Google Assistant

Pixel Buds Real-Time Translations Available on All Google Assistant Headphones

Kellen October 13, 2018

Google's Pixel Buds may not be the smash success that Apple's AirPods have become in the wireless earbuds space, but there's no denying that their ability to do real-time translations in conversation with another person is both ridiculously cool and useful. In...

Google Shares Even More Google Assistant Upgrades, Days After Pixel Event

Kellen October 11, 2018

On Tuesday morning, Google didn't just show off its next generation hardware line-up. They also announced a bunch of Google Assistant-related features that are coming soon, like Screen Call and Duplex on Pixel. This morning, they shared additional related news...

Google Maps Music Integration, Dark Google Feed, New Assistant UI All Rolling Out

Kellen October 5, 2018

Over the past couple of weeks, Google has announced some pretty big changes to some of its apps and services, like Google Assistant, Google Maps, and the Google Feed, which is now called Discover. As we approach the weekend, a number of those changes are...

Google Assistant Makes It Easier to Book a Ride and Compare Prices

Kellen October 4, 2018

In a moment where you need to quickly book a ride, but don't want to fidget with ride-sharing apps or would like to see a comparison of fares? Google Assistant can now help in an easier way. Just say to your phone or Google Home, "Hey Google, book me a ride to...

Google Assistant Gets a Makeover on Phones

Kellen October 3, 2018

Google is rolling out a visual makeover to Google Assistant today, one that should cater to both visual and touch fans. Google says that this new design "combines the best of text and talk," with bigger visuals in the Assistant, new controls and sliders for...

Google Assistant Now Speaks Two Languages Interchangeably

Kellen August 30, 2018

Back in June, Google announced that Google Home could speak Spanish, a major upgrade to home assistant speakers. Today, they've gone well beyond just picking up a new language and have announced that Google Assistant is now bilingual. That means you can talk...

Marshall is Launching Alexa-Powered Smart Speakers, Google Assistant to Follow

Tim August 30, 2018

Marshall announced two smart speakers at IFA this week, Stanmore II Voice and Action II Voice. Both speakers launch later this year, powered by Amazon's Alexa voice assistant. While we don't get too excited for Alexa products, simply because we're more aligned...

Google Assistant Can Finally Lock Your Nest x Yale Smart Lock

Tim August 28, 2018

Starting tomorrow, August 29, Google Assistant will be able to lock your Nest x Yale smart lock. Back when this product launched, we assumed Google Assistant control would be available, but sadly, it wasn't. The wait hasn't been too long, though, and now...