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I’ve finally given up on the Google Pixel Tablet

I have been trying to do more with the Google Pixel Tablet, but I really shouldn't have been, so I've given up making it something it's not.
A Samsung Galaxy phone showing off Bixby with a tablet in the background.

What is Bixby? How to use Samsung’s AI assistant

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Bixby vs. Google Assistant: Which AI is better for you?

A blue Google Nest Mini mounted on blue/gray wall.

How to reset a Google Nest Mini smart speaker

Google Home icon on home screen.

How to use the Google Home app on a computer

Google Nest audio color options

How to change Google Assistant’s voice (and language)

How to turn off Google Assistant

How to turn off Google Assistant on any device

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How to add multiple users to your Google Home (Nest) device

Google Gemini app on Android.

Google is launching a powerful new AI app for your Android phone

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Google Assistant loses 17 features as the company lays off employees

Amazon Fire TV on Echo Show 15.

The 12 best smart home products that support Matter

Google Nest Hub 2nd Gen.

8 Google Assistant settings you should disable or adjust

Hisense 70A6G 70-inch 4K UHD Android Smart TV in living room on stand.

What is Android TV? Google’s smart TV platform fully explained

While Google TV is the main TV OS for brands like Sony, there's still a few Android TV devices out there. Here's everything you need to know about the latter.
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Google TV vs. Roku TV: which is the better streaming OS?

In the war of streaming platforms, Google TV and Roku TV are top of the pack, but which operating system is truly best? Let us weigh in to help you decide.
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The best Google Home tips, tricks, and Easter eggs

Google Home can do a lot more than you think. Here are some tips and tricks to help you get the most out of Google Home and its growing ecosystem of gadgets.
Google Assistant listening on the Google Pixel Watch.

No, you really don’t need Google Assistant on your smartwatch

Google Assistant is becoming a rarity on smartwatches, and isn't on the new TicWatch 5 Pro. But does it really matter?
Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) vs Google Nest Mini

Alexa Guard vs. Nest Aware: which is the better option?

Alexa Guard and Nest Aware are home security branches of Amazon and Google's smart home ecosystems, but which of the two is the better package? Let us weigh in.
AI assistants compared with ChatGPT.

Forget ChatGPT — Siri and Google Assistant do these 4 things better

Thanks to ChatGPT, the AI buzz is everywhere. However, don't let OpenAI's rockstar AI trick you into ditching the trusty Google Assistant or Siri on your phone.
The Lenovo Smart Display on a table.

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.
Using Google Assistant on the Google Pixel Watch.

What is Google Assistant? Here’s the guide you need to get started

What is Google Assistant and what can it do? We'll show you how to get up and running, and introduce you to some of Google Assistant's coolest features.
The Google Nest Hub Smart Display on a nightstand.

How to add a Matter-enabled device to Google Home

Adding a Matter-enabled device to Google Home is a simple process, and it should only take a few minutes from start to finish. Here's how it works.
The Google Nest Hub Smart Display on a nightstand.

The best Google Assistant-compatible devices

Google Assistant can control lights, plugs, switches, thermostats, and more. Here are some of our favorite Google Home-compatible devices you can buy in 2023.
The Nest Hub Max front view.

How to set up your Google Home device

Did you recently get a Google Home device? Learn how to set up your speaker or smart display in a few simple steps. We'll also tell you what to watch out for.
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9 ways Google Assistant can help with Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving can be hectic, but Google Assistant and the Google Home app have some clever ways to make things easier. Here's how they can help.
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Experts warn AI assistants are hurting the social development of children

An analysis from Cambridge experts suggest that interactions with AI assistants like Alexa is impeding the social development of children and disrupt learning.
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How to set up geofencing for Google

Geofencing with Google Assistant and Google Home allows you to set Home and Away routines based on location, among other tricks. Here's how you can use it!
The Echo Show 15 is the largest smart display yet.

How to sell your parents on a smart assistant

Are you trying to convince your doubtful or budget-minded folks to invest in a smart assistant like Alexa or Siri? Here are some pointers for your argument.
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Google Assistant to forget its location-based reminders

Google Assistant has been losing features over the last several months and now two 'reminders' features have been put on the chopping block.
Galaxy Watch 4 Classic seen from the front.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 gets Google Assistant, at last

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is finally getting Google Assistant as a standalone app, 10 months after its release and ahead of the Google Pixel Watch's arrival.
Nest devices grouped together on a counter.

Can your smart home save you money on homeowners insurance?

We all know the smart home is supposed to make our lives easier, but can it save you money on insurance? Let's find out.
Hosting a Zoom conference through Nest Hub Max.

There’s no new Nest Hub, but that’s OK

Google didn't announce a new Nest Hub yesterday, but that's OK. Other areas need to be focused on first.
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Everything announced at Google I/O 2022: Pixel 6a, Pixel Watch, search enhancements and more!

Google's annual tech conference has begun. Here's a rundown of everything announced.
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The ‘Look and Talk’ feature means you don’t have to say ‘Hey Google’

Updates to Google Assistant make interacting with the device easier and more streamlined than ever before.
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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.