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This Logitech mouse deal offers a cheap must-have Chromebook accessory
For $30 this customizable mouse is an excellent Chromebook accessory
With school back in session, picking up a new student Chromebook may be one of your top priorities in prepping for upcoming classes. Chromebooks are an excellent way to consolidate your notebooks, pens, and other school supplies down to a single device that can handle it all, from taking notes to researching for papers and even online classes. However, even the best Chromebooks need a few accessories to make them a bit more intuitive to use. For example, a touchpad just isn't that versatile when it comes to using a laptop, and navigating with a touchscreen can be both slow and cumbersome.
Logitech G Cloud hands-on: No dark skies here
Logitech's streaming handheld feels and plays like a polished product
In no way am I shy about the fact I love handhelds. I've been gaming since I was three, and I've always had a handheld at my side since the Game Boy was released in 1989. Over the years, I've owned many handhelds, and what with the resurgence of handheld gaming with the Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, Analogue Pocket, not to mention a bevy of Android and PC handhelds, along with a gigantic Game Boy modding scene, handheld gaming is very much in vogue in 2022. So it comes as no surprise to see Logitech (a well-known gaming peripheral manufacturer) entering the fray with the recently announced G Cloud, but what is surprising is that this particular handheld is built around streaming games, which is clearly a growth area; what with Amazon, Nvidia, Microsoft, and Sony all offering their own streaming services.
Logitech's gaming handheld is an overpriced entry in a crowded market
$350 is a steep price to pay for a streaming device
Logitech is the latest gaming competitor in the handheld and streaming markets. To contend with the likes of the Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, Stadia, and Luna (as well as your phone), it has entered the Logitech G Cloud as its first offering.
Logitech's G Cloud gaming handheld arrives today with an obscene price tag
Logitech is diving into handheld gaming with a streaming device
At the tail end of August, leaks started popping up for a gaming handheld from Logitech. Not much was known at the time beyond what was surmised by a few screenshots shared by Evan Blass. We gathered that the Logitech G Cloud gaming handheld runs Android, and today it's been officially confirmed. That's right, it's the official launch day, and we have a boatload of info to share, including the price, and it's up there. So let's dig in and see precisely what Logitech's G Cloud gaming handheld has to offer now that it's officially on sale in the US and Canada, though orders won't ship until October.
Logitech's leaked cloud gaming handheld supports Android games
How will it stack up against existing handheld gaming devices?
On August 2nd, Logitech G and Tencent games announced a partnership to create a cloud gaming handheld. It sounded a bit like an online-only Nintendo Switch, and thanks to leaks by Evan Blass (via The Verge), we can see what this device is going to look like
How long will your Logitech Harmony remote keep working?
Logitech's cancellation of the Harmony line means its customers are in a support limbo
A couple of days ago Logitech announced the end of its long-running Harmony universal remote line in a rather un-ceremonial forum post. The writing has been on the wall for a while; the last major Harmony release was almost two years ago, and that was an expensive dud. But it's still a blow to a community of dedicated hi-fi users who've loved these gadgets for almost 20 years.
Fire TV update lets you quickly check your security camera feed without pausing the show
Watch people invade your home while watching Home Invaders
Amazon just started sending out a big home screen redesign to Fire TV devices, but that's not all the new stuff that's coming. Owners of the second-gen Fire TV Cube, 2020 4K Toshiba Fire TV, and 2020 4K Insignia Fire TV will soon be able to view their security camera feeds in picture-in-picture mode without interrupting the content currently playing.
