Android Q update will enable automation through Rules
Android updates come with many new features, some of which are able to replace existing apps. Android Q's beta update has a feature called "Rules" that can perform automated actions in an easier-to-use package.
A Aeam at XDA-Developers has dug...
Samsung has finally launched their assistant Bixby…in Korea
Samsungs Voice Assistant Bixby is a notably missing feature from the Galaxy S8/S8+ launch, but it's finally rolling out to users, at least if you're in Korea.
The update to enable Bixby, and finally give some utility to the hardware...
Google has begun updating the schedule for I/O 2017 – Google Assistant gets its...
Google I/O 2017 is drawing near, with just a month and a half to go until the developer conference kicks off at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View California. The 3 day conference runs from May 17-19 and should feature...
The Echo Show 10 (3rd Generation) launches in Australia today
Today we have confirmation that the Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) has landed in Australia. The announcement confirms the immediate availability of the device, along with the Australian pricing of $399.00. The interest in the new device...
Alexa is dropping email support: No more routines or parcel tracking
It's very easy to become reliant on smart assistants to help with your daily life. Unfortunately, from time to time there are features that get dropped. Unfortunately for Alexa users, it's your turn to lose a bit...
Want to get Home Automation control on your Pixel before Google flips the switch?...
Earlier today we reported on the Pixel getting official access to the Home Automation menu, and thus control, previously restricted to owners of the Google Home. Unfortunately, this is one of those updates that requires you to jump through...
D-Link pick up more awards for multiple security cameras
D-Link has become one of the quiet achievers of the DIY home security market. When you're competing against names like Ring and Arlo, it's easy to fly under the radar. But with products like the DCS-8635LH and...
Bang & Olufsen Relaunches in Australia
High end audio brand Bang & Olufsen has relaunched in Australia in conjunction with new partner MJ Invest Australia (MJ Group), after parting ways with it's previous distributor.
For readers not familiar with B&O, they make premium priced speakers that...
Hands On Review: Mirabella 9W Wi-Fi Dimmable Colour Downlights
The days of bayonet and screw in bulbs are over for most newly built modern homes and apartments which usually have grids of ceiling downlights installed in all the rooms.
Until recently all these downlights tended to be dumb lights...
Almost half LG 2020 soundbar range have Google Assistant and Chromecast built-in
LG Australia has launched it's 2020 range of sound bars and revealed that the top 4 models have Google Assistant and Chromecast built-in.
LG Electronics Australia (LG) today unveiled the company’s 2020 sound bar range consisting of nine models that...
Google pulls the plug on Xiaomi’s Mi Home integration with Assistant
A lot of people are very concerned, and rightly so, with others getting access to their home security camera and now that has eventuated, and not by using insecure passwords.
A user who had some Xiaomi cameras installed...
Access your G Suite calendar with Google Assistant – Integration with G Suite accounts...
For those of you with a G Suite account, you'd be well versed in the idiosyncrasy of Google's paid offering. Up front, you'd think oh, Google has a paid productivity service it must be better right?
Well if what you're...
LG and GE are making Google Assistant compatible appliances
Google Assistant got a big shot in the arm yesterday with a functionality boost to match Google Home. As an extension of that, appliance makers LG and GE have announced that their appliances will now be Google Assistant compatible,...
Starting today “OK Google, tell me a story” will work on your Android phone...
Prior to now you have been able to ask your Assistant on your Google Home device to tell you a story but its functionality has not extended to the Assistant on smartphones until now.
In the US it is National...
Google Assistant integration testers wanted by Reolink
We have the privilege at Ausdroid of working with some really top flight manufacturers as well as lesser known brands, reviewing their products and getting to know their teams. Reolink was one that we came across in 2018...