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The BBC has launched a digital assistant to take on Alexa -- but Amazon won't be worried
The BBC has launched an early version of a voice assistant called Beeb, which it's given a male voice to avoid reinforcing ...
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Google's Pixel 4a is reportedly abandoning squeeze-based Assistant activation
Pixel 4a leaks have been coming non-stop as the phone approaches launch date. Though the phone looks set to offer much of ...
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Google launches coronavirus news hub to keep reliable coverage in one place
There's no shortage of coverage around coronavirus, but that also means it can get annoying to sift through all the noise. ...
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Marshall's tiny new Uxbridge speaker comes with Alexa built-in
Thanks to the popularity of Amazon's Echo family, people have begun to expect voice assistant capabilities from their smart ...
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Google has canceled the rest of I/O over coronavirus concerns
Earlier this month, we reported Google had canceled the physical portion of its annual I/O conference over coronavirus-induced ...
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Remember is an app that lets you set reminders from macOS Spotlight
I've used tons of reminder apps to keep up with tasks I need to complete. However, one of the biggest problems is that I ...
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Google Assistant now lets you torment roommates with ‘household notes’
Forget about the good ol' passive-aggressive refrigerator note: Google Assistant will let you leave "household notes" on ...
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300-word review: The Sonos Move is a great (but pricey) wireless speaker
Reviews are great, but often they're just too long. This is why we're doing a 300-word review! This time round, it's on the ...
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Google Assistant's 'Interpreter mode' translates conversations in real time
One of the long-standing promises of modern technology has been the ability to translate conversations in real-time. Google ...
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Google forces Nest users to use Google accounts, raising privacy concerns
Google's Nest rebranding gets rid of the privacy barrier between Google and Nest, and the move has significant implications ...
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CHEAP: Begone, darkness — these Philips Hue lightbulbs are only $10 each
Smart lighting is cool. That's a fact. But something even cooler is discounted smart lighting. Like this Philips Hue lightbulb ...
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Apple and Google suspend monitoring of voice recordings by humans (Update: Amazon too)
Apple is globally suspending the use of Siri voice recordings after reports emerged that contractors hired by the company ...
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You'll soon be able to tell your Google Assistant to forget search history
Google announced multiple enhancements to some of its products to better protect your data — including the ability to manage ...
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CHEAP: Light up your life with this Philips Hue starter kit for $55
Do you enjoy controlling your lights without even lifting a finger? Then this Philips Hue 3-bulb starter kit might just be ...
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Microsoft now lets you control your Xbox with the Google Assistant
Microsoft today revealed it's collaborating with Google to bring the Xbox Action to the Assistant -- meaning you'll soon ...
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Every Alexa and Echo device Amazon announced this week in one handy list
Amazon hosted a massive hardware event this week, announcing a cavalcade of new Alexa-enabled and IoT devices. Make no mistake: ...
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Google plans to give you more control over 'Hey Google' sensitivity
"Hey Google, what's the weather like?" "OKAY Google, what's the weather like?" "YO GOOGLE ARE YOU LISTENING?" If ...
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Leak: Google's Pixel 4 could include an astrophotography mode
Our phones get better at capturing images in low light every year, but as far as I know, no phone has been good enough to ...
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Google Assistant can now nag your family with assignable reminders
Reminders are one of the most useful features of AI assistants. Pick up some groceries, take out the trash, set up a dentist ...
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CHEAP: Good goddamn, Google's Pixel 3 is only $499 — THAT'S 37% OFF, YO
Google's Pixel 3 is one of the best Android phones on the market and now it's got 37% off, it's also one hell of a deal. ...
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How to have Google Maps remember where you parked your car
This edition of TNW Basics is going to show you how to use Google Maps to remember where you parked your car. Hopefully taking ...
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CHEAP: This beefy JBL Link smart speaker is now HALF PRICE OMFG
On the hunt for a smart speaker? Need some more powerful sound in your life? Then getting the JBL Link 500 for half price ...
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CHEAP: Spy on your sneaky infant with 34% off the Arlo Baby Monitor
Having a child is terrifying, but keeping it alive is even more terrifying. Luckily, the Arlo Baby Monitor can make having ...
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How to simplify your shopping routine with these handy apps
This edition of TNW Basics takes a look at three different shopping lists that you can use to take your shopping game to ...
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Google isn't killing off Nest integrations just yet
Google has addressed concerns surrounding the transition by sharing an updated timeline of what exactly is set to happen ...
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Google brings playable podcasts to search results
Google has started including podcasts in search results so that you can listen to them right away without the need for a ...
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Google's new Assistant is so fast that 'tapping to use your phone would seem slow'
Google Assistant is pretty fast, but it's hardly as conversational as a real person. That's in large part because using the ...
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Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant are changing how we interact with the world by doing it for us
Innovation shapes our daily experiences, offering us the chance to seize the convenience offered by modern technology. Since ...
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Hallelujah! Google Assistant finally has access to your G Suite calendar
Google yesterday announced Calendar support via Google Assistant for G Suite customers at its Google Next event. This means ...
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The rise of the ubiquitous voice assistant
Apple, Amazon, and Google have done a great job educating users that voice is here! Voice recognition has been getting better ...
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CHEAP: This Lenovo Smart Display with Google Assistant is HALF OFF
You can get the fancy, futuristic Lenovo Smart Display for only $99.99, a full HALF PRICE! Go and get on before it's too ...
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Stadia’s Google Assistant integration is the gaming feature I never knew I needed
The use of the Assistant to help gamers get past difficult parts of games is probably the best part of the Google Stadia ...
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Sorry, I’m too busy planning our smart home to help pack
A smart outlet review from a guy who is shopping for smart gadgets on the internet instead of helping his family pack for ...
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Review: Optoma's UHL55 is a versatile and flawed 4K projector with Google Assistant and Alexa
There's no home theater experience quite like a giant projected screen. TVs get bigger by the year, but once you cross the ...
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Google Assistant's new features make it more useful for travelers
In its CES announcements, Google revealed a bunch of useful updates to Google Assistant including navigation, travel, and ...
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Lenovo crammed Google Assistant smarts into this adorable alarm clock
Lenovo's new Smart Clock is a compact smart display with a 4-inch touchscreen and fabric cover, and it's designed to live ...
