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Sonos releasing its own privacy-focused voice assistant in June

2 months ago

Sonos releasing its own privacy-focused voice assistant in June

Sonos is reportedly preparing to unveil its own voice assistant that will let users play and control music on the company's speakers and audio platforms.

By Mike Peterson | 2 months ago

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Apple Music now available on Google Nest in five additional countries

6 months ago

Apple Music now available on Google Nest in five additional countries

Apple Music users are now able to stream content in five additional countries on Google Nest speakers, including Australia, Canada, India, Mexico, and South Korea.

By Mike Peterson | 6 months ago

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Android Auto for phones is shutting down in favor of Google Assistant feature in Android 12

10 months ago

Android Auto for phones is shutting down in favor of Google Assistant feature in Android 12

The Google Assistant Driving Mode will replace "Android Auto for Phone Screens" with Android 12 — and vehicles with Android Auto will continue to operate normally.

By Wesley Hilliard | 10 months ago

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Google Assistant voice recordings reviewed by humans include private conversations

2 years ago

Google Assistant voice recordings reviewed by humans include private conversations

Some voice snippets uploaded by Google Assistant are being reviewed by human contractors, as with Amazon Alexa, and can potentially include sensitive conversations, reports say.

By Roger Fingas | 2 years ago

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Review: Lenovo's Google-equipped Smart Clock is a solid choice when bedtime means bedtime

3 years ago

Review: Lenovo's Google-equipped Smart Clock is a solid choice when bedtime means bedtime

You'll have to go elsewhere if you want all the features of a Google Nest Hub or Echo Show, but for smartspeaker buyers who just want a cheap wake-up and bedtime option, the Lenovo Smart Clock doesn't disappoint.

By Roger Fingas | 3 years ago

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Belkin ships three-way, HomeKit-ready Wemo Smart Light Switch

3 years ago

Belkin ships three-way, HomeKit-ready Wemo Smart Light Switch

Belkin on Monday shipped the new Wemo Smart Light Switch, compatible with Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant.

By Roger Fingas | 3 years ago

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Hands on: Lenovo's Smart Clock display with Google Assistant

3 years ago

Hands on: Lenovo's Smart Clock display with Google Assistant

Announced on Monday, Lenovo's latest entry into the Google Smart Display platform is the Smart Clock, deliberately engineered to sit on your desk or nightstand.

By Roger Fingas | 3 years ago

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Google Assistant response speed getting improved by on-device processing

3 years ago

Google Assistant response speed getting improved by on-device processing

The Google Assistant will be quicker to respond to user queries faster by performing processing on the device, the search company revealed at Google I/O, with the next generation of the virtual assistant able to quickly switch between apps and help with multitasking in Android than for previous versions.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

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Apple's Siri ties with Google Assistant for most-used voice assistant

3 years ago

Apple's Siri ties with Google Assistant for most-used voice assistant

A Microsoft study suggests that Apple's Siri is on par with Google Assistant for worldwide usage, despite the latter being available on a wider range of devices.

By Roger Fingas | 3 years ago

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