Google Assistant

Google Assistant Now Works With Less “Hey, Google!” Screaming

Kellen June 21, 2018

At Google I/O in May, Google introduced a new feature for Google Assistant called Continued Conversation. As the name suggests, this would allow you to carry on a longer conversation with Google, thanks to one big change - less repeating of the Assistant hot...

Google Assistant Now Capable of Handling 3 Commands at a Time

Tim June 12, 2018

Showcased at Google I/O, Google Assistant can now handle up to 3 commands at once, should you be very specific with each command. As an extreme example, you can ask, "Ok Google, who was president when Kevin Durant was drafted into the NBA and what team drafted...

Lenovo’s Smart Displays With Google Assistant Up for Pre-Order With Reduced Pricing From CES

Kellen June 5, 2018

The first Google Assistant-powered smart displays from companies like LG, Lenovo, and JBL are supposed to arrive in July. At least that's what Google told us at Google I/O a few weeks ago. If the new B&H Photo pre-order listings for the Lenovo's smart...

Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa Support Likely Coming Soon to Xbox One

Kellen June 4, 2018

In an upcoming software update for the Xbox One, support for digital assistants like Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa will be included. For those wanting to be able to control their Xbox One by voice, this is a big introduction. According to a screenshot...

Schlage Sense Deadbolts Now Work With Google Assistant

Tim May 29, 2018

Schlage announced this week that its Sense smart deadbolts now support Google Assistant, meaning locking and checking to see if your door is locked is now as easy as telling Google to do so. For example, "Ok Google, lock my door." See, look how easy that is....

New Google Lens Features From Google I/O are Rolling Out!

Kellen May 23, 2018 3

Some of the new Google Lens features that were announced at Google I/O are now available. I'm seeing them on the Pixel 2 XL and OnePlus 6 sitting here on my desk, so the rollout could be quite wide. The new features are listed in the screenshots below and...

Sony Pushing Google Assistant Integration to Select Headphones, Earbuds

Tim May 17, 2018 6

It appears Sony has begun the process of pushing true Google Assistant integration to select models of headphones and earbuds, specifically the WI-1000X and WH-1000XM2. First spotted by Android Police, this update will allow for users to hear notification read...

Xiaomi Adds Google Assistant Support to Several Smart Home Products

Tim May 11, 2018 1

On the heels of Google I/O, Xiaomi announced this week that it is adding support for Google Assistant to a few of its smart home products, all three of which will soon be available in the US. Specifically, Xiaomi is adding Assistant support to the Mi Bedside...