Posts tagged as: Google Assistant

TP-Link Debuts Three New Kasa Smart Light Bulbs That Work With Alexa, Google Home And Cortana

TP-Link’s smart home brand, Kasa Smart, announced three new additions to their smart bulb line. These new bulbs are 10 percent smaller than previous Kasa Smart designs, which were not that large to begin with.  They are also Energy Star and Title 20 certified light bulbs reduce energy consumption by up to 80 percent without […]

You Can Now Ask Google Assistant To Read Specific News Stories

Google has matched Google Assistant with the new Google News to make it easier for people to find the stories they want to hear. People with Android phones and Google Home products can ask to hear specific news stories by asking Assistant “What’s the latest on NASA?” and similar queries. On devices such as the new […]

You Can Now Use Google Assistant Voice Commands With Swann Wired Security Cameras

Swann has been an industry leader in home security way before smart home was more even a pipe dream,. Now They have sent out word t its wired security systems are now compatible with the Google Assistant. Thanks to the new integration, Swann systems can now be controlled hands-free through a Google Home device. Paired with […]

Google Assistant Will Now Give You A Snapshot Of Your Day

Google has announced an update to Google Assistant that will see the service displaying a snapshot of users’ agendas. The visual overview can be accessed by a new button that appears in the Google Assistant app for Android. On iOS devices, the new snapshot tool will appear automatically. Google says the snapshot will focus on things […]

Google Home Now Speaks Spanish

Google today updated its Google Home products with new support for the Spanish language. The Assistant on Google Home can now help Spanish speakers find music, query the weather, or control smart houses using their preferred language. Google says users will need to select Spanish as the default language via the Google Home app on their […]

Google Assistant Can Now Handle Three Commands At A Time

Showcased at Google I/O, Google Assistant can now handle up to 3 commands at once, should you be very specific with each command. As an extreme example, you can ask, “Ok Google, who was president when Kevin Durant was drafted into the NBA and what team drafted him?” That’s the example Google gave us at […]

Google Assistant Now Let’s You Buy Movie Tickets

Google has made it easier for people to buy movie tickets thanks to a partnership with Fandango. Now, Android device owners can ask Google Assistant for help purchasing tickets. After finding a movie, theater, and time that works, Google Assistant will hand you off to Fandango online. People can buy tickets via Fandango without downloading […]

Google Ventures To Invest In Apps and Devices That Support Google Assistant

Google today said it plans to take a more active role in supporting companies that adopt Google Assistant. It plans to use its Google Ventures arm to invest in startups that are targeting Assistant. In addition to investment capital, Google will offer advice from Google engineers and product managers, offer access to Google partnership programs, […]

Google Play Books Adds New Audiobook Features

Google today expanded the playback tools available to those who enjoy listening to audiobooks via Google Play Books. The latest version of the app for Android and iOS devices includes a smart resume feature that takes listeners back to the exact word they last heard before being interrupted. A bookmarks feature lets people tag spots in […]

Google Assistant Can Now Send Payments

Google today updated Google Assistant on Android and iOS devices with the ability to send mobile payments. Google says people can easily send or request money from their contact list for free. Google Pay is required for the sender, and those who haven’t yet set it up will be prompted to enroll. Recipients, however, do not […]

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