Digital Trends Live: Google Assistant’s enhanced security, Vimeo’s marketplace

On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we dive into the biggest trending tech topics of the day, including Google Assistant’s enhanced security, Vimeo’s new marketplace, Disney+ pre-orders, and a new baldness-banishing baseball cap zaps your head until your hair grows again.

T. Werkhoven     April 25, 2023

Digital Trends Live: Google’s assignable reminders, Genesis Mini, and more

On today’s DT Live, we take a look at the biggest trending stories in tech, including Google Assistant’s new assignable reminders, British Airways’ plans to test virtual reality headsets for first-class passengers, Sega's announcement of the Genesis Mini, and DARPA’s new robotics challenge.

T. Werkhoven     April 25, 2023

Sonos One vs. Sonos Play:1

Sonos makes two wireless speakers that look nearly identical: The Play:1 and the Sonos One. Yet the Sonos One is more expensive. Why is that? Does spending more money get you a better speaker? We pit the two against each other in a head-to-head comparison so you can find out which is right for you.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

Google Nest gives 100,000 Home Minis to people living with paralysis

Google Nest is giving away 100,000 free Home Minis to people who are living with paralysis. The company announced a partnership with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Friday to provide the devices to paralyzed individuals to help them gain some additional independence.

E. Price     April 25, 2023

Hey Google, let’s order out: Food delivery comes to Search, Maps, and Assistant

It's easier than ever to get your favorite grub delivered to your door or order it for pickup as Google integrates online food ordering into Google Search and Google Maps. You can even ask Google Assistant to order your favorite dish without having to pick up your phone or touch your computer.

Simon Hill     April 25, 2023

With new integrations, Google Assistant makes big push for dominance at CES 2019

This was a huge year for Google Assistant at CES 2019. Google and partners announced scads of Google Assistant-compatible products and services for the home, the car, and travel. Google is going all out to support device makers and software developers to create new products that work with Google Assistant.

B. Brown     April 25, 2023

Google Assistant’s global drive helped it quadruple its active users in 2018

Voice assistants made talking to yourself cool, and they're reaping the benefits. Google has taken to CES 2019 to release the details of how Google Assistant has grown over the last year, and the results are pretty staggering. With 2019 just kicking off, here's how Google Assistant did in 2018.

Mark Jansen     April 25, 2023

Let Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant spook you on Halloween

Need help with a last-minute costume idea? Want to listen to spooky music or a scary book? Recruit Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant for help. Here are the best Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant Halloween tips and tricks for your Halloween party, decorations, games, family activities, and more.

Tyler Lacoma     April 25, 2023

Google Home Hub vs. Amazon Echo Show

The Google Home hub and the new Amazon Echo Show will be the big smart display contenders this holiday season. But how do they match up? Which is better? We compared the two products in appearance, performance, cost, and more. Here's everything you need to know about the two devices.

Alina Bradford     April 25, 2023

Google Nest Hub review: A refreshing take on the smart display

What’s small, simple, cute, and lacks a camera? The Google Nest Hub is the latest smart display (a smart speaker with a screen) to hit the market.

Kim Wetzel     April 25, 2023

The Google Home Hub smart display: everything you need to know

Google officially unveiled the Google Home Hub at a hardware event in the fall, and began selling it October 22 for $150. The smart display and speaker integrate with Google Assistant to provides a visual element to augment the smart speaker. Here's everything you need to know.

C. Moore     April 25, 2023

What is a smart display?

What is a Smart Display? Is it just a tablet or something more? These new smart speakers are quickly becoming popular around the home. Here's what they do, why their numbers are on the rise, how they're different from other tech, and what models are currently on the market. Do you need a smart display in your home?

T. Lacoma     April 25, 2023

How to set up your Lenovo Smart Display

Find out how to set up your Lenovo Smart Display by pairing it correctly with the Google Home app. We'll walk you through everything you need to know.

T. Lacoma     April 25, 2023

The Google Pixel Stand turns your Android phone into an Assistant-powered hub

Google has taken the wraps off of the new Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL -- and alongside them, the Google Pixel Stand. The Pixel Stand turns an Android phone into a Google Assistant hub, allowing you to see important information at a glance, quickly control your smart home, and more.

Christian de Looper     April 25, 2023

‘Can I book a table for Thursday?’ Google Duplex duped me, but I didn’t mind

Google’s Duplex technology enables the Google Assistant to make calls, so you can ask it to book a reservation at a restaurant or schedule a haircut, and it’ll do all the work for you. We spent some time with the team behind Duplex to learn more about how it works, and to take a call from the Assistant.

