It would seem Google Assistant with Bard is closer than ever to arriving on some phones. Announced back at the yearly Google hardware event in October of 2023, the overhauled and AI-injected Assistant with Bard has been leaking out here and there, and this latest look (from the Pixel Tips app) … [Read more...] about Here’s Google Assistant with Bard in action
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Here’s an early look at the Google Assistant with Bard
The launch of Google's new AI-enhanced Assistant with Bard might be right around the corner. As we've seen the current Google Assitant get less and less capable, the promise of a new Assitant with the AI smarts of Bard is something that has me excited about a digital personal assistant again. The … [Read more...] about Here’s an early look at the Google Assistant with Bard
Google Assistant Quick Phrases are super helpful and arriving on Pixel Buds Pro
In the event that you didn't already know this was a thing, you can do a few Google Assistant actions on your Pixel phone without the need of uttering "Hey Google" beforehand. Pixel phones are able to answer, silence, or fully decline incoming calls with just the vocal command - "answer", "decline" … [Read more...] about Google Assistant Quick Phrases are super helpful and arriving on Pixel Buds Pro
Good news: Google Assistant with Bard is likely coming Pixel 6 and 7 series phones as well
According to 9to5Google, who did a deep dive of the latest Google app beta version 14.41, code strings for Assistant with Bard point to support for more than just the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. In fact, this revolutionary new revamp for the ridiculously useless Assistant may be coming to both the 6th and … [Read more...] about Good news: Google Assistant with Bard is likely coming Pixel 6 and 7 series phones as well
Google Assistant swaps ‘Lens’ quick capture option for a ‘Screen reader’ button
Recently, I noticed a 'Lens' option that intermittently popped up on Google Assistant for my Pixel phone. Appearing just once or twice, it quickly disappeared and I was left scratching my head. Apparently, this has been a thing on some devices, but not all, for a few months at least. As reported … [Read more...] about Google Assistant swaps ‘Lens’ quick capture option for a ‘Screen reader’ button
Google Assistant plans a return to its former glory with the help of Artificial Intelligence
I've been on a warpath against Google Assistant this year both in my home and in my highly opinionated pieces here on Chrome Unboxed. Google's once golden child has become dumber than a box of rocks, and most of our readers agree whole heartedly each time we have this discussion. Assistant has … [Read more...] about Google Assistant plans a return to its former glory with the help of Artificial Intelligence
Google Assistant is finally going to get a bit of generative AI
Google Assistant looks to finally be on the receiving end of some generative AI and will soon be able to condense long passages of website text into manageable, clear-cut summaries. An update is being worked on in the Google app beta version 14.29 and a new "Summarize" feature has been spotted by … [Read more...] about Google Assistant is finally going to get a bit of generative AI
“I don’t know, but I found these results”: Google Assistant appears to be quiet quitting this year
I've been on the offensive against Google Assistant this year, and I'm not ashamed of it either. The virtual assistant has gone from world class to dumber than a box of rocks. It consistently fails to respond, toggle lights, performs completely unrelated actions, and more. It's just so bad that I … [Read more...] about “I don’t know, but I found these results”: Google Assistant appears to be quiet quitting this year
Google Assistant will finally shut up and do what it’s told instead of excessively narrating itself
Besides being dumber than a box of rocks lately, Google Assistant is pretty alright with the basics - turning your smart devices on and off, and answering basic questions (sometimes). Recently, the team responsible for developing and maintaining it was sent to work on Bard AI, the company's new … [Read more...] about Google Assistant will finally shut up and do what it’s told instead of excessively narrating itself
How to use ChatGPT on your Chromebook: Witness the future Google Assistant should have been
Have you ever wished that Google Assistant could do more? That it was more contextually aware, could carry a conversation better, or was just overall just more useful? I'm not saying it's dumb or anything, but it sure isn't what it used to be and it certainly isn't the future of virtual helpers we … [Read more...] about How to use ChatGPT on your Chromebook: Witness the future Google Assistant should have been
You’re not imagining it: Google Assistant recently had trouble controlling your smart devices
Yesterday, I asked Google Assistant on my Nest Mini to turn off the smart light in one of my rooms, and for the first time ever, it responded with something other than "Okay, turning the bedroom light on". For a moment, I was taken aback, because I knew that I had set everything up properly and … [Read more...] about You’re not imagining it: Google Assistant recently had trouble controlling your smart devices
Google Assistant just removed the end time for music sleep timers without telling anyone
Many people who use Google Assistant around the home (those who aren't completely and utterly frustrated and done with it by now) often play music on their Nest Hub, Nest Mini, or other Assistant-enabled devices to fall asleep faster. Putting on your favorite lo-fi or relaxing music as opposed to … [Read more...] about Google Assistant just removed the end time for music sleep timers without telling anyone
