Google Assistant

There are so Many Great Alternatives to Shouting “Hey Google” at Google Assistant

Kellen June 10, 2019

The "Hey Google" and "OK Google" commands have always been hit or miss for me. I can't tell if that's because I speak weirdly or if Google just hates me, but a reddit thread with alternatives to those two commands has me ready to take back control of my Google...

Waze Gets Google Assistant

Kellen June 10, 2019

Waze, the social GPS and navigation app whose features Google Maps has slowly adopted over the years, is catching up for the first time. Google Assistant, which arrived in Google Maps back in January, is now available in Waze. The rollout has begun in the US...

Lenovo Smart Clock Review: About as Exciting as a Clock Can Be

Tim June 3, 2019

Here we are, reviewing smart clocks. 2019 is awesome! After waiting months for Lenovo to release the Smart Clock since its unveiling at CES this past January, the time has come! Priced at just $79, there isn't a lot you need to know about this little device,...

DEAL: Anker Roav Bolt Car Charger With Google Assistant is $10 Off, Down to $40

Tim May 29, 2019

Need Google Assistant in your vehicle? Well then, Anker's Roav Bolt car charger with Google Assistant built-in may be for you. Priced at $40 for a limited time on Best Buy, which is $10 off the usual price, this little car charger comes with Assistant and...

You Can Now Order Food Delivery Through Google

Kellen May 23, 2019

Google Search, Google Assistant, and Google Maps all now let you order food delivery from some of the biggest food delivery services. That's big because it means you might be able to place orders at your favorite restaurants without having to open a single...

Bose is Adding Google Assistant to a Bunch of Speakers Today

Kellen May 21, 2019

Google and Bose announced this morning that the Google Assistant is coming to a number of Bose smart speakers and soundbars through a software update.The Bose Home Speaker 500, Bose Soundbar 500 and 700, and a new speaker called the Bose Home Speaker 300 (...

Google Tries to Clarify “Works With Nest” Death, Teases Future Features

Kellen May 16, 2019

Last week at Google I/O, Google made a fair attempt at pissing the entire world of smart home product owners off to the fullest extent. While announcing that Nest was becoming Google Nest, they simultaneously announced that the "Works with Nest" program would...

Sonos Will Add Google Assistant to Select Speakers Next Week

Kellen May 9, 2019

Sonos says that it is finally ready, after what seems like two years, to add Google Assistant to a couple of its high-end connected speakers. Starting next week, the Sonos One and Sonos Beam will both receive an update that adds Google Assistant support....