Hardware releases in 2020 have obviously been pretty strange affairs across the board. From virtual events to outright cancelled ones, the standard vehicle of getting people together to launch new stuff is clearly out of sorts amid a global pandemic, and it feels like no one has been more affected … [Read more...] about We may see Google’s new Nest Home speaker by the end of August
Google Assistant
Google Assistant has become the central focus for Google ever since their event in October of 2016. With the roll-out in full swing to many devices across multiple categories, Google Assistant is becoming extremely pervasive. The flagship device for Google Assistant, Google Home, is also powered by a varied version of Chrome OS. As we watch Assistant fully integrate into Chrome OS, we realize the Assitant story is just beginning.
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Hey Google, let’s talk Shark Week!
Hard to believe but the Discovery Channel's "wildly" popular Shark Week is now in its third decade of production. Now in its 32nd season, Shark Week began as an entertaining effort to educate viewers about common misconceptions while helping draw attention to preservation of the species. The … [Read more...] about Hey Google, let’s talk Shark Week!
You can now listen to Google News or Discover just like an audio book
A couple weeks ago, in a reality that feels like it was months ago, I put out a quick piece on a new feature that Google Assistant now has on your phone that gives it the ability to read aloud basically anything on the internet. Not only does it read things, it does so with natural pauses, natural … [Read more...] about You can now listen to Google News or Discover just like an audio book
[Updated] TicWatch Pro LTE review: The WearOS smartwatch for the masses [VIDEO]
I have long been a lover of watches. I'm not a connoisseur, per se. I simply like a nice looking timepiece. I've owned some relatively expensive pieces from Bulova and the like but I've also enjoyed cheap, no-name watches I've found at overstock shops. Some of my favorite go-to watches cost little … [Read more...] about [Updated] TicWatch Pro LTE review: The WearOS smartwatch for the masses [VIDEO]
Two years later, the Google Home Max is still worth your money
This isn't a review, per se, but a look back on all the time we've spent with one of the most-used pieces of tech in our office. Like a good refrigerator or washing machine, devices like the Google Home Max can become so embedded in your day-to-day routine that it becomes easy to forget how … [Read more...] about Two years later, the Google Home Max is still worth your money
Why you should buy the Google Nest Mini instead of the Home Mini every time [VIDEO]
Back in October at Google's Hardware event, one of the new pieces of hardware was a discrete, modest, but very meaningful update to the cheapest in-home device in Google's lineup: the Google Home Mini. That device is single-handedly responsible for the ingress of the Google Assistant into countless … [Read more...] about Why you should buy the Google Nest Mini instead of the Home Mini every time [VIDEO]
Nest Wi-Fi and Nest Mini: Small changes make all the difference [VIDEO]
As expected, Google unveiled an updated Mini speaker today along with a second-generation Wifi. Both of which are now part of the Nest brand and with the new name comes some updates that make the new devices better than ever. Nest Mini Google's second iteration of the Mini Assistant smart … [Read more...] about Nest Wi-Fi and Nest Mini: Small changes make all the difference [VIDEO]
Google’s Duplex AI now powers Assistant in Chrome
Announced at Google I/O 2018, Duplex takes the Google Assistant to an entirely new level in the realm of "smart things." In its current state, the "concierge" platform gives mobile phone users with the Google Assistant app the ability to let the smart-assistant make reservations, book appointments … [Read more...] about Google’s Duplex AI now powers Assistant in Chrome
Finding your next favorite podcast just became easier
Podcasts have become a part of many people's daily routine. From listening to Elon Musk on The Joe Rogan Experience during your morning commute to catching up on the latest episode of The Chrome Cast while you are making dinner; Podcasts are convenient because they can easily fit into our busy lives … [Read more...] about Finding your next favorite podcast just became easier
Unboxing The World’s First Google Assistant-Enabled Smart Clock [Video]
Lenovo's Assistant-powered smart clock was released just this morning and we've got one in the house for your unboxing pleasure. We got a glimpse of the tiny smart display at CES Las Vegas back in January and now it's time to take a closer look. So, without further ado, let's see what's in the … [Read more...] about Unboxing The World’s First Google Assistant-Enabled Smart Clock [Video]
How To Get Google Assistant Running On Your Chromebook Right Now On Chrome OS 72
Chrome OS 72 began rolling out to the masses yesterday and brought a slew of new features and updates along with it. You can check out Gabriel's article that outlines all the new stuff users can expect with the latest update, but there was an addition baked into Chrome OS 72 that Google didn't … [Read more...] about How To Get Google Assistant Running On Your Chromebook Right Now On Chrome OS 72
Hands-On With Google Home Hub: Google’s First Smart Display
Rounding out our time with Google on Tuesday was a bit of hands-on time with the new Google Home Hub. Like everything else on offer by Google lately, this piece of hardware is different not only because of how it is built, but also because of the software experience within. … [Read more...] about Hands-On With Google Home Hub: Google’s First Smart Display
