Google Home for web: Custom Clips and Camera History Downloads Now Available

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Custom Clips feature lets users select the start time and length of video clips they want to download.
Google Home for web now allows users to review, search and download clips from camera history.
Google Home for web: Custom Clips and Camera History Downloads Now Available

Google Home for web is getting a whole bunch of highly requested features. Users can now review, search for and download clips from camera history. Custom Clips: From your phone or tablet, you can now customize the length of video clips you want to download from your camera's video history. Pick the start time and length of the video, and just clip.



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No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

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  • Unique Points
    • Google has announced that Nest Cam users will be able to view and download recorded clips and scroll through their event timeline on its new home.google.com web portal.
    • <br>Older Nest Cam users (pre-2021) could view live and recorded footage at <a href=
  • Accuracy
    • Google Home for web is entering general availability and adding camera history.
    • The custom clips feature is exiting preview.
  • Deception (0%)
    The article is highly deceiving because it does not provide any evidence or sources for its claims. It uses phrases like 'Google has announced' and 'the company also says', which imply that these are facts rather than opinions or quotes from reliable sources. The author also omits important details, such as the price of the Nest Aware subscription and how it compares to other security camera services. Additionally, the article does not mention any potential drawbacks or limitations of using Google Home for web to view recorded clips and timelines, which could be relevant for readers who are considering switching from the Nest app or app. Furthermore, the author uses emotional language such as 'finally' and 'enhanced', which suggest that these features have been long-awaited by customers when in reality they may not be satisfactory or useful for everyone. The article also does not provide any context or comparison with other similar products on the market, which could help readers make informed decisions about their purchases. Finally, the author uses a biased tone and language that implies that Google is always improving its services and providing more value to customers when in reality it may be exploiting them for profit.
    • The article does not mention any potential drawbacks or limitations of using Google Home for web to view recorded clips and timelines, such as possible technical issues, privacy concerns, or compatibility problems with older Nest Cam models. This is a deceptive practice because it leaves out relevant information that could affect the user experience and satisfaction of customers who are considering switching from the Nest app or app.
    • The article does not provide any context or comparison with other similar products on the market, such as Arlo, Ring, or Wyze cameras. This is a deceptive practice because it leaves out relevant information that could help readers make informed decisions about their purchases and understand how Google's services compare to its competitors.
    • The article does not provide any details about the price of the Nest Aware subscription, which starts at $8 a month and requires users to pay for access to features such as recorded footage and custom clips. This is a deceptive practice because it omits important information that could help readers compare and contrast different security camera services and make informed decisions about their purchases.
    • The article does not provide any information about how to access Google Home for web from different devices or browsers. This is a deceptive practice because it leaves out important details that could help readers use the service and avoid technical difficulties.
    • The article does not provide any sources or evidence for its claim that 'Google has announced' Nest Cam users will finally be able to view and download recorded clips and scroll through their event timeline on its new home.google.com web portal. This is a deceptive practice because it implies that these are facts rather than opinions or quotes from reliable sources, which could have verified or challenged the author's assertions.
    • The article uses a biased tone and language that implies that Google is always improving its services and providing more value to customers when in reality it may be exploiting them for profit. For example, the author does not mention any potential drawbacks or limitations of using Google Home for web, such as possible privacy issues, data breaches, or security vulnerabilities. The author also does not question the motives behind Google's decision to charge a subscription fee for access to certain features that used to be free.
    • The article uses emotional language such as 'finally' and 'enhanced', which suggest that these features have been long-awaited by customers when in reality they may not be satisfactory or useful for everyone. For example, some users may prefer to access their recorded footage from the Nest app or Google Home app rather than a web portal, while others may find the custom clip feature unnecessary or redundant. This is a deceptive practice because it manipulates the emotions of readers and implies that these features are superior and desirable when in reality they may not be.
    • The article uses phrases like 'Picture-in-picture viewing is also slated for Google Home for web', which imply that these are facts rather than opinions or predictions. This is a deceptive practice because it creates false expectations and raises the question of why this feature has not been implemented yet, especially considering that other security camera services have already offered similar features for years.
  • Fallacies (70%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
    Jennifer Pattison Tuohy has a conflict of interest on the topics of Google Home and Nest Cam as she is an employee at The Verge which is owned by Vox Media. She also mentions that the $8 a month subscription fee for web portal access to custom clips and livestreams may be appealing to users.
    • Jennifer Pattison Tuohy writes,

