With new integrations, Google Assistant makes big push for dominance at CES 2019
This was a huge year for Google Assistant at CES 2019. Google and partners announced scads of Google Assistant-compatible products and services for the home, the car, and travel. Google is going all out to support device makers and software developers to create new products that work with Google Assistant.
Google Assistant’s global drive helped it quadruple its active users in 2018
Voice assistants made talking to yourself cool, and they're reaping the benefits. Google has taken to CES 2019 to release the details of how Google Assistant has grown over the last year, and the results are pretty staggering. With 2019 just kicking off, here's how Google Assistant did in 2018.
Let Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant spook you on Halloween
Need help with a last-minute costume idea? Want to listen to spooky music or a scary book? Recruit Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant for help. Here are the best Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant Halloween tips and tricks for your Halloween party, decorations, games, family activities, and more.
Google Home Hub vs. Amazon Echo Show
The Google Home hub and the new Amazon Echo Show will be the big smart display contenders this holiday season. But how do they match up? Which is better? We compared the two products in appearance, performance, cost, and more. Here's everything you need to know about the two devices.
Google Nest Hub review: A refreshing take on the smart display
What’s small, simple, cute, and lacks a camera? The Google Nest Hub is the latest smart display (a smart speaker with a screen) to hit the market.
The Google Home Hub smart display: everything you need to know
Google officially unveiled the Google Home Hub at a hardware event in the fall, and began selling it October 22 for $150. The smart display and speaker integrate with Google Assistant to provides a visual element to augment the smart speaker. Here's everything you need to know.
What is a smart display?
What is a Smart Display? Is it just a tablet or something more? These new smart speakers are quickly becoming popular around the home. Here's what they do, why their numbers are on the rise, how they're different from other tech, and what models are currently on the market. Do you need a smart display in your home?
How to set up your Lenovo Smart Display
Find out how to set up your Lenovo Smart Display by pairing it correctly with the Google Home app. We'll walk you through everything you need to know.
The Google Pixel Stand turns your Android phone into an Assistant-powered hub
Google has taken the wraps off of the new Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL -- and alongside them, the Google Pixel Stand. The Pixel Stand turns an Android phone into a Google Assistant hub, allowing you to see important information at a glance, quickly control your smart home, and more.
‘Can I book a table for Thursday?’ Google Duplex duped me, but I didn’t mind
Google’s Duplex technology enables the Google Assistant to make calls, so you can ask it to book a reservation at a restaurant or schedule a haircut, and it’ll do all the work for you. We spent some time with the team behind Duplex to learn more about how it works, and to take a call from the Assistant.
Rule your home with custom voice commands for Alexa and Google Assistant
Alexa and Google Assistant can do quite a bit, but with IFTTT, you can set them up to perform a range of additional actions using little more than your voice. Here's how to get started, whether you're looking to set up custom commands for your Philips Hue bulbs or your calendar.
You may be able to step foot into this massive Google Home Max
At Google I/O 2018, we stepped inside a larger than life-size Google Home Max to experience a wave of sound and immersive visuals. This big structure, which first popped up at Coachella, showcases the audio capabilities of the Google Home Max smart speaker, and it may be toured around the country.
JBL’s Google Assistant-powered Link Bar now available for purchase
Speakers offering built-in Google Assistant functionality have become so common that it’s essentially expected now. Android TV is another thing, but that’s exactly what the JBL Link Bar does, combining Google Assistant and all the functionality of Android TV in a soundbar that plugs into your TV.
Watch your lawn mower cut your grass – while you sit on your front porch sipping a beer
Swedish company Husqvarna Group is marketing its line of six Automowers in the United States for the first time. These robots will connect to the smart home via voice hubs like Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Future capabilities could include outdoor Wi-Fi, garden maintenance and security features in the future.
Apple iPhone 2020: Gesture controls, MicroLED and curved screens?
Hints pop up that Apple may have many more changes in store for future iPhones, Tim Cook nabs a top A.I. guy from Google, we talk with the designers behind Jaguar's impressive I-Pace EV.
