Google just added two new natural language Assistant voices to their platform so that developers can deliver higher quality experiences to their users. The two new English-speaking voices come as an updated to their prosody model. You can listen to one of them below to get a sense for how different … [Read more...] about Google Assistant is receiving more natural sounding voice models again
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The new Chromecast with Google TV will be pretty awesome for gaming, just not yet
I've been out of town for a few days, so my tinkering on the new Chromecast with Google TV has been put on a short hold. This morning I'm back in the office and beginning to get to the bottom of some of the questions that have been floating around in my head surrounding Google's new media streaming … [Read more...] about The new Chromecast with Google TV will be pretty awesome for gaming, just not yet
Got $5? You could pick up a Google Home Mini at this local retailer
2020 has been a bizarre year that has seen us fundamentally change the way we do just about everything and the way we shop is right at the top of that list. Online and delivery have become the go-to services for millions of os shoppers that once enjoyed spending hours casually perusing through … [Read more...] about Got $5? You could pick up a Google Home Mini at this local retailer
An affordable Nest Thermostat with hand gesture controls may be coming very soon
According to a Bloomberg report by Mark Gurman, Nest plans to release a new thermostat in the 'coming weeks' at an aggressive $129 price point. The original thermostat costs $249. Google does have a budget friendly version called the Nest Thermostat E at $169, but it's lacking in features and is … [Read more...] about An affordable Nest Thermostat with hand gesture controls may be coming very soon
Stadia now officially supports playing over a mobile data connection
Back in July, the Stadia team announced that users could try out an experimental feature in beta which would allow them to play games over 4G and 5G data connections on the go. Now, that feature has exited beta and is now widely available through a server side update to the app, according to Reddit … [Read more...] about Stadia now officially supports playing over a mobile data connection
Google account security alerts find a new spoof-proof home and all you have to do is ask
Your Google account is about to get more secure now that account security alerts will be shown in-app under your profile picture. Normally, these alerts are housed in your account settings and Google sends out an email and a notification to your device, but some users unfamiliar with manually … [Read more...] about Google account security alerts find a new spoof-proof home and all you have to do is ask
Costco is selling a 4-pack of Google’s new WiFi for only $229
Just this week, Google quietly rolled out a refreshed version of its mesh WiFi router, the Google Wi-Fi. This router differs from the Nest mesh system as it is made up of identical routers that are used to create the mesh network while the Nest system uses a single router and additional points to … [Read more...] about Costco is selling a 4-pack of Google’s new WiFi for only $229
Google Nest Hub Max gets complete UI rework, dark theme and sticky notes
Thanks to Youtuber Jan Boromeusz reporting to Ben Schoon over at 9to5Google, we now have a full look at the Nest Hub Max's refreshed UI which focuses on placing more useful and personal information in front of the user. There's also a new dark theme and the long awaited sticky notes feature. Let's … [Read more...] about Google Nest Hub Max gets complete UI rework, dark theme and sticky notes
G Suite is out, say hello to Google Workspace
It appears that Google is making an attempt to reinvent itself now that the company is becoming more of a household name for not only services but also hardware. The highly-anticipated Chromecast comes bearing a remote but also introduces the completely reimagined Google TV that will take the place … [Read more...] about G Suite is out, say hello to Google Workspace
YouTube Music adds another key, missing feature as Play Music begins winding down
Make no mistake about it, I've had my hangups with YouTube Music and Google's decision to force feed it to all the satisfied Google Play Music users out there. I've said it before and I'll say it again: if you are replacing a viable service with a new service, the new service should do everything - … [Read more...] about YouTube Music adds another key, missing feature as Play Music begins winding down
6 easy to use drawing apps for your kid’s Chromebook with no ads or in-app purchases
Last week, I published an article called The artist's guide to drawing and sketching on a Chromebook, in which I covered several of the most popular drawing apps. Today, I'll be going over six ways your child can draw on their Chromebook with virtually no learning curve. Keep in mind that these apps … [Read more...] about 6 easy to use drawing apps for your kid’s Chromebook with no ads or in-app purchases
Chrome OS Capture Mode: Say hello to your Chromebook’s new snippet tool and screen recorder
Last month, Robby unearthed a new screen capture feature that will soon give Chromebooks a proper UI for the screenshot tool. Shortly thereafter, Chrome Story discovered that the new "capture mode" is more than just a simple interface upgrade. Instead, the new screen capture feature will also allow … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Capture Mode: Say hello to your Chromebook’s new snippet tool and screen recorder