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    • Unique Points
      • Google Home for web is entering general availability and adding camera history.
      • , The custom clips feature is exiting preview.
      • , Video appears at the left, while there's a timeline at the right. You can review history with new event and timeline views, search for specific dates and times, and download clips to share favorite moments. This large screen experience has been optimized for keyboard and mouse use.
      • The supported camera list includes Nest Cam (indoor, wired), Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor), Nest Cam with Floodlight, Nest Doorbell (wired), Nest Doorbell (battery) and more.
      • Google Home for web will now support a version of Public Preview so you can try features before they are more broadly available.
      • More on Google Home: Google One starts including Fitbit Premium and Nest Aware, the Google Home app still cannot schedule Nest cameras, it uses complex automation instead.
    • Accuracy
      • The custom clips feature is exiting preview.
    • Deception (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Fallacies (70%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Bias (75%)
      The article contains a statement that suggests the author has a positive bias towards Google Home for web. The sentence 'Google Home for web is getting the ability to view camera history.
      • > In October of 2022, home.google.com launched in preview.
        • Meanwhile, you can create custom clips from video history on the web: <span class=
          • <p>You can review <strong>history</strong> with the new event and timeline views, search for a specific date and time, and download clips to share your favorite moments.</p>
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            Google Home for web is rolling out camera history and video clips are exiting preview. Abner Li has a financial tie to Google as he works at 9to5google which covers news about the company.
            • . Nest Cam (indoor, wired, 2nd gen)
              • . Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen)
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                The author has a conflict of interest on the topics of Google Home for web and Nest Cam (indoor, wired, 2nd gen) as they are products offered by Alphabet Inc., which is also the parent company of Google. The article does not disclose this conflict.
                • Google Home for web
                  • . Nest Cam (indoor, wired, 2nd gen)

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                  • Unique Points
                    • Google Home for Web is getting a whole bunch of highly requested features.
                    • Users can now review, search for and download clips from camera history. Custom Clips: From your phone or tablet, you can now customize the length of video clips you want to download from your camera's video history. Pick the start time and length of the video, and just clip.
                  • Accuracy
                    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                  • Deception (30%)
                    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that Google Home for Web has received significant updates when it only includes a few minor features. Secondly, the author claims that camera histories are not accessible through the web application but then mentions they can be accessed by using mobile apps which contradicts their statement earlier in the article.
                    • The title implies that Google Home for Web has received significant updates when it only includes a few minor features.
                    • The author claims that camera histories are not accessible through the web application but then mentions they can be accessed by using mobile apps which contradicts their statement earlier in the article.
                  • Fallacies (85%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Bias (75%)
                    The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable by saying 'white supremacists online celebrated the reference to the racist and antisemitic conspiracy.' This is an example of religious bias because it implies that white supremacy is a religion, which it isn't. Additionally, the article mentions Vivek Ramaswamy as being dog-whistling to supporters of extremist far-right ideologies and wild conspiracy theories like QAnon. This is an example of monetary bias because it implies that supporting these ideas will lead to financial gain.
                    • Vivek Ramaswamy has been dog-whistling to supporters of extremist far-right ideologies and wild conspiracy theories like QAnon.
                      • white supremacists online celebrated the reference to the racist and antisemitic conspiracy.
                      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                        Google Home for Web is a product of Google and the article discusses its features such as camera histories, custom clips, and public preview. Therefore it can be concluded that there are potential conflicts of interest between the company producing the product (Google) and the author who writes about it.
                        • The article mentions 'camera histories' which is a feature of Google Home for Web.
                        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication

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                        • Unique Points
                          • Google Nest users can now view event history, download clips, and create custom clips directly from their web browser.
                          • The Public Preview program allows users to try out upcoming features before a wider release including Script Editor for Home Automation, Garage door detection and more.
                        • Accuracy
                          • Google Home for web is now available to the general public with a significant update that brings long-awaited features to the service.
                        • Deception (50%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication
                        • Fallacies (75%)
                          The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the update brings a number of long-awaited features to the service without providing any evidence or sources for this claim. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing how users can now access their camera history directly from their web browser and receive alerts if they accidentally leave their garage door open.
                          • The update brings a number of long-awaited features to the service.
                        • Bias (85%)
                          The article is biased towards Google and its products. The author uses phrases like 'Google Home for web gets long-requested features in major update' to create a positive tone about the product. Additionally, the author mentions that users can now access their camera history directly from their web browser which implies that this was not possible before.
                          • The article is biased towards Google and its products.
                          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                            None Found At Time Of Publication
                          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                            None Found At Time Of Publication