Smart speakers had a good holiday. Amazon already said its Echo Dot outsold all other items on its site this holiday season, which hinted toward the sizable growth for the voice-powered speaker market. Today, research firm CIRP is reporting the U.S. installed base for speakers grew to 66 million units in December 2018, up from […]
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Google Assistant-supported speakers were a hot item at CES 2019 — and this one’s on sale
This year is already shaping up to be a big one for Google, with its new (and abundant) updates to the voice-activated Google Assistant creating a Shamu-sized splash at CES 2019. Among these upgrades are a new Interpreter mode that translates languag…
View More Google Assistant-supported speakers were a hot item at CES 2019 — and this one’s on saleGoogle unveiled a “ride” at CES…because why not?
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View More Google unveiled a “ride” at CES…because why not?Lenovo’s Smart Alarm Clock asks you to wake up with Google
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Google and Lenovo have once again teamed up to bring Google Assistant deeper into your life.
This time, it’s a $79 Smart Alarm Clock, a small Google Assistant-enabled clock with a touchscreen display optimized for bedside tables. It’s launching this spring.
Though the form factor is similar to Lenovo’s larger Smart Display, Google is billing the alarm clock as the first of a new category of devices: smart clocks. That may sound like splitting hairs — larger displays also show the time, after all — but there are some meaningful differences that make the device worth paying attention to.
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View More Lenovo’s Smart Alarm Clock asks you to wake up with GoogleHere’s what you need to know from CES 2019 Day 2
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The second day of CES 2019 came and went, leaving plenty of noteworthy tech news we’re still talking about.
Unique TVs are stealing the show. Voice assistants invade your automobiles. Google goes Disney. Here’s what you need to know from CES Day 2.
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Day 2 of CES was Google day. The search giant announced a number of cool upgrades involving its voice-activated Google Assistant.
But, first, we need to talk about the company’s weird Google Assistant CES ride. Yes, a literal ride. At CES, Google went … Disney.
The tech company turned a lot outside the Las Vegas Convention Center into a theme park with an “It’s a Small World”-esque attraction. CES visitors are seated in a car and follow a track that takes them through different scenes, complete with animatronic characters and theme music. Read more…
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View More Here’s what you need to know from CES 2019 Day 2Google Assistant lock screen access is coming to more Android devices
Here’s a quick tidbit buried beneath today’s deluge of Google Assistant news (not to mention the bizarre waking nightmare that is the CES Small World ride). The company announced today that the smart assistant will be accessible on more Android phone lock screens. The feature was first announced back at Google’s hardware event in October, […]
View More Google Assistant lock screen access is coming to more Android devicesGoogle’s CES ride is a strange, strange trip
CES is a weird place. There’s strange tech literally everywhere, and it’s totally normal to hear people un-ironically describe mundane things like door handles and toilets as “totally gorgeous.”
So when I heard that this year Google, back at the show…
Dish adds Google Assistant directly to its Hopper set-top boxes
TV provider Dish is more tightly integrating its Hopper line of receivers with Google Assistant by integrating the smart assistant directly into its set-top boxes. The company was already working with Google on an voice-controlled experience, having announced a year ago at CES that it would allow allow customers to control their Dish TV experience […]
View More Dish adds Google Assistant directly to its Hopper set-top boxesGoogle woos smart home device makers with launch of Google Assistant Connect
Google is making it easier for device manufacturers to integrate with Google Assistant technology, including those times when devices need to respond to voice commands without the benefit – or the expense – of being connected to Google’s cloud. To do so, Google is today launching a new set of tools called Google Assistant Connect […]
View More Google woos smart home device makers with launch of Google Assistant ConnectGoogle Assistant can be your interpreter, and it’s just as cool as it sounds
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As cool as smart displays — like Google’s Home Hub — are, I’ve never really wanted one. I’ve always been quite happy with the Google Home and Google Home mini speakers I have around my house.
But Google Assistant’s latest trick has me re-thinking that for the first time. Today, the company introduced a new feature called “Interpreter Mode,” which allows its assistant to act as a real-time translator during a conversation between two people.
It’s exactly as cool as it sounds.
The concept is similar to Google’s Pixel Buds, the $159 ear buds Google launched in 2017 that can provide real-time translations in your ears. But Interpreter Mode is even better, because it allows both people to benefit from Google’s translation abilities. Its capabilities are also a little more advanced, as product manager Vincent Lacey explained. Read more…
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Google Assistant is coming to Google Maps.
Yep, after adding music streaming, restaurant planning, e-scooter renting, and more to its mobile maps app, Google announced Tuesday at CES in Las Vegas that its digital assistant is joining the party.
Google Assistant is expected to be on 1 billion devices by the end of January. Amazon’s Alexa, meanwhile, is reportedly on more than 100 million devices.
So, why add the voice-controlled assistant to Google Maps? Well, Google envisions users asking it for directions home, or to nearby restaurants and saved locations. You can ask the assistant to search for places along your route (like gas stations) or add a stop — all things that used to require some button pushing. Read more…
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The Anker Roav Bolt lets drivers plug Google Assistant into their car
Google Assistant is following Amazon Alexa into vehicles. One of the first products to offer the capability is from Anker — just like as one of the first in-vehicle Alexa products. Called the Roav Bolt, the device plugs into a 12-volt power port and lets the driver access Google Assistant through the “OK Google” command. […]
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