SAN JOSE — Some unassuming properties that Google bought in downtown San Jose near the Shark Tank are poised to provide land to “jump-start” an affordable housing site made possible by the search giant’s transit village. During 2018, in multiple transactions over a span of seven months, Google bought three properties on North Montgomery Street and North Autumn Street. At the time, the transactions raised eyebrows because the properties were outside of the emerging footprint of the… Source link
Read More »Google’s new north Mountain View plans show more affordable homes
MOUNTAIN VIEW — Google has filed a new set of proposals for two new neighborhoods in northern Mountain View, an ambitious endeavor that would create thousands of new homes — and represent the largest residential project in that city’s history. Two new neighborhoods of houses, office buildings, shops, restaurants, open spaces, and public areas would sprout north of U.S. Highway 101 in Mountain View, according to Google’s preliminary master plan proposal for North Bayshore that the… Source link
Read More »Google’s new north Mountain View plans show more affordable homes
MOUNTAIN VIEW — Google has filed a new set of proposals for two new neighborhoods in northern Mountain View, an ambitious endeavor that would create thousands of new homes — and represent the largest residential project in that city’s history. Two new neighborhoods of houses, office buildings, shops, restaurants, open spaces, and public areas would sprout north of U.S. Highway 101 in Mountain View, according to Google’s preliminary master plan proposal for North Bayshore that the… Source link
Read More »Google loan, real estate deal bolster San Jose affordable homes
SAN JOSE — An affordable housing project in San Jose has moved closer to reality with a new loan and the developer’s purchase of the properties where the homes will be built. The Kelsey Ayer Station has landed more financing from Google and the project’s developer has just completed a purchase of the properties needed for the 115-unit development, according to public documents filed in Santa Clara County on Jan. 15. “Google has allowed us to accelerate our development plans and keep… Source link
Read More »Google Home’s recent update brings a handy new trick to your voice assistant
Google Home can now perform an action in the future — up to seven days from now, according to Google. Dale Smith/CNET … Source link
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Execute custom commands without saying a word, with Google Home’s new home screen widgets on Android. Chris Monroe/CNET … Source link
Read More »For Google Home’s best music setup, do these steps right away with Apple Music, Spotify and more
Google teased a significant amount of additional bass and overall better sound out of the Nest Mini smart speaker, released last year. Juan Garzon/CNET … Source link
Read More »You might use Google Home’s new music feature every single day. Here’s how it works best
Lots of people have multiple Google Home and Nest smart speakers in their houses, and the Google Home app’s new media controls help keep them organized. Dale… Source link
Read More »Google map highlights Roanoke, Salem homes decked out in Christmas lights
ROANOKE, Va. – Viewing Christmas lights is a beloved tradition for some families this season, and now there is a map going around outlining the route to take to make the trip memorable. With more than 100 addresses listed, a Google map highlights homes in Roanoke and Salem going all out this year with their Christmas decorations. Josh Vest is one of them. He spent nearly 24 hours installing 4,000 lights, a massive video board and music. Vest did not know his address was on the list, but… Source link
Read More »Google Home’s new scheduling feature is quirky, but cool. Here’s how to use it
Google Home can now perform an action in the future — up to seven days from now, according to Google. Dale Smith/CNET … Source link
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