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Google Assistant can control Disney+ on Google smart displays
You can now navigate Disney+ with voice controls on Google Assistant smart displays.
Lenovo's Google Assistant Smart Clock is half price at Best Buy
When Lenovo’s Smart Clock first arrived, we were charmed by the tiny minimalistic design, clock-centric features and Google Assistant-powered smart home features. The original $80 price was also a plus, but Best Buy just made it a lot more interesting — it’s selling the device at $40, or half off.
Google makes it easier to find local news through Podcasts and Assistant
Google Nest speakers will read you local news, even if it only appeared in print.
Google Assistant can help you donate to the Center for Policing Equity
Google is making it easier for Assistant users to donate to an organization working to address racial bias in policing.
Google Assistant Snapshot can now be summoned with a voice command
You can now summon Google Assistant’s Snapshot by saying “Hey Google, show me my day.” Now, you can use the new voice command to bring up Snapshot, as long as English is your default language. Google says the feature will roll out for additional languages in the coming months.
Google's Nest Hub could be your next hotel concierge
'Hey Google, when is the pool open?'
Google promises better search results for recipes, jobs and shopping
It also rolled out Assistant-powered audio messages on Android.
Google's smart displays will simplify multi-room audio
For people with multiple Google speakers and displays in their home, getting all your devices to play the same music can be tricky. At the top of the list is a master control for volume that allows you to quickly soften the music when it’s too loud, for example.
Hisense's $4,000 laser projector comes with a 100-inch screen
When Hisense unveiled the L5-series ultra-short-throw projector at CES 2020, the $5,000 price seemed a bit expensive compared to the competition. However, the company has announced that it’s finally going on sale at a lower $4,000 price and it includes a 100-inch ambient light-rejecting (ALR) screen, to boot.
Lenovo’s 7-inch Google-powered smart display is only $75 at Best Buy
Buy Lenovo Smart Display 7 at Best Buy - $75 While Google’s Nest Hub is the same size, Lenovo’s smart display adds more powerful speakers as well as a camera shutter and mic-mute button.
Google's Family Bell brings a familiar feature of school back home
If you’re a parent who’s missed being able to give your kids a semblance of school-like schedule while they’ve been holed up at home, Google’s latest features may be able to help. The company today announced a new tool called Family Bell that can bring a familiar school bell experience to your home. Google also unveiled features like a daily “Animal of the day” activity, Broadcast Targeting and a new command that kicks off a routine to start the school day.
Google Assistant recommends your YouTube Music on Nest speakers
Over the last couple of years, Google has gradually improved YouTube Music with features like playback screen lyrics and an Explore tab. Now, it has unveiled integration with some of its other products, including Android TV, Google Maps and and Google Assistant.
Google's long-awaited Pixel 4a goes on sale August 20th for $350
After a months-long delay and a steady stream of leaks, Google's Pixel 4a is finally here. Google focused most of its resources on developing a single version of the Pixel 4a, and thanks to its 5.8-inch OLED screen, it physically splits the difference between last year's Pixel 3a and 3a XL. As all those rumors suggested, the 4a looks cleaner than earlier models because Google went with a hole-punch display, rather than clutter things up with foreheads, chins, and notches.
Google Assistant's latest games are built for your smart display
Google Assistant gets a handful of new games to play on smart displays.
Google brings Lens text translations to KaiOS phones in India
Google is bringing Assistant's Lens camera translation functionality to feature phones in India.
Lenovo discounts its Google Assistant-powered Smart Clock to $40
Save 50 percent on Lenovo's Google Assistant-powered Smart Clock.
Google reveals its new Nest smart speaker
After a leak from Japan's FCC, Google decided to show off the new Nest smart speaker in a stylish promo picture.
Upcoming Google Nest smart speaker emerges in regulatory filing
Google looks to be doubling down on its fabric aesthetic.
Google's Stadia controller gains basic Assistant functionality
The Stadia controller has gained some basic Google Assistant functionality.
Lenovo's Google-powered Smart Clock drops to $40 at Best Buy
Lenovo's Smart Clock with Google Assistant is on sale for $40 at Best Buy today.