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Google brings Gemini Nano to more Pixel devices and enhances Recorder summaries
June's Pixel feature drop includes the introduction of the Gemini Nano generative AI model to more Pixel devices, enhanced Recorder summaries and car crash detection on Pixel Watch 2.
Kris Holt06.11.2024
You can now edit RCS chats in Android Messages
Android’s RCS message capabilities are inching closer to iMessage’s. Google said today that you can now edit RCS messages, bringing them into parity with the iMessage editing feature Apple added two years ago.
Will Shanklin05.30.2024
Google lets third-party developers into Home through new APIs
Google is letting developers tap into hundreds of millions of Home-compatible devices through new APIs. It suggests, for instance, that food delivery apps can switch on your outdoor lights as the courier shows up with dinner.
Kris Holt05.15.2024
LG TVs will soon be Matter-compatible Google Home hubs
Google is expanding its smart home integration. The company said Tuesday that, in the future, some Google TV and other Android TV products will work as Google Home hubs.
Will Shanklin01.09.2024
Google just made it a lot easier for people to begin automating their smart home
Plus, its script editor gets its first new features.
Sarah Fielding08.29.2023Google adds first-gen indoor Nest cameras to its Home app
Google ha started rolling out the ability to manage the first-generation Nest Cam Indoor device through the public preview version of its Home app.
Mariella Moon08.25.2023Google Home's new script editor can make smart device automations even more powerful
After releasing its redesigned Home app last month, Google is giving users far more control over their smart homes via new script editor.
Steve Dent06.14.2023
Google's redesigned Home app is available to everyone
Given how important smart home devices have become, it’s not a surprise that Google has a lot of updates to its Home app and how Android users can interact with those devices. The most significant update is to the aforementioned Google Home app for both Android and iOS — it has been completely redesigned and will be available tomorrow.
Nathan Ingraham05.10.2023
8710087100Yale Assure Lock 2 review: The do-everything smart lock
With support for all the major smart home platforms along with a wide range of configs and finishes, Yale's Assure Lock 2 has set a new standard for smart deadbolts.
Sam Rutherford11.17.2022
Samsung and Google are working to streamline setting up Matter smart home devices
Today at its annual developer conference, Samsung announced a deeper partnership with Google to make it easier for consumers to set up smart home devices using the Matter protocol.
Sam Rutherford10.12.2022
Google Home can now use Nest speakers to detect your presence
Your Nest speaker can now help Google Home tell whether or not you're present.
Jon Fingas09.23.2022
Google Home app updates bring simpler controls and improved privacy
Google is updating the Home app with simpler, Android-influenced controls and stronger privacy tools.
Jon Fingas03.23.2022
Volvo is bringing YouTube and Google Home integration to its vehicles
You won't be able to stream videos on the display while the car's moving.
Kris Holt01.05.2022
Google Home update makes it easier to review Nest camera footage
You'll be able to skip from one event to the next rather than scrubbing through the timeline.
Kris Holt12.16.2021
Google's commitment to Matter could unite the fragmented smart home industry
Google shared a few updates around its Nest and Android products that focus on a commitment to the recently renamed Matter ecosystem.
Cherlynn Low05.19.2021
Hitting the Books: The bias behind AI assistants' failure to understand accents
The age of speaking to our computers as we do with other humans is finally upon us. But as with other long-awaited technologies such as self-driving cars and computer vision systems, voice-activated assistants like Siri and Alexa aren't nearly as revolutionary as we'd hope.
Andrew Tarantola04.03.2021
Google is officially retiring the Home Max
Say goodbye to the Home Max, Google’s original large smart speaker meant to provide HiFi audio. The company has shared with Engadget that it is no longer manufacturing the device and that it’s sold out of the last few units on the Google Store. Existing users will still see support for the foreseeable future, and there are no plans to end support for this or the original Google Home.
Cherlynn Low12.14.2020
Google Assistant wants to shake up your boring pandemic routine
Google has a new Assistant routine that will remind you of the passage of time as you continue to work from home.
Cherlynn Low09.23.2020
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.
Cherlynn Low08.18.2020
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.
Cherlynn Low08.04.2020