Google Assistant

Nest Guard Picks Up Google Assistant Functionality

Tim February 4, 2019

Starting this week, Nest is adding Google Assistant functionality to its Nest Guard product, the brains of its Nest Secure system. Announced in late 2017, Nest Guard is a keypad-featuring hub that should typically sit right by your front door. That means it's...

Marshall Stanmore II Voice Speaker With Google Assistant is My Favorite Thing Right Now

Tim January 14, 2019

Marshall's Stanmore II Voice smart speaker has been available since mid-December, priced at $399. You may be thinking, "Holy moly, $399 for a smart speaker? Tim, you crazy!" Usually, I'd be right there with you, but considering Google has its own $399 smart...

Verizon’s HumX Gets Google Assistant Integration

Kellen January 9, 2019

Verizon's HumX, their connected car solution that keeps track of car diagnostics, location, gas mileage, and more, is getting Google Assistant, the company announced at CES 2019. For those not familiar, HumX is an accessory that costs $69 and requires a $15/mo...

Google Assistant and Smart Displays Get an Interpreter Mode

Kellen January 8, 2019

Need to have a conversation with someone in a language other than the one you know? Google Assistant is getting an Interpreter Mode that will provide real-time translations over audio, while also showing written translations if using a smart display. You can...

Flying United? That’s Too Bad, But Google Assistant Can Now Check Into Your Flight for You

Tim January 8, 2019

If you plan on traveling with United Airlines in the future, you'll soon be able to check into your flight and even retrieve your boarding pass, all with Google Assistant. Said to be coming very soon, if you book a United flight and the itinerary is in the...

Sure Thing, Guys: Google and Sonos Say Again That Google Assistant Support is Coming

Kellen January 8, 2019

At CES today, Sonos and Google are back together, announcing that Google Assistant support is finally coming. They've been saying this off and on for a year and a half now, and this comes after the previous update on the situation from Sonos at the end of 2018...

Now Arriving: Google Assistant Available in Google Maps Starting Today

Tim January 8, 2019

Google announced today that it is now rolling out Google Assistant to Google Maps. Now, with just your voice, you'll be able to share your ETA with friends, reply to incoming messages, play music or podcasts, search for places along the way to your destination...

Lenovo Smart Clock With Google Assistant Launches This Spring for $79

Tim January 8, 2019

This is what we've been waiting for! And no, I'm not joking. This week at CES, Lenovo and Google introduced the Smart Clock, basically a smart alarm clock that can sit next to your bed on the nightstand. Think of it like a Google-powered Echo Spot, complete...