Logitech’s voice-controlled Harmony Express is being discontinued, will stop working in September
Customers are eligible for a full refund or a free Harmony Elite
Logitech took a risk when it launched the Harmony Express, a new take on age-old problems surrounding universal remotes. Instead of plastering the device with every button you could possibly need, the Express' primary input is its microphone, powered by Amazon Alexa. While our own Ryne Hager loved this approach in his review last year, the unique strategy apparently didn't catch on as much as the company had hoped: Logitech is discontinuing the remote on September 30, 2020, when the Express and its companion apps will stop working.Logitech says that the Express "aimed to replace the complexity of the touch screens and programmable buttons found on other Harmony remotes with a simple voice interface," but the product didn't meet the company's expectations. That's why it decided to scrap the project altogether and focus on improving its regular universal remote lineup instead.Before anyone picks up pitchforks, the company offers a full refund or a free Harmony Elite to anyone who purchased the Express. While the replacement lacks a dedicated Alexa button, its hub works with other Alexa-equipped devices, so you won't lose voice control, even if you'll have to adjust to another workflow. To claim your refund or the Elite, head to Logitech's support website.While I'm not happy that a ton of Express units are needlessly going to landfill, I still have to applaud Logitech here: The company acknowledged that it's not happy with its product, communicated the discontinuation well ahead of time, and gives its customers more than generous offers. If only other businesses were this well run.Source: Logitech (1), (2)
In the era of connected speakers that can independently pull online content and even talk to you through voice assistants, Bluetooth-only party speakers have still managed to hold their own. In case you worried that the market wasn't already brimming with enough such speakers, you've got a new option now from Ultimate Ears, countering the likes of JBL PartyBox — called Hyperboom, the speaker is UE's biggest offering to date.The Hyperboom joins the long list of portable speakers that Ultimate Ears makes under Boom and Blast brandings, latter of which is reserved for WiFi-enabled options. The new splash-proof (IPX4) entrant has a boxier design with all its control options sitting on the top. You can connect it with up to two source devices over Bluetooth (remembering up to eight), while wired connections also remains an option, thanks to the included 3.5mm audio-in jack and optical interface.
What's better than a universal remote? How about a universal remote with a touch screen that also controls your smart home stuff? Logitech's super-versatile Harmony Elite remote is now down to $230 at multiple stores, a $40 discount from the usual price.This remote includes Alexa for voice control, a full-color touchscreen with shortcuts for devices and TV channels, and physical buttons for common actions. The included Harmony Hub handles the actual smart home management, and can also function as an IR blaster, in case you want to control media devices out of the remote's line-of-sight.
You might not spend a lot of time thinking about your standard TV remote controller, but it's probably bad. You know, stuck buttons, broken battery door, and faded button labels. Yuck. If you want to avoid all that, upgrade to a Logitech Harmony Elite touch screen remote and hub, now only 3 for refurbished units.This deal features the Logitech Harmony Elite touch screen remote with rechargeable battery, charging station, and a Harmony Hub that interfaces with your remote and TV via IR, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth connections. The included hub also works with the official Harmony app, turning your Android handset or iPhone into an additional universal controller.All units in today's offer are factory reconditioned hardware, which means they were returned, inspected, and verified to be in full working order. This deal is only available until the end of today, or while supplies lasts.
Accessories specifically tailored to Chrome OS are few and far between, but Logitech is doing its part to rectify that with the announcement of a new mouse and keyboard made just for Google's operating system. The mouse is really just a mouse, but the keyboard's got Chrome OS-specific function keys and a Google Assistant button — rarities among Bluetooth keyboards.
Bluetooth speakers aren't as exciting as they used to be, what with everything being Wi-Fi-connected anymore. For robust, go-anywhere audio, though, it's hard to beat wireless speakers like the ones Ultimate Ears makes — and today, you can grab a refurbished UE Megaboom for just 55 bucks on Woot.The Megaboom released more than four years ago. It was top of its class at the time, and everything that was good about it then is still good now. It sounds great, has a battery that'll last up to 20 hours on a charge, and it's IPX7 water-resistant, so you can use it outside without having to worry.
