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Holidays 2015 Gift Guide: Google steps up its hardware game

(KRON) — Google has really stepped up its hardware game. Lately they have come out with some cool gadgets that make great gifts for the techie in your life. You can’t go wrong gifting one of the latest Google devices..

1. Chromecast $35


This tiny streaming media player hides behind your TV but packs a powerful punch. Cast the entertainment you love from your favorite device to your HDTV. Chromecast works with iPhone, iPad, or Android devices, plus Chromebook, Mac, and Windows laptops. Just tap the Cast button in mobile apps and websites you already use to start casting right to your TV. Use your phone, tablet, or laptop to play, pause, and adjust the volume. See anything on your Android phone or tablet on your TV, or use your laptop to cast any website from the Chrome browser. If it’s online, you can cast it.Link- https://store.google.com/product/chromecast_2015


2. Chromecast Audio $35

This is new this year. Turn any speaker in your house through its mini aux input (headphone jack) into a wireless speaker that will stream your music off your phone or tablet. Cast the music you love from your favorite devices to the best speakers in your home. Chromecast Audio works with iPhone, iPad, and Android devices, plus Chromebook, Mac, and Windows laptops. Your phone or tablet is your remote control for the music.Link- https://store.google.com/product/chromecast_audio


OnHub

3. OnHub Wi-Fi Router $220

Wi-Fi made easy. This is Google’s version of a wireless router. Super easy set up and use. An innovative antenna design and smart software work together to constantly optimize your connection and prioritize devices to provide the fastest Wi-Fi where and when it matters most. OnHub includes next-generation technologies and, over time, will support a growing number of smart devices. And automatic updates mean you’ll always have the latest new features and security upgrades to keep your network safe, seamlessly. Control OnHub by waving your hand over its top. For example, just wave to prioritize a device to make sure it has enough bandwidth, like your Chromecast while streaming a movie.Link- https://store.google.com/product/onhub_from_asus


4. Nexus player $100

Google’s high end powerful media streaming player. Entertainment tailored for you. Watch the latest shows, hit movies, and viral videos from Google Play, YouTube, and your favorite apps. Find what you’re looking for with Voice Search, and enjoy recommendations tailored to your tastes. Enjoy movies, shows, and photos on your big screen from most Chromebook, Android, or iOS devices.Link- https://store.google.com/product/_nexus_player