The Sensor Mirror Hi-Fi Assist is a smart mirror with Google Home built in
The Sensor Mirror Hi-Fi Assist has multiple lighting options, great audio, and built-in Google Assistant. It's the perfect way to spice up your morning routine with your favorite tunes, audiobooks, and much more. This smart mirror is part of the continued expansion of the simplehuman brand.
Google Assistant is coming to Android’s default texting app
Google Assistant is getting better and better, and Google has announced that the service is set to make its way to more languages. On top of that, Google is expected to make its way to more Android apps, with the first new app to be the default Android Messages app.
As Android’s nav bar fades, dedicated Google Assistant buttons are on the rise
A lot of new Android phones are going to come with a dedicated hardware button to access the Google Assistant, instead of using the home button on the navigation bar. It's a change to keep up with the increasing use of gesture navigation systems to interact with the Android operating system.
How Alexa or Google Home can help you pull off a memorable Valentine’s Day
If you have an Amazon Echo or Google Home device, you can sweep your sweetheart off his or her feet this Valentine's Day with these romantic, mood-setting tips. Whether you're going out to dinner, cooking dinner, or sending gifts, Alexa and Google Assistant have you covered.
Talk to people in other languages with Google Assistant’s Interpreter Mode
Google announced Interpreter Mode for Google Assistant at CES 2019. Earlier this week, Google introduced Interpreter Mode on a Google Home Help support page. You can now use Interpreter Mode on Google Home smart speakers, some third-party speakers that integrate Google Assistant devices, and all Smart Displays.
Now you can talk to Google Assistant with Nest Secure to keep your home safe
Google recently announced a feature that is new for the Nest Secure home security system. Nest Secure customers will soon be able to talk to Google Assistant on the Nest Guard central control unit. Google Assistant won't be turned on by default, but users can opt-in to enable voice command capability.
You can play NPR’s ‘Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me’ on your smart speaker
NPR's popular comedy news game show is making its way to Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. You can play "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me" on Amazon Echo speakers or Google Home devices with the new Wait Wait Quiz. It's hosted by Peter Sagal and Bill Kurtis and will be updated every week with new questions.
Bring Google Assistant into your car with the Roav Bolt, shown at CES 2019
You can now take your Google Assistant out of your home and into your car with a gadget from Anker called the Roav Bolt. The smart car charger will be compatible even with older car models and it can add features like voice navigation, music controls, and notifications to your regular car.
Alexa who? Google Assistant came to Vegas to dominate voice A.I.
Google has announced numerous upgrades to Google Assistant coming to your smartphone. You're now able to check into your next flight with just your voice, you can also access Google Assistant on Google Maps, and there's finally support for adding items to notes and lists for third-party apps.
With new integrations, Google Assistant makes big push for dominance at CES 2019
This was a huge year for Google Assistant at CES 2019. Google and partners announced scads of Google Assistant-compatible products and services for the home, the car, and travel. Google is going all out to support device makers and software developers to create new products that work with Google Assistant.
Dish is building Google Assistant right into its Hopper DVRs
For most of 2018, you've been able to control your Dish Hopper set-top box, through Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. But coming soon, you won't need a third-party device to make this happen, as Dish will be building Google's Assistant right into its popular set-top boxes.
Google Assistant’s global drive helped it quadruple its active users in 2018
Voice assistants made talking to yourself cool, and they're reaping the benefits. Google has taken to CES 2019 to release the details of how Google Assistant has grown over the last year, and the results are pretty staggering. With 2019 just kicking off, here's how Google Assistant did in 2018.
Google Assistant now lets you donate to charity with a few spoken commands
A new feature for Google Assistant makes it easier than ever to donate to charity. By way of just a few spoken commands, Google's digital assistant lets you choose the charity of your choice, and the amount you'd like to donate. The contribution is then automatically deducted from your linked account.
Samsung TVs are reportedly getting Google Assistant in 2019
Voice assistants aren't just for speakers anymore. Reports suggest Samsung's upcoming line of televisions for 2019 could include Google Assistant built into the device. That would mark a departure for Samsung, which has its own voice assistant called Bixby that it has used in its smart TVs previously.
Which A.I assistant is smarter than the others? One company found the answer
This year's results are in for Loup Ventures' annual Smart Speaker IQ test. The test, which consists of 800 annually updated questions, measures how well the digital voice assistant employed by each device understands each question and answers each question correctly. Who won? Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, or Cortana?
Google Assistant will alert you if it thinks your flight will be delayed
You can already use Google to find out if your upcoming flight is delayed, but soon Google Assistant will start alerting you to let you know. Using historical flight status data and machine learning, the service can even predict a flight delay before it's been officially confirmed.
Google Assistant gets the Marshall treatment with two new smart speakers
Marshall's Voice-series were already some of the most stylish smart speakers on the market, but now they're available as Google Assistant-compatible editions. This makes Marshall one of the few companies to support both Alexa and Google, albeit in separate models.
