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Google Assistant Lands on Older Android Devices
Google is bringing Assistant to more Android devices today. Assistant already ships with most of the new Android 8.0 phones, […]

Winners and Losers in the Smart Speaker Wars (Premium)
Even Microsoft was able to ship a smart speaker in 2017. How do you like them Apples? To access this […]

Google Home and Assistant Pick Up Over 50 Activities for Kids
At its hardware event earlier this month, Google previewed a coming collection of games, activities, and stories, designed for children […]

Tip: Control Chromecast with Your Voice Using Your Phone
You don’t need a Google Home appliance to control a Chromecast with your voice: Thanks to a recent update to […]

Tip: Find Your Phone with Google Home
Like other mobile platforms, Android provides a service that can be used to help you find a lost or stolen […]

Deep Dive: The AI Innovations Across Google’s 2017 Devices Lineup
This year, Google is taking a bite out of Apple. I previously made the case that AI is how Google […]

Analysis: AI is How Google Wins (Premium)
Don’t let Google’s seemingly bland 2017 device lineup announcement from this past week hide what just happened. To access this […]

Google Announces New Smartphones, Other Products, as Expected
As was the case with Apple a month ago, Google’s press event today was largely ruined by leaks. But unlike […]