Last year, Google Cloud released its first Titan Security Keys as part of a broader push to increase 2-Step Verification adoption. Ahead of tomorrow’s Made by Google 2019 event, the company is releasing a USB-C Titan Security Key.
We are a little over two weeks away from the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL unveil at Made by Google 2019. After the latest flagship’s launch, Google often keeps last year’s phone on sale. The same thing looks to be occurring this year with Google extending the $300 Pixel 3 discount.
As previously teased, Google is celebrating its birthday this year with a deal on Made by Google products. European Google Stores are marking the 21st anniversary of the company’s founding by discounting products 21%.
In 2018, Google celebrated its 20th anniversary with a Doodle and slew of new features for Search. This year is the company’s 21st birthday, and the Google Store is teasing “celebrations” on Friday.
Google sent out invitations for its October 15th special event today, but the company only just recently updated the Google Store homepage to tease the forthcoming announcements. The copy for the teaser is oddly specific about what to expect next month… and perhaps what not to expect.
The Google Store is one of the best places to pick up products like Pixel smartphones, official accessories, and more. Now, Google has opened up a new storefront for refurbished products that have big discounts in tow, starting most notably with the Pixelbook.
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When pre-orders for Stadia Founder’s Edition opened, Google allowed users to buy additional Stadia Controllers. Available in three colors, Google for some reason did not offer “Wasabi” in Canada and other Nordic regions. That’s changing today with the Google Store in those countries now offering the mint green color.
Announced at I/O 2019 in May, the Google Nest Hub Max is available today from the Google Store and other retailers. The Made by Google Smart Display is simultaneously launching in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.
Before Google confirmed in June that it abandoned two in-development tablets, the Pixel Slate lineup dropped the entry-level Celeron models that were out of stock since launch. Since then, the Chrome OS device has been officially discounted a number of times by the Google Store. The latest offer is an all-time low of $549 and a free Pixel Slate keyboard.
For the past few months, Google has been advertising a service at the bottom of each of its product listings for a consulting service for potential customers to get advice on what to buy. However, on many of those pages, Google has had the wrong number listed for this “product advice” service. Oops.
The latest round of Google Store “Special offers” are live and the Pixel 3 sees a $300 discount. What’s particularly notable is how the deal runs until September 28th, which should be just a few weeks from the expected Pixel 4 unveil at Made by Google 2019.
Google Cloud this year is hosting three Cloud Next conferences around the world. Following San Francisco in April, Tokyo kicked off this week, with the Titan Security Key now available in four more countries.
In recent weeks, Google not only killed the entry-level Celeron Pixel Slate models, but also abandoned first-party tablets for laptops. A Google Store sale on the Pixel Slate today takes $100 off across the line and throws in a free keyboard of your choice.
Last night, the Google Store offered some customers a $300 discount on the Pixel 3. A “glitch” prevented any recipients from redeeming, but the corrected email featuring the necessary Google promo code is now being sent out.
Over the weekend, the Google Store kicked off its summer sale on the Pixel 3 and smart home devices. The Made by Google flagship is currently available for $200 off, but some customers today received an email “glitch” promising a $300 discount.
Since it launched, the Google Pixel 3a has seen some excellent promotions to cut down on its already affordable price tag. This week, Google is sending out emails with the latest Pixel 3a promo which offers $50 to those who refer a friend to purchasing the company’s latest phone.
When Google opened up pre-orders earlier this month, the Stadia Founder’s Edition was the only way to purchase additional Stadia Controllers. The Made by Google controller can now be purchased directly from the Google Store.
Compared to the Pixelbook, the Pixel Slate announced last October has not fared as well in terms of performance and lacks critical acclaim. Software updates continue to address the former issue, while the Google Store is now discounting the Chrome OS tablet family by $200 across the board.
The Google Store is hosting a “Google Assistant Refer a Friend Sweepstakes” where you can win a Home Max anytime your special link is used to make a purchase. This contest is a somewhat odd way for Google to increase Assistant adoption and sales by leveraging your social circle.
Last year, Google was reportedly in “advanced negotiations” to open a flagship retail space in Chicago. A follow-up report now reveals that Google has canceled plans for its first store.
Over the past several weeks, there have been a slew of Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL rumors. The names were officially confirmed by a Google Store leak, while we reported on a handful of specs. Made by Google today teased that “something big is coming to the Pixel universe” on May 7th.
Following this morning’s Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL reveal by the Play Developer Console, the Google Store has leaked the Pixel 3a and the Nest Hub Max. This evening, the Google Store was updated with a new navigation design that revealed these unannounced products.
Google traditionally doesn’t keep last year’s phones around for too long, and this week the company is dropping its 2017 flagships. The Google Store officially no longer sells the Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL.
Spring is officially here and to kick off the new season, Google is offering some discounts on the Google Store. Starting today, several products are on sale including the Google Home Max, Pixelbook, and more.