G’day, Google: U.S. users can now give Assistant a British or Australian accent
U.S. Google Assistant users can give their Assistant a different voice. Google has updated Assistant with the ability for users to give it either a British or Australian accent. So if you live in the U.S. but are used to other accents, you should be able to make Assistant a little more personal.
One band explores the dystopian downside of smart devices in our homes
A video from Brooklyn-based band Big Data, L1zy portrays a dystopian view of life when smart home voice assistants take over. Produced by Ghost+Cow Films, the video starts with the happy arrival of a device on the doormat and quickly leads to disturbing interference with all aspects of family life.
Google Assistant adds new features to help get you through the holiday rush
There's no denying the holidays really are the most wonderful time of the year. But the month of December also means crunch time. That's why Google has conveniently debuted a handful of new Google Assistant features to help your spirts up. But don't worry, they can also be used all-year round.
Huawei could soon take on Google and Amazon with a new digital assistant
According to a report from CNBC, Huawei is working on a new digital assistant that could try to take on the likes of Google and Amazon's Alexa. While Huawei already has a digital assistant in China, the report notes that the new assistant will be specifically targeted at markets outside of China.
iRobot and Google partner to make your smart home smarter
The Roomba is already a smart way to keep your house clean, but it's getting even smarter with some support from Google. iRobot and Google are teaming up to better use the spatial context collected by Roombas to improve the functionality of Google's smart home suite and the overall smart home ecosystem.
August locks now have Alexa, Google Assistant Halloween tricks
This Halloween, there are sure to be a lot of unfamiliar and masked faced showing up at your door. When they arrive, you can be ready for them thanks to some new integrations for Alexa, Google Assistant and IFTTT in August's line of smart locks. This is no Halloween trick, but it is a treat.
Google Translate busts out of Pixel jail, now works on any Assistant headphones
Google’s Pixel Buds were an attempt from the company to replicate the success of Apple’s AirPods, and while they weren’t great, they had a handy feature in Google Translate integration. Now that incredibly useful feature is available on all Google Assistant-enabled headphones.
Speakers gone wild: Alexa, Google spook customers with reefer reminders, F-bombs
Amazon's Alexa and Google Assistant sometimes freak users out in spectacular and sometimes humorous ways. From F-bombs to alarms for cocaine and reefer, here are some examples of colossal smart speaker fails. Has anything weird involving smart speakers ever happened to you?
Google Assistant will now show you a visual ‘snapshot’ of your day
Google announced a few new updates to Google Assistant. Notably, Assistant will now show you a visual snapshot of your day, meaning you can see things like calendar events and recommended events straight from Assistant. Assistant will now also start working straight from your lock screen.
Google is porting some Home Hub features to other smart displays
Google is understandably proud of its new Google Home Hub, which goes on sale later this month, but in a surprise move, it's bringing many of the improvements and features associated with the new device to all of the Google-enabled smart displays in its product ecosystem, including some competing devices.
With Google Duplex and more, the Pixel 3’s A.I. brains are unrivaled
Every phone manufacturer has been hyping artificial intelligence with hyperbole-packed marketing, but Google is crafting features we actually want that actually work. The new Pixel phones might not be stylish, but the A.I. smarts are highly desirable.
The Google Home Hub doesn’t have a camera. Here’s why that’s a good thing
Surprisingly, Google's new Home Hub smart display doesn't have a camera, and that's a good thing. In an age of tech dominated by lots of bells and whistles, we're impressed that Google listened to people's concerns about privacy. How important is video calling on a smart display anyway?
The Google Home Hub smart display: everything you need to know
Google officially unveiled the Google Home Hub at a hardware event in the fall, and began selling it October 22 for $150. The smart display and speaker integrate with Google Assistant to provides a visual element to augment the smart speaker. Here's everything you need to know.
The Google Pixel Stand turns your Android phone into an Assistant-powered hub
Google has taken the wraps off of the new Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL -- and alongside them, the Google Pixel Stand. The Pixel Stand turns an Android phone into a Google Assistant hub, allowing you to see important information at a glance, quickly control your smart home, and more.
Google Assistant now lets you compare rideshare prices and wait times
Google has announced an update to Google Assistant that could make it a whole lot more useful for rideshare users. The update essentially allows users to look at a list of rideshare prices and wait times without the need to individually search for prices from each service.
Google Assistant gets a touchy-feely makeover, adds voice purchasing
There's nothing wrong with Google Assistant's current look, but Google's A.I. could probably still benefit from a fresh coat of paint. Google is upgrading its voice assistant to work better with a variety of touch and voice inputs, and it's also making it possible for users to make in-app purchases.
Research finds the sound of chirping birds can be used to hack Alexa
Your voice assistant may not be as safe as you think it is. According to researchers in Germany, the Alexas, Siris, and Assistants of the world can be hacked with manipulated audio files that hide hidden commands. They may sound like birds chirping to a human, but A.I. assistants can hear secret messages.