Google Assistant

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

1 month 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 | 1 month 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

2 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 | 2 years ago

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

2 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 | 2 years ago

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

2 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 | 2 years ago

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Google Assistant response speed getting improved by on-device processing

2 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 | 2 years ago

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

2 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 | 2 years ago

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Google Duplex restaurant bookings arriving on iPhone in coming weeks

2 years ago

Google Duplex restaurant bookings arriving on iPhone in coming weeks

Google is preparing to expand the availability of Duplex, its automated calling feature for Google Assistant, to iPhones in the coming weeks, allowing users of the digital assistant to book tables at restaurants in 43 states across the United States.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

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The Nest Secure has a hidden microphone, and Google didn't tell owners for 18 months

2 years ago

The Nest Secure has a hidden microphone, and Google didn't tell owners for 18 months

Owners of Google's Nest Secure system are upset about a microphone on the product suddenly being enabled for Google Assistant — one that they weren't aware existed.

By Roger Fingas | 2 years ago

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