New research finds that smart speakers can be compromised by lasers
A new study about the vulnerabilities of smart speakers, like Amazon Echo, Apple Home Pod, and Google Home, has been released. All the researchers at the University of Michigan and Japan's University of Electro-Communications had to do was shine a special laser on the smart speakers to manipulate them.
5 new Google Assistant features you can try right now
Google Assistant has new features that can help you remember chores, put the kids to bed, and much more.
The best games to play with Google Assistant
We tried every game command currently available on Google Home devices, including the latest Nest speakers and smart displays. Here are our picks for the best.
Smart home fragmentation may become thing of the past thanks to Matter protocol
Tired of having to use multiple device apps to run your smart home? Google and a handful of other smart tech developers have big plans for unifying smart gear.
Smart Home at Google I/O 2021: Everything new
Google announced a handful of new smart home innovations at the return of the company's annual I/O event. Here's a breakdown of the latest innovations.
Initiatives for 24/7 clean energy announced at Google I/O 2021
At Google I/O 2021, the company announced more initiatives towards cleaner energy, with the aim of operating on carbon-free energy by 2030.
Google I/O 2021: How to watch the keynote today
The Google I/O 2021 keynote is coming up quickly. Here's what to expect and how to watch it.
Google Home review
Now that it's been out almost a year, we updated our Google Home review to reflect the smart speaker's new features like calling.
Google Home Mini review: Smart home, smart price
The Google Home Mini is an AI assistant that’s far more capable than its small size would suggest. With Voice Match capabilities and smarter than the Echo Dot, you'll like this impressive little speaker. Here are some other things we like about the device, and a few things we don't like.
Google Home Max review
The Google Home Max with Google Assistant is a massive speaker with a massive price tag. But it also boasts great sound quality.
Nest Hello video doorbell review
Nest Hello’s crystal-clear video, intelligent features and simple operation ensure you’ll never tire of hearing the doorbell ring. Now you can answer your door no matter where you are.
7 things you didn’t know your Google Nest Hub smart display could do
Your Google Nest Hub smart display has a lot of lesser-known features that you should take advantage of.
Finally, you can use a Google Nest smart speaker or display to find an iPhone
Google Assistant can now find your phone for you, even if it's an iPhone.
5 things you didn’t know your Google Assistant smart speaker could do
Google Assistant smart speakers have a lot of features you might not know about, like the ability to listen for breaking glass.
How to set up Voice Match on your Google Home device
Thanks to a feature called Voice Match, Google and Next devices can respond with personalized information based on the users' voices. Here's how to set it up.
How to stream music from Google Home to Bluetooth speakers or headphones
Not sure how to get Bluetooth devices paired and working with your Google Home products? We'll walk you through the entire process, from setup to completion.
How to improve sound and voice recognition on your Google Home device
Smart speakers work best with optimal speaker and mic performance. Here's how to get the best sound quality and voice recognition on Home/Nest devices.
Here’s a list of the best Google Assistant commands for iOS and Android
Google Assistant makes for a great secretary, but the virtual assistant is capable of far more. Here are the best Google Assistant commands.
How to use Google Assistant, plus all the ‘OK, Google’ commands you need to know
We've outlined the ins and outs of Google Assistant, plus some of the most useful "OK, Google" commands currently available. Take a look and find the best ones!
Here are 5 intelligent uses for smart plugs
Smart plugs can make any plug-in device controllable with an app or voice commands. Here are some ideas on how to incorporate smart plugs into your life.
Google Nest Audio vs. Nest Mini vs. Google Home Max
There are a variety of smart speakers and displays on the market these days, and Google has its own line of devices to choose from. Here's a breakdown of each.
Google Nest Hub still lacks a camera, but it can watch over you while you sleep
The second-generation Nest Hub includes a new Sleep Sensing feature that can track you as you're sleeping and suggest ways to improve your sleep quality.
Keep your kids from spending hundreds of dollars and more ways of parenting with Alexa
Amazon's digital assistant provides some amazing services. However, as many parents have learned, it can also lead to some colossal bungles.
Cortana vs. Siri vs. Google Assistant vs. Alexa
Voice assistants Cortana, Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant are improving all the time and are more powerful today than ever before. But which is superior?
Everything we know about the next Google Nest Hub
Here is everything we know about the rumored new Google Nest Hub smart display, including potential features, price, and release window.
Smart photo frames are a perfect Valentine’s Day gift — and they’re on sale!
This smart photo frame from Nixplay can be controlled from your smartphone and receives data by Wi-Fi.
5 ways to make your smart home display more useful while working from home
A smart display can control your smart home, host Zoom meetings, and read your schedule. All combined, it can make your work from home experience better.
OK Google, Where’s Barb? How to set up Google Assistant shortcuts to Netflix and more
Google Assistant shortcuts shorten complicated commands to simple words and phrases. Here's how to set them up on the Assistant.
Boring Bixby isn’t a reason to buy the Galaxy S8, but it is a reason to use Google Assistant
Meet Bixby, which you won't use because of it's limited functionality. What it can do is better performed by Google Assistant and other apps.
5 useful smart speaker features for virtual learning at home
Learning from home can be challenging, but here are some helpful tips that can turn your smart speakers into learning machines.
Alexa’s newest feature lets the A.I. get back to you with an answer
Some enterprising Alexa users were surprised recently to discover a previously unknown update to the intelligent assistant called "Answer Updates," an improvement that allows Alexa to file away questions she can't answer yet and inform users once she learns the answer.
Google aims to dominate CES this year, triples its floor space from 2018
CES 2019 kicks off on January 8 in Las Vegas. Google Assistant and the Google Home smart home ecosystem promise to outdo last year's massive presence, when "Hey Google" ads were everywhere you looked. Google's Pixel smartphones, Chromecast streaming devices, and Nest smart devices will also claim CES exhibition space.
Lenovo Smart Clock hands-on review
Move over Amazon Echo Spot: Lenovo’s Smart Clock With Google Assistant is coming for you. At just $79, the Smart Clock turns off the camera and turns up the cuteness factor for an enhanced alarm clock experience. We got a chance to test out the device at CES 2019 and came away impressed.
Lenovo Smart Display review
Lenovo has partnered with Google Assistant on the Lenovo Smart Display, a smart speaker with a screen. Available in two different sizes and with crystal clear display, you might wonder how you ever got along without a screen-less smart speaker in the first place.
Finding a parking space is as easy as talking with SpotHero and Android Auto
Parking is as easy as talking now that SpotHero has debuted voice-activated, in-car parking reservations by way of Google Assistant in Android Auto.
Siri, can you hear me? Not at CES
Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa dominated CES 2018, through compatibility with nearly every smarthome device we saw. But Apple HomeKit and Siri were barely seen. What gives?
From TVs to automobiles, Google Assistant looks to make a big splash at CES 2018
Here's a quick peek at the many Google Assistant-enabled products we have to look forward to at CES 2018 in Las Vegas this week.
Milo smart home hub and speaker features Z-Wave Plus and Google Assistant
Hogar Controls' Milo smart hub and speaker boasts multiplatform access for a number of protocols, including Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and more.