Even though most TVs in our living rooms are becoming smart ones, we often connect them to third-party devices such as set-top boxes, sound systems, and DVD/Blu-Ray players. Using a separate remote control for each can be a pain, mainly because at least one of them is likely to vanish, but also because it's simply inconvenient to switch between several controllers. With the Harmony Smart Control kit, Logitech offers to group all these remotes into a single one, and even control your devices using your phone or smart speaker. Originally sold at $130, the product is now down to $50, which is quite an attractive discount.The kit includes an all-in-one remote, as well as a hub and an extra IR extender. As it names suggests, the hub is actually the device that relays the IR signals to your devices, but you'll be able to use the included remote, your phone, or even your smart speaker with Alexa or Assistant to control it.
Don't let the long name and all-caps fool you; the WONDERBOOM 2 is Ultimate Ears' smallest speaker offering. It was announced earlier this month, but prices are already being slashed by $20/20% to $79.99. If the regular BOOM speakers are just too big for your liking, you might want to look into this.Ultimate Ears touts five main improvements with the WONDERBOOM 2 over its predecessor: more volume, more bass, 30% more battery life (to 13 hours), dust resistance (it's IP67 now), and stereo pairing. Plus, it comes in four interestingly named colors: Radical Red, Deep Space, Bermuda Blue, and Crushed Ice Gray. The pink color in the hero photo doesn't seem to be available.
Logitech's Ultimate Ears brand makes good products, but they can sometimes be overpriced. Case in point: the MEGABLAST launched at $299.99, a lot of money for a Bluetooth speaker that isn't 100% perfect. Over the past months, we've seen several price drops for the MEGABLAST, but Amazon's current price of 0.01 is the best we've seen thus far.There's a lot to like about the MEGABLAST (and its smaller BLAST sibling). To my eyes, it looks pretty neat, though others seem to think it resembles a coffin. It sounds good and lives up to its name with its ability to get ear-shatteringly loud. It is also IP67 water-resistant, has Alexa on board, and charging is a breeze with the dock. There are some downsides, though; said dock is $40, and there's no way to play/pause/skip songs on the speaker. Early on, we had complaints about missing features, though those have since been added in.
The original Ultimate Ears Wonderboom was a tiny and cute little portable Bluetooth speaker that could float on water and sounded pretty decent — all for just $100. There was little not to love about it, a sentiment echoed by Jeff in our review. It must have been a good seller for UE owner Logitech, too, as it's seen fit to bring out an updated version with better sound and more features.Probably the most important new capability offered by the Wonderboom 2 is stereo pairing. You were able to connect more than one speaker with the previous generation, but stereo sound wasn't possible. Now you can pair two of them and throw them in the water for a full-on stereo pool party. A new feature called Outdoor Boost enables an EQ setting specifically designed for louder and crisper outdoor audio, and the bass will also generally be beefier.
Back in April of last year, Ultimate Ears announced that its BLAST and MEGABLAST Bluetooth speakers would be receiving a number of features that they really should have come with out of the box. Nearly a year later, one of those features — grouping — has finally been added with an update to the BLAST companion app.
The deals just don't seem to stop today! You can grab a seller-refurbished Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM speaker for — that's a markdown of 75% from a new speaker's $300 MSRP. As mentioned, the speakers are seller-refurbished from A4C, a daily deals website, who describe it to be in "immaculate, like new physical condition" and offer a 90-day replacement warranty. There is also a 30-day "Risk-Free, Just Because" return policy, with the buyer paying for return shipping if there's nothing wrong with the item. The deal expires at midnight CST, so don't mull over it for too long.
When it comes to security cameras, there are three brands I currently look at as leading the pack in terms of raw features and integrations with other smart home equipment: Nest, Arlo, and Logi. Today you can get a great deal on the latter, so if you still haven't picked a camp or you're not happy with your current setup, you should take a look at this Logi Circle 2 bundle.For $300, you can get two Logi Circle 2 wireless (or wire-free if you prefer) security cams and one wired model. This bundle usually retails for $500, making the savings a substantial $200. Though, if we're being honest, we all know these cams have dropped in price frequently. The lowest we've seen is $99 for the wired unit and $119 for the wireless one, however, so the $300 bundle remains cheaper in comparison.