According to 9to5Google's latest APK Insights deep dive, a new, upcoming feature was discovered for Nest Hub Max users. Instead of activating your display traditionally using the "Hey Google" hotword phrase, you'll be able to trigger Assistant just by looking at it, and yes, I'm being serious. In … [Read more...] about You’ll soon be able to activate Assistant on your Nest Hub Max just by looking at it
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You can now rename custom Google Assistant Routines after they’ve been created
A user on Reddit encountered a new setting in their Google Home app for Routines that's sure to take some of the pain out of managing them. Normally, when you create a Routine by voice with Assistant, it's dumped into the Home app with the name you gave it verbally under the Starter trigger. The … [Read more...] about You can now rename custom Google Assistant Routines after they’ve been created
Google TV will now show you YouTube videos in response to questions you ask Assistant
Google has officially created a roundup post on its Nest community forum of features that we’ve been tracking and reporting on for some time now. From Birthday cards appearing on Nest Hub devices, to a completely redesigned Hub UI complete with a more Pixel-like functionality in wake of its upcoming … [Read more...] about Google TV will now show you YouTube videos in response to questions you ask Assistant
Goodbye Snapshot: Google now wants you to ask Assistant nicely for everything instead
I recently explored the idea of Google Assistant Snapshot being baked into Chrome OS and lamented that it had been missing on my Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 4 devices for some time. Hell, I even created a mockup for it! Normally, you can access this visual and personalized Google Assistant card stack by … [Read more...] about Goodbye Snapshot: Google now wants you to ask Assistant nicely for everything instead
This Android 11 fullscreen ‘At a Glance’ prototype makes me miss Assistant Snapshot
Last week, Android Authority obtained some exclusive screenshots of a fullscreen 'At a Glance' prototype for the lock screen of Android 11 that never went public. These shots revealed that Google had plans to make 'At a Glance' much more robust and let it fill your entire screen while active instead … [Read more...] about This Android 11 fullscreen ‘At a Glance’ prototype makes me miss Assistant Snapshot
Nothing adds Google Assistant to its earbuds, giving Pixel Buds A-Series more competition
For anyone who may have been as disgruntled with the previous generation of Pixel Buds as I was and may be looking for an alternative, the Pixel Buds A-Series are great. So far as I can tell, they've completely fixed the cutouts that Google couldn't overcome with past iterations, and they're … [Read more...] about Nothing adds Google Assistant to its earbuds, giving Pixel Buds A-Series more competition
Google introduces account level Enhanced Safe Browsing, expands Assistant Guest Mode, more
As a part of this year's Safer Internet Day 2022, Google has announced several updates to its privacy and security efforts across the board. Since last year when it auto-enrolled 150 million Google Account users into 2SV, or two-step verification, the company has seen a 50% decrease in compromised … [Read more...] about Google introduces account level Enhanced Safe Browsing, expands Assistant Guest Mode, more
How to turn off Google Assistant on your Chromebook and why you may want to
Google Assistant is great...most of the time. It's fantastic for over a million actions - many of those which can transform the way we obtain and utilize information. There's no denying that its presence in our lives has completely transformed the way we live, work, and interact with the world … [Read more...] about How to turn off Google Assistant on your Chromebook and why you may want to
It’s okay to tell Google Assistant to self-destruct every once in a while
I've had my ups and downs with Google Assistant in the past, and have even written about how many of you have shared those frustrations. Unfortunately, a handful of users resort to cursing at their smart home speakers and displays in hopes of relieving the pressure of it being wrong in its responses … [Read more...] about It’s okay to tell Google Assistant to self-destruct every once in a while
It’s not your fault: Setting timers with Google Assistant on smart displays is busted right now
Google Assistant is great...when it works. Generally, failed attempts to command your personalized helper can be chalked up to not speaking loud enough or clear enough for it to comprehend you. Other times, it's due to you not using the right hotwords or phrases to get the reaction you want. Today, … [Read more...] about It’s not your fault: Setting timers with Google Assistant on smart displays is busted right now
As Chromebooks continue to evolve, Google Assistant Discover remains absent
Google Discover is a fantastic and quick way in which most Android phone users (especially Pixel users) check what's happening in the world around them. One swipe from left to right on their phone's home screen produces a wealth of generated content both old and new without the need for them to open … [Read more...] about As Chromebooks continue to evolve, Google Assistant Discover remains absent
Google’s Pixel Watch looks to be getting the next-gen Assistant and a possible Exynos chip
We already know the upcoming Pixel Watch is going to look really great, have some sweet watch faces, and hopefully offer up a Pixel-specific take on Wear OS 3. While we still don't know when the device will arrive or what the pricing will be, thanks to some digging by 9to5 Google, we now know a few … [Read more...] about Google’s Pixel Watch looks to be getting the next-gen Assistant and a possible Exynos chip
