of Nest's most popular items, especially with Black Friday deals already kicking off at many retailers.Best Google Nest Deals Available NowNest Thermostats: from $135Nest Secure: as low as $130Nest Cameras: from $125Smart Speakers & Displays: starting at $15Whether it's a direct price drop, coupon code, or bundle deal, we've scoured the internet to find all of the best deals around Nest's hardware that are available right now and rounded them up. We will keep this page updated with the best deals we can find, so if you frequently find yourself looking for more of it, you&#…

The update is expected to become widely available in most markets by early next week.What you need to knowOnePlus has released a new OxygenOS update for the OnePlus 8T.The OxygenOS 11.0.2.3 update brings optimized power consumption, improved Bluetooth connectivity, and a few bug fixes.OnePlus has optimized the phone's intelligent 5G function as well for better battery life.OnePlus rolled out the first OxygenOS update for the OnePlus 8T last week, bringing camera and battery life improvements to its latest value flagship. The company has now started pushing a new OxygenOS update to one of its best Android phones with some more optimizations and bug fixes.According to the official changelog, the new OxygenOS 11.0.2.3 update for the OnePlus 8T optimizes the phone's intelligent 5G function to extend battery life. OnePlus has also optimized system power consumption and reduced heat generation with the update.You can also look forward to improved Bluetooth connection stability with …

What's up danger?What you need to knowInsomniac Games revealed today that Miles' suit in Into the Spider-Verse is arriving in the upcoming game.The outfit actually looks animated just like it is in the film.It's unlocked via preordering the game.Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is coming to PS4 and PS5 on November 12.Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse gave Miles a cinematic debut of critical acclaim and now we know you'll be able to deck out with his outfit in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Insomniac Games today revealed that Miles' suit from the film is coming over to the game and appears to actually be animated at 24 FPS, making it look just like it does in the movie. You can see the suit in action via a short gameplay clip below. It's nice to see this iconic outfit added to the list of suits in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales. This suit will be available to anyone that preorders the game on PS4 or PS5. Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Moral…

One of the most annoying things when using the internet is coming across websites and webpages that are blocked or restricted. But sadly, this happens all the time.There are a number of reasons why certain websites and webpages could be subject to blocks or restrictions. Firstly, they may be unavailable in your country or region as a result of geographical restrictions. Streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu are often affected by these.However, websites and webpages aren't just blocked or restricted based on where people live. Schools, businesses, and many other organizations impose blocks and restrictions on websites and online content that they deem to be inappropriate.While internet blocks and restrictions are frustrating, it's possible to get around them by installing a virtual private network. This is an online tool that'll allow you to connect to international servers in order to circumvent geo-restrictions and access blocked websites. In this …

Right on timeAmazon Echo Dot with Clock (4th Gen)$60 at AmazonProsNew rounded design and colorsImproved front-facing speakerClimate Pledge certifiedLED shows you time and moreConsMore expensive than standard Echo DotOnly available in two colors instead of threeLED functionality unchanged from previous versionNew position of the light ring may be less functionalThe fourth-generation Echo Dot with Clock is the best version of Amazon's top-selling Alexa speaker to date. It has an improved front-firing speaker, an all-new rounded design, and a functional LED that can show your time, timers, and temperature. Don't worry about distractions, as an ambient light sensor keeps it from blinding you in dark spaces.Awesome OrbAmazon Echo Dot (4th Gen)$50 at AmazonProsNew rounded design and colorsImproved front-facing speakerClimate Pledge certifiedSlightly more affordableConsNo displayLarger than previous Echo DotsNew position of the light ring may be less functionalJust because the other …

Best answer: Yes, you can control Nest devices with Amazon Alexa, but you'll need to enable the proper Alexa Skill before getting started.Smarter temperature controls: Nest Learning Thermostat ($250 at Amazon)The latest Dot: Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) ($50 at Amazon)Nest works with Amazon Alexa but there are limitationsThanks to the wonderous world of Amazon Alexa Skills, it's actually possible for you to control some of your Nest devices with the help of Alexa. However, there are some limitations, as Amazon and Google have limited the types of devices that can be controlled with an Alexa-enabled spekaer.Currently, the only products that Amazon Alexa supports are Nest Cameras, video doorbells, and thermostats. That leaves out the ability to control other products like your Chromecast, or the recently-launched Nest Audio.Another limitation is that your "old" Nest Account must have been migrated to a traditional Google account. Those with G Suite accounts will also be l…