We knew Google was getting close to rolling our phone calls with Google Home, and it looks like that roll out has officially begun. Yesterday, we received an email detailing this new service coming to Google Home users across the board. Upon trying a call last night, we had no luck As of this … [Read more...] about Google Home Phone Calling Now Available For All Users
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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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Another Google Assistant Sighting On Chromebooks
Earlier this month, the Google Assistant made its debut in the Developer channel of Chrome OS. The new setting lacked any functionality and has since been removed as work continues on this exciting new feature. Another interesting development has manifested in the latest update to the Developer … [Read more...] about Another Google Assistant Sighting On Chromebooks
Google Assistant Headphones: Hey, Why Not?
News and rumors flying like crazy this week. It seems Monday's eclipse is quickly being overshadowed (pun intended) by Google's launch of Android O and rumors of never-before-seen hardware. We can't express how excited we are to see Chromebook 'Eve' make her debut, hopefully at an upcoming … [Read more...] about Google Assistant Headphones: Hey, Why Not?
Google Home Bluetooth Audio Is Now Officially Live
In early July we reported on the sightings of Bluetooth functionality up and running on Google Home devices for a handful of users. At that time, it seemed that Google had mistakenly let the cat out of the bag just a bit early and after these early reports, not many additional users seemed to be … [Read more...] about Google Home Bluetooth Audio Is Now Officially Live
Google Home Can Now Make Phone Calls
Announced back in May at Google I/O,a a feature that Google promised has finally become a reality. As of today, the update for Google Home is rolling out that will allow users to make phone calls directly from the device itself. According to The Keyword, a simple utterance of "OK, Google, call … [Read more...] about Google Home Can Now Make Phone Calls
Google Home Preview Program: What It Is & How To Get It
Google provided a Preview Program last September for the Chromecast, allowing early updates for broader field testing before rolling out a firmware update. That program is still up and running, and looks to be joined by a similar setup for Google Home. What's The Reason? In a nutshell, this is … [Read more...] about Google Home Preview Program: What It Is & How To Get It
Google Assistant Coming To The Chrome Browser
Google Assistant - if you've somehow managed not to hear about it or encounter it in some way, shape or form until now - is Google's virtual assistant that is already embedded in many devices and form factors across Google's current purview. From smartphones, tablets and Google Home, the … [Read more...] about Google Assistant Coming To The Chrome Browser
Google Assistant Makes First Appearance On Chromebooks
Chrome OS Stable just updated to version 60 and while it brought with it some welcome enhancements, the subsequent incremental update to the Developer channel has revealed some exciting news for Chromebook users. You are probably aware of the reports that the Google Assistant will soon be … [Read more...] about Google Assistant Makes First Appearance On Chromebooks
New Chromebook Keyboard Layout Leaked
There has been a lot of talk lately surrounding some major changes coming for the Chrome OS keyboard layout. Along with a revamped top row, the Google Assistant will be making her way to Chromebooks. Until now, the actual layout of the updated keyboard has been a guessing game. We've made a … [Read more...] about New Chromebook Keyboard Layout Leaked
Detachable Chromebook ‘Soraka’ Gets Assistant Button
Well, folks, this makes two. We originally discovered 'Eve' having a dedicated Assistant button a few weeks back and, at the time, wondered if it would be the only device getting such treatment for the time being. In the 'Eve' is a #madebyGoogle device theory, it would stand to reason that … [Read more...] about Detachable Chromebook ‘Soraka’ Gets Assistant Button
Google Home And Wifi Coming To Germany
At Google I/O this past May, Rishi Chandra announced that Google Home would be coming to more countries including Canada, Australia, Japan and more by late summer. That trek across the globe looks to be happening sooner than later. Google Home, along with Google Wifi is now officially … [Read more...] about Google Home And Wifi Coming To Germany
Chromebooks Say Hello To Assistant, Goodbye To “OK Google”
Well folks, the transition is officially underway. While we've been reporting on the upcoming appearance of the Google Assistant on the upcoming Chromebook 'Eve', we've been waiting for signs of a full-blown takeover by Google Assistant to come along. We were clued in that the transition … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Say Hello To Assistant, Goodbye To “OK Google”
