Here’s what you need to know from Google’s tech event

October 4, 2017

Google launched their newest products today—including the Google Home Mini and Pixel 2—and we rounded up all the information you need to know.

Google Home Mini:
The Google Home Mini is the mini version of the Google Home that is already on the market. According to the livestream, it’s run by touch and offers 360-degree sound. It’ll be available in three colors, with red, white and black shades. Not to mention, it’s available for preorder now, and it’ll be in-stores Oct. 19.

Today we launched our new donut-sized #GoogleHome Mini, and we built a donut shop to celebrate. On tour now in the U.S. and Canada, get a taste before it hits stores → g.co/donuts

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Google Home Max:
The Google Home Max is, according to The Guardian, a surprise announcement. It’s a music-focused speaker that supports “YouTube Music, Spotify, and other music services.” It’ll be available in December in charcoal or chalk shades and will come with a free one-year subscription to Google’s own YouTube Red.

Google Home Max is a premium smart speaker for music lovers, made to fit your space and style → https://t.co/KgrOzmaEaC #madebygoogle pic.twitter.com/wZuBQyQdqm

— Google (@Google) October 4, 2017

Pixelbook:
Google launched a new laptop—well, laptop/tablet combination. You can purchase a Pixelbook Pen and use the laptop tablet-style, but it has a touchscreen and keyboard for those folks who like to keep it traditional. It’ll start at $999, with preorders available now.

Laptops, reimagined: a versatile high-performance Chromebook, Google Pixelbook works the way you do. #madebygoogle https://t.co/qsmLWS8ePI

— Google (@Google) October 4, 2017

Pixel 2:
Google unveiled the Pixel 2, which comes in two sizes: 5 inch or 6 inch XL. It features special planning tools like and a smart camera “Lens,” according to The Guardian. The Pixel 2 will cost $649, and the Pixel 2 XL $849, and both can be preordered today. Not to mention, for a limited time, Pixel 2 preorders will come with a free Google Home Mini.

Coming soon, Pixel 2's augmented reality-optimized camera will put characters and objects at your fingertips with AR Stickers. #madebygoogle pic.twitter.com/5rCStABWYe

— Google (@Google) October 4, 2017

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