Your Google Home smart speaker can now make phone calls for you
Google has finally pushed an update to Google Home that allows the device to make phone calls. For now, it calls through an unknown number.
Say bonjour to new Google Assistant voices in a wider variety of languages
Up until now, you could only change the voice of Google Assistant in English, and that option was only available in the United States. This week, Google is giving people internationally another voice option. You can now get a new voice in several languages,
including Japanese and U.K. English.
Google just made it easier to change your breached passwords
Google Assistant's new password update has streamlined the process of replacing breached passwords, making web security feel safer and easier than ever.
Home Depot’s new Hubspace-compatible items include smart plug
Home Depot releases several new products to its Hubspace smart home line, including a true smart plug.
Google now offers a wall mount for its smallest smart speaker
Helping you to "free up precious counter and tabletop surfaces," Google's new wall mount for the Google Home Mini smart speaker costs $15.
Google Nest Mini vs. Google Home Mini: Smart speaker showdown
Google has revealed its new smart speaker, the Nest Mini. The $49 device is an update of the original Google Home Mini that was released in 2017, packing smarter features, more colors, a new design, and of course, a new name. So which one is right for
you? We look at their specs and features to help you decide.
Google Nest Audio vs. Amazon Echo
We evaluate the 4th gen Amazon Echo and the new Google Nest Audio smart speakers to find out which device has superior looks, features, and sound quality.
First-generation Sonos One smart speaker prices drop to just $150
We found a pretty great deal: The original Sonos One smart speaker is now $150, which is the lowest price we've seen since it launched. Though no longer the newest version, the first-gen model sounds identical to the second-gen, and will still get Google
Assistant support when it launches later this year.
The Ecobee4 smart thermostat gets cozy with Alexa and Google Assistant
Meet the Ecobee4, a new smart home device that promises to combine "smart thermostat functionality and voice."
Google Nest Mini vs. HomePod Mini
The Google Nest Mini and Apple HomePod Mini are two great mini smart speaker choices, but which is the better of the two? Let us weigh in to help you decide.
The 9 things Amazon Echo can do that Google Home can’t
Amazon and Google are leaders in the world of smart speakers. We love both brands, but here's a guide to show you exactly what Alexa can do that Google can't.
How to wall-mount your Google Nest Mini
The Nest Mini and similar small smart speakers from Google can be wall-mounted anywhere, giving you plenty of options for placement: Here's how to do it safely.
Lenovo Smart Display 7 Review: Video calls for less
New to the smart display fold is the Lenovo Smart Display 7, which is now the smallest and most compact smart display in Lenovo’s portfolio. What’s sweet about it is the $100 price tag, though, there's more to Lenovo's budget-based offering than you might
expect, despite the price.
This one upgrade would make all our homes even smarter
Motion sensors are an under-utilized, but potentially game-changing aspect of smart home functionality.
Google Nest Cam (battery) review: The camera for anywhere around the home
Most cameras require a subscription to get access to advanced features. With the Google Nest Cam (battery), you get everything out of the box.
Google Nest Hub Max vs. Amazon Echo Show
Which video home hub is the best? Google Nest Hub Max or Amazon Echo Show? We compare the two smart displays to find out which option is best for your home.
Google Nest vs. Ring: Who has the better video doorbells?
Both Google and Ring have some of the best video doorbells, but which option is right for you? Here's everything to know about how the two brands stack up.
Google Home (Nest Audio) vs. Amazon Echo
Google's Home speaker and Amazon Echo are two of the most popular smart speakers, but which is the better of the two? Here's our comparison of both devices.
Google Nest Doorbell (battery) Review: Beauty and brains in one package
The Google Nest Doorbell (battery) competes in a crowded space, but comes with intelligent alerts and a beautiful design to keep your front door safe.
Smart homes without Wi-Fi: Huge possibilities or roadblocks?
Our wireless networks are the building blocks of our smart home ecosystems, but should every automation require an Internet connection? Here's what we think.
The Google Nest lineup needs a redesigned plug
The Google Nest Hub is a great smart display, but its bulky plug is in dire need of a redesign. Here's why users are still frustrated years after its launch.
Google Assistant gains eyes with Google Lens, now rolling out to Pixel phones
Google Lens first made a splash at Google I/O in May, but it's now finally rolling out to Google Pixel smartphones.
Get a free Google Home Mini and smart bulb when you buy a Google Nest Hub
Walmart isn't shouting this deal from the rooftops, but if it did, Google Assistant smart home fans would break the internet to snap it up. When you buy a Google Home Hub, already on sale for $30 off, Walmart throws in a Google Smart Light Starter Kit
including a Google Home Mini and a GE C-Life Smart Light Bulb.
Google Nest Audio is a proper successor to the aging Google Home smart speaker
The Google Nest Audio is focused on making sure you're impressed by its audio quality thanks to upgrades under the hood that make it perfect for audiophiles.
How to add Google Assistant routines to your home screen
Learn how and why you might want to add your Google Assistant routines as widgets to the home screen of an Android device.
Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) with Clock vs. Google Nest Mini
Amazon and Google both announced new versions of their Dot and Mini speakers. The Amazon Echo Dot with Clock and the Google Nest Mini are two options for those who want a smart speaker but don’t want to spend too much cash. We compare the two devices
in our Echo Dot vs. Nest Mini showdown.
How to see your photos and albums on a Google smart display
Want to personalize your Nest Hub with Google Assistant phones? It's easy to add your photos and put them into rotation or cycle through professional images.
eBay 4th of July Sale: Save 20% on must-have tech with this coupon code
eBay is trying to get ahead of 4th of July by offering some amazing early deals, like deep discounts on smart home items from Dyson, Google, Nest, and Sony.
The 5 best tech deals in the B&H Photo Memorial Day Sale
The early summer sale season has begun, and if you're hungry for some bargains, we've smoked out the five best tech deals from the B&H Photo Memorial Day sale.
Walmart slashes Google Nest Hub cost with a free 2nd-Gen Google Nest Mini
Walmart slashed the cost of the Google Nest Hub smart display bundled with a second-generation Google Nest Mini smart speaker. This Google Nest combination is an equally good deal for setting up a new smart home and for existing Google Assistant smart
homes.
The smart-deadbolt Nest x Yale Lock now works with Google Assistant
Nest, owned by Google parent company Google, is adding Google Assistant support to its smart deadbolt Nest x Yale Lock. Starting August 29, the security tool will be compatible with the AI assistant so you can lock your door on the go with just a simple
voice command.
Michael Kors’ new chatbot helps teach users more about its smartwatches
Centered around its Access smartwatch collection, Michael Kors has released its first-ever chatbot. Available for the Access Sofie on Facebook Messenger and Google Assistant, the bot can educate users on the watch's features and functionalities.
Don’t believe the marketing! Robot chefs aren’t what you think they are
While multitasking robot chefs may cost too much for the average homeowner, you can still outfit your smart kitchen with a number of useful cooking gadgets.
Make your home more Earth-friendly with Google Assistant
Just in time for Earth Day, use these Google Assistant tips and tricks to save energy around your house, and also help keep the Earth clean while you're at it.