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Sony SRS-RA5000 review: 360 Reality Audio is only part of the story
One of Sony's first 360 Reality Audio speakers shows the hardware — much like the platform itself — is still a work in progress.
Google expands Broadcast and adds more family-friendly Assistant features
It's expanding the Broadcast tool that was previously limited to its smart speakers and displays, as well as a set of new features for the Assistant.
Experiment lets you skip 'Hey, Google' for Assistant voice commands
An experimental Google Assistant feature codenamed "Guacamole" will give you the power to issue voice commands without having to preface it with "Hey, Google."
Bang & Olufsen's latest speaker was designed to look like a book
With a design inspired by a book, Bang & Olufsen's Beosound Emerge is an impressively slim and full-featured speaker.
Google Assistant can fill out your payment info for your next takeout order
Google's Assistant updates for Spring 2021 revolve around simplifying the restaurant checkout process and making it easier to automate your smart home.
Google's Nest Audio smart speaker is 20 percent off across the web
Google's Nest Audio is on sale for $20 off at many online retailers, including Best Buy and Walmart.
Google's 'Memory' feature could turn Assistant into an Android organizer
Google is working on a new feature for Assistant on Android called "Memory" that could transform it into into a handy organizer.
Google finally makes Assistant more useful for your work life
Among other Workspace updates, Google Meet is getting a bunch of upgrades.
Tasker's Android phone automation connects with Google Assistant
Now you can trigger Tasker's automated scripts by voice using Google Assistant.
Google's new Assistant feature is an incognito mode for smart speakers
Last January Google quietly did away with the existing Guest Mode feature, which allows people not on your Wi-Fi network to connect with a Chromecast or smart speaker by entering a four-digit PIN, from its Home and Nest devices on account that some people and pets could hear the ultrasonic frequencies the two devices use to pair. Today, in the culmination of online privacy efforts the company first announced back in October, users will be able to turn off the voice recording features of their smart display and speaker like the Nest Audio or Nest Hub Max simply by telling it to. This new Guest Mode is basically like Chrome’s Incognito tabs.
Lutron's outdoor smart plug controls your lights in harsh weather
Lutron has unveiled a Caseta Outdoor Smart Plug that's built to survive tough weather — it can control your patio lights even in torrential downpours.
Google’s next Nest Hub could use the Pixel 4’s Soli chip for sleep tracking
Google will reportedly release a new version of the Nest Hub that features its Soli radar sensor for sleep tracking.
Google is selling the Home Max smart speaker again, for now
While flashing a message saying the device is sold out and prompting customers to try out a pair of the new Nest Audio devices instead, the Google Store will still let you check out a Charcoal-colored Home Max speaker for $179. On eBay, they're available for $159.
Google adds new word and puzzle games to smart displays
Google is adding new games to Assistant-enabled smart displays like the Nest Hub to give people something new to play.
Alexa can translate conversations in real-time on Echo devices
Starting today, Alexa can translate conversations between two people who speak different languages.
Google's Nest Hub Max now makes Zoom video calls
Google's Nest Hub Max now makes Zoom video calls as part of a preview, helping you stay in touch remotely over the holidays.
Apple Music arrives on Google's smart speakers and displays
It’s hard to imagine Apple and Google playing nice on a device, but that can be the case starting today. Google announced today that Apple Music is now rolling out to Assistant-enabled speakers and displays like the Nest Audio, Nest Hub Max, Nest Mini and more. Apple Music subscribers can ask the Assistant to find and play your songs, albums and playlists using their voice after they link their accounts in the Google Home app.
Google Assistant can finally schedule your smart lights
Google Assistant already works with Hue and other smart lights, but functionality has been limited to turning them on and off, using them with alarms and a few other features. Now, you can schedule lights and other electric devices to turn on and off at specific and even general times.
Lenovo's Google-powered Smart Clocks hit all-time low prices for Black Friday
Lenovo's Smart Clocks have dropped to all-time low prices at Best Buy and Walmart for Black Friday, making them good deals for Google-powered displays.
Fitbit brings Google Assistant to the Sense and Versa 3
The OS 5.1 update will improve night-time SpO2 tracking and offer the option to switch to Google Assistant.