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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 Assistant is coming to the Sonos One and Beam todayGoogle Assistant is coming to the Sonos One and Beam today
How to stop Google from keeping your voice recordingsHow to stop Google from keeping your voice recordings
Sonos will launch Google Assistant on its smart speakers next weekSonos will launch Google Assistant on its smart speakers next week
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Google announces the Nest Hub Max, a new home device with a cameraGoogle announces the Nest Hub Max, a new home device with a camera
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Google Assistant is getting a hands-free ‘driving mode’ this summerGoogle Assistant is getting a hands-free ‘driving mode’ this summer
You can finally shut off Google Assistant alarms just by saying ‘stop’You can finally shut off Google Assistant alarms just by saying ‘stop’
Google is adding augmented reality to searchGoogle is adding augmented reality to search
Google Assistant can finally read your work calendarGoogle Assistant can finally read your work calendar
Google Assistant’s worst feature is still having to say ‘Hey Google’Google Assistant’s worst feature is still having to say ‘Hey Google’
Google Assistant launches its first celebrity voice cameo with John LegendGoogle Assistant launches its first celebrity voice cameo with John Legend
Walmart adds Google Assistant voice shopping to take on Amazon and AlexaWalmart adds Google Assistant voice shopping to take on Amazon and Alexa
BBC pulls its podcasts from Google Podcasts and AssistantBBC pulls its podcasts from Google Podcasts and Assistant
How to control your Philips Hue lights with the Google Home appHow to control your Philips Hue lights with the Google Home app
Google’s Pixel Call Screen feature has arrived in Canada as a betaGoogle’s Pixel Call Screen feature has arrived in Canada as a beta
Google Assistant adds native support for smart blindsGoogle Assistant adds native support for smart blinds
Google brings continued conversation with Assistant to smart displaysGoogle brings continued conversation with Assistant to smart displays
JBL’s soundbar with built-in Android TV keeps getting delayedJBL’s soundbar with built-in Android TV keeps getting delayed
The Google Home app can now change the color of all your smart lightsThe Google Home app can now change the color of all your smart lights
Google Assistant is expanding multilanguage and feature phone supportGoogle Assistant is expanding multilanguage and feature phone support
Apple buys AI voice startup that helps companies build Alexa and Google Assistant appsApple buys AI voice startup that helps companies build Alexa and Google Assistant apps
Google Assistant’s interpreter mode is now availableGoogle Assistant’s interpreter mode is now available
How to set up multiroom music playback with Google Home speakersHow to set up multiroom music playback with Google Home speakers
This project hacks Amazon Echo and Google Home to protect your privacyThis project hacks Amazon Echo and Google Home to protect your privacy
Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa fought for our attention at CES 2019Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa fought for our attention at CES 2019
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Google Assistant goes big at CES 2019Google Assistant goes big at CES 2019
We finally heard Google Assistant work on Sonos speakersWe finally heard Google Assistant work on Sonos speakers
Dish is bringing Google Assistant to its Hopper lineupDish is bringing Google Assistant to its Hopper lineup
Lenovo made this tiny and adorable Google alarm clock that doubles as a smart speakerLenovo made this tiny and adorable Google alarm clock that doubles as a smart speaker
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Google Assistant’s new interpreter mode can translate conversations — but it’s not magicGoogle Assistant’s new interpreter mode can translate conversations — but it’s not magic
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Google Assistant is adding an auto-punctuation feature for messagesGoogle Assistant is adding an auto-punctuation feature for messages
Google Assistant is coming for your car with new hands-free voice control from Anker and JBLGoogle Assistant is coming for your car with new hands-free voice control from Anker and JBL
JBL’s Android TV soundbar with Google Assistant gets spring release dateJBL’s Android TV soundbar with Google Assistant gets spring release date
Google Assistant will soon be on a billion devices, and feature phones are nextGoogle Assistant will soon be on a billion devices, and feature phones are next
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Samsung will support Alexa and Google Assistant on 2019 TVsSamsung will support Alexa and Google Assistant on 2019 TVs
KitchenAid’s new Smart Display can survive your messy cookingKitchenAid’s new Smart Display can survive your messy cooking
Kohler’s smart toilet promises a ‘fully-immersive experience’Kohler’s smart toilet promises a ‘fully-immersive experience’
Apple trolls CES with a giant dig at Android and Alexa privacyApple trolls CES with a giant dig at Android and Alexa privacy
Target is selling the Home Hub and two Home Mini speakers for just $100Target is selling the Home Hub and two Home Mini speakers for just $100
Google’s latest ad reimagines Home Alone with Google AssistantGoogle’s latest ad reimagines Home Alone with Google Assistant

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