We've not talked expressly about Google's Chrome Music Lab, but it falls into the same category that Chrome Experiments does: it is a place to showcase what is possible in Chrome from different perspectives. We have discussed Voice Experiments and the Music Lab is quite similar. Take really … [Read more...] about Google’s Song Maker Exemplifies What Is Possible With Current Web Technologies
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Google I/O 2018 Schedule Is Up: Chromebooks Get Dedicated Session
Google has two decidedly different events each year. One focuses on hardware and is meant entirely for consumers and press folks. That event is held in October and gives Google a yearly platform to showcase the latest, greatest hardware on offer from the search giant. Sure, there are software … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2018 Schedule Is Up: Chromebooks Get Dedicated Session
Display Your Weather Forecast on Chromecast With Google Home
Sure, Smart Displays were all the rage at CES back in February, but that doesn't mean the biggest display in your home isn't getting in on some of the Google Assistant love as well. Not long ago, Google rolled out a feature for Chromecast and Google Home that can give all of us a bit of a taste … [Read more...] about Display Your Weather Forecast on Chromecast With Google Home
Google Gives Free Audiobook To Google Home Owners
It seems Google is pretty serious about its newly-released Audiobook collection. So serious, in fact, that they are unleashing their second substantial promotion for the service within just weeks of launch. The first time around, Google gave everyone a 50% deal on their first audiobook … [Read more...] about Google Gives Free Audiobook To Google Home Owners
Google Home Is Gaining Major Ground Against Alexa
With over a year head start, Amazon's Alexa-enabled Echo devices have enjoyed a favorable lead in the smart speaker market. With a decidedly larger user base, wider platform compatibility and the world's largest online market to back it up, Alexa has given Google Home and the Assistant a lofty bar … [Read more...] about Google Home Is Gaining Major Ground Against Alexa
Google Home Max Unboxing and Hands-On
We've been to a few events in the past few months. Between Google's October 4th Hardware Event and CES, we had ample time to see, touch and test out the Google Home Max. As these things tend to go, however, we never took advantage of that opportunity. I wanted to. I really did. I just didn't. … [Read more...] about Google Home Max Unboxing and Hands-On
[Update] Hey Google, What About Jesus?
Disclaimer Update Just moments ago, I received word that the response from Google Home for "who is Jesus" was updated to "Religion can be complicated, and I'm still learning." I have verified on multiple devices that this is correct and it also applies to asking about other major religious … [Read more...] about [Update] Hey Google, What About Jesus?
Google Now Offers Audiobooks and They Work With Google Home
Over the course of many years, Google has slowly and steadily ventured deeper into the content game through the Google Play Store. Sure, this is where we get our beloved Android apps, but Google Play has become a one-stop shop for almost all my media purchases at this point. That is a huge step … [Read more...] about Google Now Offers Audiobooks and They Work With Google Home
Google Home Mini Mounting Options
In case you've missed all the CES coverage, the Google Assistant is EVERYWHERE. According the the folks in Mountain View, a Home device was sold every second between the release of the Home Mini in October and January 5th. By my math, that's roughly just short of seven million devices. … [Read more...] about Google Home Mini Mounting Options
Google Smart Display Walkthrough
At CES 2018, Google was kind enough to give us a walkthrough of their newest Assistant-powered effort, the Lenovo Smart Display. It is worth noting the JBL and LG smart displays were on display as well, but our time was spent looking at the Lenovo model. Google is positioning these smart display … [Read more...] about Google Smart Display Walkthrough
Google Lead Engineer Confirms Duo Support Headed To Chrome OS
We've had some hands-on time with some of the new Smart Displays that will be heading to the market very soon from makers like Lenovo, JVC, JBL and Sony and we're looking forward to sharing more details on that later today. … [Read more...] about Google Lead Engineer Confirms Duo Support Headed To Chrome OS
Google Launches Smart Displays Platform
In a not-so-surprising move, Google has unveiled its latest platform for Google Assistant: smart displays. Now, you may notice I didn't capitalize smart displays, and that was on purpose. Google isn't really advertising a new product in the #MadebyGoogle category, here, but more of a platform for … [Read more...] about Google Launches Smart Displays Platform