Praise be — Google Home now works with other Bluetooth speakers
Google has finally added a long-anticipated feature to its smart speaker, and it comes in the form of Bluetooth connectivity.
As Amazon and Google keep bickering, consumers are the ones who lose
Google and Amazon are in a smart home war over YouTube and Nest. Would you two stop it already! It’s making me crazy.
Alone this Valentine’s Day? So was Riley. Until he found the perfect woman.
Feeling lonely on Valentine's Day? So was Riley, until he found love in an unexpected place: His Amazon Alexa speaker.
Google Assistant-enabled smart displays to start shipping this week
Google has partnered with Lenovo, JBL, and LG to bring Google Assistant technology to smart displays. The speakers will compete against Amazon's Echo devices with a screen -- the Show and the Spot. The first of those devices - the Lenovo Smart Display - is available this week.
Best smart home product of 2017
With the intelligence of Google Assistant, the Google Home Mini is Digital Trends' best smart home product of the year.
How to use Google Lens to identify objects using your smartphone
Google Lens, once a Pixel-exclusive feature, is now available on most Android smartphones. Google Lens combines the power of artificial intelligence with images from your smartphone camera to identify common objects and landmarks. Here's the easiest way to access Google Lens from any Android smartphone.
Google Home Max now available to purchase, Mini on sale for $29
The $399 Google Home Max is now available, and the Google Home Mini is on sale for a limited time. Both work with Google Assistant.
Funny questions and commands to pose to Google Assistant
Here are some of our favorite funny questions and commands for Google Assistant, whether you're into Star Wars or are wondering if the cake really is a lie.
Apple HomePod vs. Amazon Echo vs. Google Home: Which is best?
So how does the HomePod measure up to the Amazon Echo and Google Home? Here, we examine the similarities and differences. Hint: it's not even close.
Best smart lights for Google Home
The Google ecosystem can help you manage your home lighting seamlessly and smoothly. Here's a look at the best smart lights for Google Home in 2023.
Your Google smart home devices just got a lot less talkative
Google is expanding its chime alert feature to a variety of new devices, which should streamline the process of giving voice commands to your smart home.
Google stops updating third-party smart displays
Smart displays from LG, JBL, and Lenovo running Google Assistant will no longer see updates, as Google pivots to focus efforts on AI.
The future of Matter in 2023
Matter has big plans for the rest of 2023, but with no timetable for releases and Belkin stepping away, what can we realistically expect over the next months?
Google partners with ADT to launch new smart home security system
Google and ADT have launched a DIY smart security plan that lets you piece together your perfect system and is available at a variety of price points.
What is Google Assistant? Here’s the guide you need to get started
What is Google Assistant and what can it do? We'll show you how to get up and running, and introduce you to some of Google Assistant's coolest features.
How to factory reset your Google Nest Hub
Need to troubleshoot or trade in your Google Nest Hub? Factory resetting the device is easy and literally takes less than a minute. Here's how to reset yours.
How to add a Matter-enabled device to Google Home
Adding a Matter-enabled device to Google Home is a simple process, and it should only take a few minutes from start to finish. Here's how it works.
Sonos One vs. Google Nest Audio: which is the best smart speaker?
The Google Nest Audio and Sonos One are among the best smart speakers of 2023. But which is best for you? Here's a closer look at both to help you decide.
How to reset Google Nest Audio
If you're looking to sell your Google Nest Audio (or you're running into technical issues), resetting the smart speaker is a great idea. Here's how it works.
Bose Smart Soundbar 300 review: Sweet sound for small rooms
At $400, the Bose Smart Soundbar 300 isn't cheap, but its tiny frame powers great audio, while its voice assistant options make you a hands-free media master.
Apple HomePod mini vs. Google Nest Audio
The HomePod mini and Google Nest Audio are two of the best smart speakers on the market. But which is best for your home? Here's a closer look at both products.
How do smart thermostats work?
If you've been wondering how a smart thermostat works, we explain all the features and mechanisms at play.
9 ways Google Assistant can help with Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving can be hectic, but Google Assistant and the Google Home app have some clever ways to make things easier. Here's how they can help.