In honor of all of the hard-working mothers and for Mother's day, Google Assistant is picking up a handful of new and useful features. First, off, you'll officially be able to utilize the popular Broadcast feature outside of your home to send quick voice announcements to family members! Previously, … [Read more...] about Google Assistant expands broadcast feature to phones, Family Bells to 8 new languages, more
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Google confirms new Google Assistant product announcements coming at I/O 2021
Thanks to a post yesterday over at the official Google Developers Blog, we can feel quite certain that at least some of the 'significant product updates and announcements' Sundar Pichai referenced in the earnings call earlier this week will be Google Assistant and smart home related and will happen … [Read more...] about Google confirms new Google Assistant product announcements coming at I/O 2021
Google Assistant ‘Guacamole’ could hint at the future of smart device interaction
As a part of 9to5Google's APK Insights report for the latest version of the Google app for Android, they discovered an interesting string of code regarding something called 'Guacamole'. Apparently, this is meant to help you 'quickly get things done' with a toggle in Assistant settings. How exactly … [Read more...] about Google Assistant ‘Guacamole’ could hint at the future of smart device interaction
Deal of the Day: $30 of the 7″ Lenovo Smart Display with Google Assistant
So, I was making dinner for the family last when the kids fired up some tunes on our Lenovo Smart Display that we keep on the kitchen counter. My son asked me to turn it up "really louder" and after cranking it up to 9, I realized that this unassuming smart display packed a bigger punch than I … [Read more...] about Deal of the Day: $30 of the 7″ Lenovo Smart Display with Google Assistant
This unofficial client brings Google Assistant to Windows and Mac desktops
I don't think I need to point out that Google Assistant isn't on Windows or macOS right now. Google is pretty protective of its secret sauce appearing on rival operating systems - limiting it only to Android phones, tablets, Chromebooks, Android Auto, WearOS, and IoT devices. However, that … [Read more...] about This unofficial client brings Google Assistant to Windows and Mac desktops
Google Assistant told users that their smart home devices weren’t set up yet thanks to an “experiment”
We've heard a few reports recently of users who have been receiving the error message "sorry, that device isn't set up yet", via Google Assistant while trying to interact with thermostats, lights, and more. A Google spokesperson has come forward to clear up the issue and has stated that it was … [Read more...] about Google Assistant told users that their smart home devices weren’t set up yet thanks to an “experiment”
Deal of the Day: $250 off this premium Google Assistant smart speaker
If you had $100 and you were shopping for a Google Assistant smart speaker, I would undoubtedly point you to Google's own Nest Audio. The latest offering from Google offers all of the features you'd expect from the Google Assistant along with punchy, clear audio. Bang for your buck, it's still our … [Read more...] about Deal of the Day: $250 off this premium Google Assistant smart speaker
Smart Deal: $210 off the JBL Link View Google Assistant Smart Display
Looking for a new smart display but don't want to sacrifice audio quality? JBL has a deal for you that's almost too good to pass up. The JBL Link View was one of the first entrants into the Google Assistant smart display space and three years later, it is still one of the best options if you are … [Read more...] about Smart Deal: $210 off the JBL Link View Google Assistant Smart Display
Cadbury does something besides Easter – makes your Google Assistant rebel against you
I've heard my whole life the joke that Cadbury - yes, the Easter chocolate company that makes Cadbury Eggs - only ever comes out of hiding during the holiday, so it's odd to see them pop up sometimes during their campaigns. They have a candy bar called '5 Star' that's pretty popular in India right … [Read more...] about Cadbury does something besides Easter – makes your Google Assistant rebel against you
Chrome OS 89 brings deeper Google Assistant integration
It has been a little over a year since the Google Assistant officially debuted on non-Google branded Chromebooks. Personally, I never use Google's little helper on my device because I'm always near my phone or another Google Assistant-enabled device like a smart speaker or display. Additionally, it … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 89 brings deeper Google Assistant integration
Google Assistant “drops the ball” early with a goofy New Year’s song
With New Year's Day right around the corner, Google Assistant can now sing a funny little song that adds a bit of fun to your phone, Chromebook, or Nest Hub. It features a dancing New Year's ball like the one that gets dropped as the clock strikes midnight and 2021 begins. To try it out for … [Read more...] about Google Assistant “drops the ball” early with a goofy New Year’s song
These Dyson appliances will now work with your Google Assistant-enabled devices
Dyson is the latest company to add support for Google Assistant-enabled devices like the Nest Hub, for example. Several of their products will also receive the newly created 'Works with Hey Google' badge on their packaging as well. You can now invoke the Assistant after you go through the seamless … [Read more...] about These Dyson appliances will now work with your Google Assistant-enabled devices
