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Google Assistant Smart Displays Soon to Show AMP Pages, Cool Interactive Improvements

Kellen June 17, 2020 4

Google just announced a bunch of new ultra-developer-focused Google Assistant changes that are coming to the platform shortly, most of which are my level of brain function. But a couple of the changes will likely bring you the opportunity for additional ways...

Google Brings Assistant’s Voice Match, Other Features to 3rd Party Smart Speakers

Kellen June 11, 2020 4

Today I learned that some of the best features of Google Home units have long been missing from 3rd party smart speakers made by companies like Bose and Sonos. This week, Google is going to try and address that. The features I'm referring to are Voice Match,...

Google Assistant’s Voice Match Gets Improved Accuracy

Tim April 23, 2020

Google is pushing out a change to Google Assistant, specifically aimed at making Voice Match more accurate. When this change hits Assistant, those setting up Voice Match will need to say more than just "Ok Google" to train it. Now, you'll have to say a longer...

Yes! “Hey Google” Sensitivity Setting is Rolling Out

Kellen April 21, 2020

Triggering your Google Home or phone with "Hey Google" commands will soon be further under your control. Google is currently rolling out a sensitivity setting that will allow you to adjust the responsiveness of the Assistant command. The new option will be...

Google Assistant is Here to Help You Wash Your Hands Better

Kellen March 20, 2020

First of all, happy Friday, everyone. I know life has its challenges right now for pretty obvious reasons. Being stuck at home away from family and friends is never going to be easy, but we've got to do what we can to get this COVID-19 situation under control....

Google Assistant Can Now Read Articles Aloud From Browsers

Kellen March 4, 2020

Ever open an article in a browser and decide you don't have the energy to read it or that you wish you could transport yourself back in time to those childhood days where someone else read all the stories to you? Google Assistant is here for you with a new...

New Google Assistant is Sort of Here for Pixel 4 With G Suite Accounts

Kellen February 25, 2020

Over the last several days, folks have pointed out to us that the new Google Assistant that was introduced alongside the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL was arriving on phones with G Suite accounts. The original launch of this new, quicker Assistant was limited to...

Set Sonos Speakers as Your Default Speaker for Google Assistant Devices

Tim February 17, 2020

Sonos has been in the news a bit recently, not always for the best of reasons, but this particular news is good for Sonos and Google Assistant users. Detailed by 9to5Google and various reddit users, Google Assistant users can now set select Sonos speakers as...