Holiday Tech Pt 2

We are back for some more holiday tech! We had some special requests from readers asking for more product reviews and recommendations as shopping season ramps up. Let’s get started.

Google Nest: Google Nest is a family of products for your house made by Google. The Nest Cam is an easy and simple way to monitor the outside or inside of your home when you are away. Nest Cam will alert you via the Nest app if a person is walking up to your house. Nest cam has night vision to monitor activity when you are asleep. In addition, Google offers a Nest Audio smart speaker that can do a lot more than play music. The Nest Audio can turn on lights, answer search requests, set the temperature in your home, and much more.  Nest Cam starts at $199 and the Nest Audio starts at just $99.

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Nest Products

Homepod Mini: Homepod Mini is Apple’s latest smart speaker. It is the smaller version of Apple’s full size smart speaker called Homepod. Homepod Mini is a small, modern looking speaker that can go anywhere in your home. Homepod uses Siri to control the music, lights, and other features. Homepod Mini also has a feature called intercom which is a convenient way to send voice messages to other people in your house using Homepods installed in various rooms. Homepod Mini starts at only $99.

HomePod mini vs HomePod comparison - 9to5Mac
Homepod and Homepod Mini
Apple outs $99 HomePod Mini with big sound and Siri smarts - GSMArena.com  news

Mac M1: Apple just released their new updated Macbooks that feature an all new chip made directly by Apple. This means no more Intel chips in Macbooks. Apple is calling this new chip the M1 Chip. Apple claims that it is nine times faster than the latest Intel chip. With 16 billion transistors and a new eight-core GPU, Apple claims that the new  M1 chip is the smallest and fastest chip ever to be put into a laptop. The M1 Macs are available for preorder now, and availability will be announced soon.

M1 MacBook Pro Replaces Low-End Model, Higher-End Intel Options Still  Available - MacRumors
M1 Macbook Pro
Apple M1 Chip Powers New MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini - TidBITS

Airpods Pro: Airpods Pro is Apple’s noise cancelling wireless earbuds that are more comfortable and better fitting than the original Airpods. The Airpods Pro has a smaller and more modern design. They have silicone ear tips on the end to make your music listening experience more comfortable and enjoyable. Airpods Pro has a giant battery that can last a week on one charge as well. They are compatible with any Bluetooth enabled portable device, but if they are used with devices that are not made by Apple, not all the functions work. Airpods Pro cost $249 and are on sale for the holiday season.

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Airpods Pro

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: Samsung is attempting to bring flip phones back to life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has a revolutionary folding design that features foldable glass. The Z Flip is enabled with 5G connectivity that allows for lightning fast upload speeds and a more secure network. The Z Flip has a specially designed hinge that allows the device to free stand on its own at any angle, which is great for multitasking. The small compact design which folds out into a 6.7-inch display makes it easy to hold and store in your pocket. The Z Flip costs $299 with the 5G version costing $499. The Z Flip is available today at your local carrier and Best Buy store. 

Galaxy Z Flip sequel w/ 120Hz display reportedly delayed - 9to5Google
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

All these tech products, except for the Macbook, are on sale now just in time for the gift giving season.