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Wow: Google and Samsung Partner for SmartThings, Google Assistant Integration

Tim December 8, 2020 12

Announced today, Google is partnering with Samsung to introduce a bunch of new integration between Samsung's SmartThings service and Google's Assistant and Nest services. Previously, both things weren't very friendly with each other, but moving forward, some...

Apple Music Finally Comes to Google Assistant Speakers

Kellen December 7, 2020 8

Google Assistant and Apple Music are finally becoming friends. Google announced today that Apple Music can be set as your default in Assistant as you fire off commands to play tunes throughout your Google Nest speaker system. Once live, you'll find the option...

Google Assistant Routines Getting Home Screen Shortcuts

Kellen December 4, 2020 5

Routines through Google Assistant are without a doubt one of the more powerful tools you can utilize to help automate parts of your life. Whether you are leaving your house, hitting that commute, starting up your work-from-home day, or arriving back home after...

Google Assistant Adds Family Notes to Smart Displays and a Ton More

Kellen November 18, 2020 10

Today is a big day for the Google Assistant, smart displays, and your family, assuming you have one of these devices in your home. Google is adding sticky notes to screens (Family Notes), more controls over Family Bells, new family activities, a way to check...

Google Assistant Driving Mode is Here!

Kellen November 17, 2020 12

Remember the Google Assistant driving mode that was introduced at Google I/O in 2019? Google is ready to rollout a preview of it to users in the US. Driving mode is here, guys! The new Assistant driving mode is still there to help you "get more done while...

Google Maps Adds New COVID Layer Features, Transit Crowdedness, Food Delivery Tracking

Kellen November 17, 2020 14

Google Maps is picking up several new features to help with one of the weirdest holidays seasons we'll likely ever experience. Google has plans to help you find even more info about COVID in your area, see how crowded your bus or train might be, and track all...

Lenovo Smart Clock Essential Drops to $24, Regular Smart Clock to $34

Kellen November 6, 2020 13

Lenovo sells two different Smart Clock devices that act a lot like a Google Nest Mini, only they double as clocks. The perfect bedside smart devices that can also charge your phones, you'll find them heavily discounted today to what may be their lowest prices...

Acer Halo Smart Speaker Costs $109, Launches Early 2021

Tim October 21, 2020 6

Acer held an online press event this week, showcasing all of its upcoming products. During the event, which was mostly filled with desktop monitors and notebooks, the company announced the Halo Smart Speaker, powered by Google Assistant. The device is the...