Lenovo and Google Figured Out the Perfect Alarm Clock
It took a couple of years, but we finally have the perfect application of Google Assistant—an alarm clock. The Lenovo…
Google Is Blitzing CES with a Literal Rollercoaster Full of Google Assistant Tech
OK, it’s a small coaster, but after a couple years of attending CES, between the Google vending machines, the…
Google's Feature for Predicting Flight Delays Actually Sounds Useful Now
Flying during the holidays is typically frustrating at best, and even worse if you’re traveling to or from anywhere…
Google Assistant Can Do Some New Stuff, I Guess
‘Tis the season and Google is feeling generous. Today it rolled out a bunch of new Google Assistant features, including…
How to Make Siri Less Garbage by Linking It to Google Assistant
Hey Siri, how do I make you suck less? Turns out the answer is to link it to Google Assistant. A new update to Google…
One of Sonos's Most Anticipated Features Is in Purgatory
Bad news for Sonos fans. That Google Assistant feature the company promised would be ready in 2018, well, Sonos is…
The Complete Guide to Google Assistant in 2018
Beyond Gmail, Google Maps, and YouTube, Google Assistant is shaping up to be one of the most important Google products…
Google's Home Hub Is a Great Start to a Smarter Home
The idea of a smart home console is exciting. A little screen where you can turn all your lights on and off and turn on…
Did Google Finally Fix the Smart Home?
The Home Hub appeared at this week’s Made by Google event like a dessert you forgot to order. Sure, there were plenty…
Google Assistant Just Got Upgraded With Better Touch Support and Richer Visuals
At first, the Google Assistant was designed primarily as a voice-based helper. However, after making its way to phones,…
Google Assistant Is Actually Bilingual Now
Currently, the Google Assistant supports more than 10 different languages (along with number of regional variations),…
Google May Finally Make Its Own Smart Speaker With a Screen
People often ask me, “What’s the point of a smart speaker?” Because as nice as it is to check the weather or set timers…
Leaked Pics Show a Scary-Big Notch on an Alleged Pixel 3
Based on the timing of last year’s Pixel 2 launch, we’re still a solid two months away from confirming whatever Google…
Google’s Smart Speakers Are Getting a New Feature I Can Actually Get Excited About
Google has been steadily improving its smart speaker with updates facilitating more fluid conversations, as well as the…
Google and Lenovo's Smart Display Trounces Amazon's in Every Way
Despite Amazon having a two-year head start versus Google in the smart speaker wars, earlier this year, sales of Google…
I Broke Google Duplex, But It's Still Impressive
Among updates about new features coming to Android P, a new direction for Android Wear, and improved image recognition…
Sonos Beam Is a Great Smart Soundbar for Not Too Much Money
People who own Sonos speakers love their Sonos speakers. I’m one of them. In the three to four years that I’ve been…
How to Play Google Podcasts Everywhere—Including iOS
Do you podcast? Google has a new app out for Android that’s ready to download and play all your favorite pods. While…
Your Xbox One May Soon Double as an Amazon Echo or Google Home
Microsoft is opening the door to more digital assistants you can chat with on your Xbox One, according to a report from…
Type 'the1975..com' Into Your Google App to See a Weird Bug in Action
If you’re an Android user, grab your phone, pull up Google’s Search app or Google Assistant, and type “the1975..com”…