Julian Chokkattu     April 25, 2023

Rule your home with custom voice commands for Alexa and Google Assistant

Alexa and Google Assistant can do quite a bit, but with IFTTT, you can set them up to perform a range of additional actions using little more than your voice. Here's how to get started, whether you're looking to set up custom commands for your Philips Hue bulbs or your calendar.

Kailla Coomes     April 25, 2023

You may be able to step foot into this massive Google Home Max

At Google I/O 2018, we stepped inside a larger than life-size Google Home Max to experience a wave of sound and immersive visuals. This big structure, which first popped up at Coachella, showcases the audio capabilities of the Google Home Max smart speaker, and it may be toured around the country.

Julian Chokkattu     April 25, 2023

JBL’s Google Assistant-powered Link Bar now available for purchase

Speakers offering built-in Google Assistant functionality have become so common that it’s essentially expected now. Android TV is another thing, but that’s exactly what the JBL Link Bar does, combining Google Assistant and all the functionality of Android TV in a soundbar that plugs into your TV.

Julian Chokkattu     April 25, 2023

Watch your lawn mower cut your grass – while you sit on your front porch sipping a beer

Swedish company Husqvarna Group is marketing its line of six Automowers in the United States for the first time. These robots will connect to the smart home via voice hubs like Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Future capabilities could include outdoor Wi-Fi, garden maintenance and security features in the future.

J. Gaudiosi     April 25, 2023

Apple iPhone 2020: Gesture controls, MicroLED and curved screens?

Hints pop up that Apple may have many more changes in store for future iPhones, Tim Cook nabs a top A.I. guy from Google, we talk with the designers behind Jaguar's impressive I-Pace EV.

Bill Roberson     April 25, 2023

Praise be — Google Home now works with other Bluetooth speakers

Google has finally added a long-anticipated feature to its smart speaker, and it comes in the form of Bluetooth connectivity.

Lulu Chang     April 25, 2023

As Amazon and Google keep bickering, consumers are the ones who lose

Google and Amazon are in a smart home war over YouTube and Nest. Would you two stop it already! It’s making me crazy.

K. Wetzel     April 25, 2023

Alone this Valentine’s Day? So was Riley. Until he found the perfect woman.

Feeling lonely on Valentine's Day? So was Riley, until he found love in an unexpected place: His Amazon Alexa speaker.

DT Staff     April 25, 2023

Google Assistant-enabled smart displays to start shipping this week

Google has partnered with Lenovo, JBL, and LG to bring Google Assistant technology to smart displays. The speakers will compete against Amazon's Echo devices with a screen -- the Show and the Spot. The first of those devices - the Lenovo Smart Display - is available this week.

Lulu Chang     April 25, 2023

Best smart home product of 2017

With the intelligence of Google Assistant, the Google Home Mini is Digital Trends' best smart home product of the year.

Kim Wetzel     April 25, 2023

How to use Google Lens to identify objects using your smartphone

Google Lens, once a Pixel-exclusive feature, is now available on most Android smartphones. Google Lens combines the power of artificial intelligence with images from your smartphone camera to identify common objects and landmarks. Here's the easiest way to access Google Lens from any Android smartphone.

Mark Jansen     April 25, 2023

Google Home Max now available to purchase, Mini on sale for $29

The $399 Google Home Max is now available, and the Google Home Mini is on sale for a limited time. Both work with Google Assistant.

J. McGrath     April 25, 2023

Funny questions and commands to pose to Google Assistant

Here are some of our favorite funny questions and commands for Google Assistant, whether you're into Star Wars or are wondering if the cake really is a lie.

Paula Beaton     April 25, 2023

Apple HomePod vs. Amazon Echo vs. Google Home: Which is best?

So how does the HomePod measure up to the Amazon Echo and Google Home? Here, we examine the similarities and differences. Hint: it's not even close.

Jenny McGrath     April 25, 2023

Best smart lights for Google Home

The Google ecosystem can help you manage your home lighting seamlessly and smoothly. Here's a look at the best smart lights for Google Home in 2023.

Simon Sage     April 22, 2023

Your Google smart home devices just got a lot less talkative

Google is expanding its chime alert feature to a variety of new devices, which should streamline the process of giving voice commands to your smart home.

Jon Bitner     April 20, 2023

Google stops updating third-party smart displays

Smart displays from LG, JBL, and Lenovo running Google Assistant will no longer see updates, as Google pivots to focus efforts on AI.

Jon Bitner     April 10, 2023

The future of Matter in 2023

Matter has big plans for the rest of 2023, but with no timetable for releases and Belkin stepping away, what can we realistically expect over the next months?

J. Bitner     April 7, 2023

Google partners with ADT to launch new smart home security system

Google and ADT have launched a DIY smart security plan that lets you piece together your perfect system and is available at a variety of price points.

Jon Bitner     March 31, 2023