Did you know that there was an open-source smart home platform called Home Assistant? Me either! News of it comes at just the right time though, because recently, I expressed my frustrations with Google Assistant and its competitors. Instead of being the future we were promised, these AI assistants … [Read more...] about If you have a love-hate relationship with Google Assistant, an open-source alternative is coming
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I’m not saying Google Assistant is dumb, but it doesn’t seem as smart as I used to think it was
Google Assistant has fundamentally changed the way we all live our lives. From a convenience standpoint, intelligence and learning, and even a social aspect play a role in how it's shaped and shifted the landscape of how we interact with technology and one another. Ever since the global COVID-19 … [Read more...] about I’m not saying Google Assistant is dumb, but it doesn’t seem as smart as I used to think it was
Grab the Lenovo Smart Clock 2 w/Google Assistant and wireless charger and save $47
It's no secret that Lenovo makes some of my favorite Google Assistant smart displays. From the 7" model that has lived on my kitchen counter forever to the tiny smart clock essential that I used for the longest time as my alarm clock, Lenovo's family of Assistant-enabled smart displays offers a … [Read more...] about Grab the Lenovo Smart Clock 2 w/Google Assistant and wireless charger and save $47
How to have your Android phone’s Google Assistant read articles out loud to you
Time is of the essence nowadays in this modern world where we are all either rushing to work or to our next appointment. Yet, we still have to manufacture somehow more time to keep up with friends, social media, and the news. Many are not aware, but Google gave us a very useful tool that allows us … [Read more...] about How to have your Android phone’s Google Assistant read articles out loud to you
Android 13 removes Google Assistant’s light theme
After the release of Android 13 on Pixel devices this year, some users noticed that the Google Assistant UI all of a sudden adopted a dark theme, even though their device had dark mode turned off. It bothered fans of light mode enough to submit an issue tracker reporting the supposed bug to Google. … [Read more...] about Android 13 removes Google Assistant’s light theme
Google Assistant adds parental controls, an educational dictionary, new kid-friendly voices
I've always loved Google's family-centric updates. Any time I see that the company is focusing on the kiddos and how they interact with technology and subsequently, how parents can manage those interactions to protect them as they grow and learn to absorb the world around them, I'm stoked. Today on … [Read more...] about Google Assistant adds parental controls, an educational dictionary, new kid-friendly voices
Less is sometimes more: I’m glad the new Nest Wifi Pro won’t have Google Assistant built-in
Earlier this week, we reported on the fact that Google announced the all-new Nest Wifi Pro at its 2022 hardware event. At that time, we covered its specifications like its Wifi 6E capability for faster speeds, longer reach, and more simultaneously connected devices. However, something I completely … [Read more...] about Less is sometimes more: I’m glad the new Nest Wifi Pro won’t have Google Assistant built-in
Google Assistant’s Driving Mode Dashboard is being shut down in favor of Google Maps
Another day, another shuttered Google project. What did you expect to wake up to today? A Google spokesperson told 9to5Google directly this week that it would be "sunsetting" its Assistant Driving Mode Dashboard. After the removal of Android Auto for phones, the Driving Dashboard was the company's … [Read more...] about Google Assistant’s Driving Mode Dashboard is being shut down in favor of Google Maps
Google Assistant’s new updates will make your Made by Google devices more helpful
At the Made by Google event that took place yesterday, Google highlighted some of the most recent updates to its Assistant's robust AI capabilities, including new and creative methods for interacting more intuitively with it on the newly launched Pixel 7 series and the Pixel Watch. These are the … [Read more...] about Google Assistant’s new updates will make your Made by Google devices more helpful
You’ll soon be able to silence your Pixel 6 with a Google Assistant Quick Phrase
Quick phrases have been part of Google Assistant for some time now. For those not familiar, Quick phrases are a way to respond and send commands to the Assistant without invoking the "Hey, Google" wake phrase. These commands became extremely helpful when it came to Assistant speakers, like being … [Read more...] about You’ll soon be able to silence your Pixel 6 with a Google Assistant Quick Phrase
How to use Google Assistant Driving mode
In case you are not aware, Android Auto for phone screens – not the version of Android Auto that displays in your car's display – is going away soon in favor of Google Assistant driving mode. While Google Maps is still what your phone will use for navigation, Assistant driving mode makes it easier … [Read more...] about How to use Google Assistant Driving mode
Google Assistant location-based reminders are going away soon
According to an easy-to-miss sentence on a Google Assistant Help page first found by 9to5Google, Assistant's location-based reminders are being axed entirely. On Android, a notification appears at the top of your "Reminders" page through the Chrome browser or Google app stating this fact while … [Read more...] about Google Assistant location-based reminders are going away soon
