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Google Assistant

Google Assistant may have come after Amazon introduced Alexa into the world, but it’s rapidly making up for lost time. The voice assistant from the search giant is available on everything from your phone to headphones, to smart speakers and even TVs. With over 1 million “Actions” and a rapidly expanding list of supported devices, Google’s smart assistant will soon be everywhere.

Google starts rolling out Duplex feature that can call salons to book a haircut for youGoogle starts rolling out Duplex feature that can call salons to book a haircut for you
Google Assistant gets custom shortcuts for directly interacting with third-party Android appsGoogle Assistant gets custom shortcuts for directly interacting with third-party Android apps
Google is adding cross-app account security alerts on iOSGoogle is adding cross-app account security alerts on iOS
Google is making Assistant’s voice features much easier to use for people with disabilitiesGoogle is making Assistant’s voice features much easier to use for people with disabilities
Google Nest Audio review: the sweet spot

7.5

Verge Score

Google’s latest smart speaker has good sound and an attractive price

Dan Seifert
Google’s Pixel 5 and Chromecast event: all of the latest newsGoogle’s Pixel 5 and Chromecast event: all of the latest news
The 7 biggest announcements from Google’s Pixel 5 eventThe 7 biggest announcements from Google’s Pixel 5 event
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Google’s new Nest Audio smart speaker is official, costs $99.99Google’s new Nest Audio smart speaker is official, costs $99.99
What to expect from Google’s Pixel 5 eventWhat to expect from Google’s Pixel 5 event
Google Assistant’s new Workday routine can bug you to take care of yourselfGoogle Assistant’s new Workday routine can bug you to take care of yourself
Amazon, Apple, and Google’s open-source smart home standard is on track for a 2021 launchAmazon, Apple, and Google’s open-source smart home standard is on track for a 2021 launch
Driving the Polestar 2, the first electric car with a brain by Google

“Hey Google, how do you compete with Tesla?”

Andrew J. Hawkins
Lenovo unveils new Google Assistant-powered smart clockLenovo unveils new Google Assistant-powered smart clock
New Google Assistant feature makes it easier to donate directly to important causesNew Google Assistant feature makes it easier to donate directly to important causes
Google Assistant’s daily snapshot feature gets birthday reminders and recipe recommendationsGoogle Assistant’s daily snapshot feature gets birthday reminders and recipe recommendations
Google is adding new homeschooling features to Assistant smart displays and speakersGoogle is adding new homeschooling features to Assistant smart displays and speakers
Netflix is now available on Google’s Nest Hub and Nest Hub MaxNetflix is now available on Google’s Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max
Google’s upcoming Nest speaker revealed in regulatory filingGoogle’s upcoming Nest speaker revealed in regulatory filing
You can now make group calls in Google Meet or Duo from a smart displayYou can now make group calls in Google Meet or Duo from a smart display
Now all Google Assistant devices will be able to tell who’s talking to themNow all Google Assistant devices will be able to tell who’s talking to them
Why Amazon’s hardware makes more sense than Google’s

Why do these companies make gadgets?

Dieter Bohn
Google is rolling out a ‘Hey Google’ sensitivity feature for smart devicesGoogle is rolling out a ‘Hey Google’ sensitivity feature for smart devices
Google expands AI calling service Duplex to Australia, Canada, and the UKGoogle expands AI calling service Duplex to Australia, Canada, and the UK
Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook hits shelves April 6thSamsung’s Galaxy Chromebook hits shelves April 6th
Google to resume regular Chrome updates after brief pauseGoogle to resume regular Chrome updates after brief pause
Google will lose its John Legend Google Assistant voice on March 23rdGoogle will lose its John Legend Google Assistant voice on March 23rd
Google Assistant can now read webpages aloud in 42 different languagesGoogle Assistant can now read webpages aloud in 42 different languages
You can now set Sonos speakers as the default playback option for Google AssistantYou can now set Sonos speakers as the default playback option for Google Assistant
Amazon wants Alexa to feel normal, Google wants its assistant to feel nostalgicAmazon wants Alexa to feel normal, Google wants its assistant to feel nostalgic
How much longer will we trust Google’s search results?How much longer will we trust Google’s search results?
American Airlines is testing Google Assistant’s interpreter mode for customer serviceAmerican Airlines is testing Google Assistant’s interpreter mode for customer service
Sonos said what every smaller tech company was thinking: working with big tech sucks

Google is explicitly denying it copied Sonos’ technology

Dieter Bohn
The Google Assistant will finally let you schedule actions for laterThe Google Assistant will finally let you schedule actions for later
The Google Assistant will be able to read articles out loud in 42 languagesThe Google Assistant will be able to read articles out loud in 42 languages
Belkin partners with Devialet for a Google Assistant smart speaker that’s also a wireless chargerBelkin partners with Devialet for a Google Assistant smart speaker that’s also a wireless charger
Hulu will now let you use voice controls with Chromecast, Google HomeHulu will now let you use voice controls with Chromecast, Google Home
How to ask Google to delete conversations you didn’t want it to hearHow to ask Google to delete conversations you didn’t want it to hear
Google Assistant’s interpreter mode is coming to phones todayGoogle Assistant’s interpreter mode is coming to phones today
Google is using machine learning to make alarm tones based on the time and weatherGoogle is using machine learning to make alarm tones based on the time and weather
Google Assistant adds topical podcast search and photo sharing via voiceGoogle Assistant adds topical podcast search and photo sharing via voice

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