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...
Reolink Duo 2 Camera review — Maximise your view with a single camera install
It's been a while since we had the opportunity to review anything new from Reolink, with the release of the Reolink Duo 2 in Australia, that changed. We've had one running for a few weeks now, and there are...
Microsoft’s virtual assistant, Cortana, is Coming to Android lock screens
Microsoft's virtual personal assistant, Cortana, seems to be coming to Android lock-screens very soon. We understand that Microsoft have begun beta testing a version of Cortana that allows access directly from your phones/devices lock screen, according to a report from...
Allo is getting better GIF integration, animated emoji and one-tap Assistant access
Still using Allo? Yeah, we're not either, but there are still some people on that train and for them Allo is getting some new tricks today with Google announcing one-tap Assistant access, GIF integration and animated emoji.
The Google Assistant...
Google scaled up the ‘Now Playing’ tech from Pixel 2 to power Sound Search...
The Pixel 2 were chock full of exclusive features when they launched, and while most of the features were limited the Now Playing feature has remained a Pixel only feature. Google has today announced that the Now Playing technology...
Huawei announce their new digital assistant, Huawei Assistant
Huawei announced their second flagship for 2019 overnight -- their flagship sans-Googley apps and services. One of the big advantages of Android with Google is the Google Assistant but of course without Google Services Google Assistant will not...
Google I/O: Confirms a Pixel Tablet for 2023
In a somewhat unexpected step, Google has officially confirmed that they are working on an Android Tablet for the Pixel family of devices. Unveiled officially on stage at Google IO 2022. The Tensor powered Pixel tablet is very light...
The Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro brings next level surveillance to your home
Ring is one of the biggest names in the DIY home security game. They've been at the forefront of video doorbell technology and are consistently branching further afield. Their latest release announced today, the Floodlight Cam Wired...
Frozen 2 comes to Google Assistant powered smart speakers
You know a major movie is nearing release when you start seeing the advertising partnerships rolling out. Today Disney and Google announced Frozen 2 stories on Google Assistant-powered Smart Speakers.
The stories are live now and work in Australia. To...
Chrome on the Pixel 4 can be controlled by the new Google Assistant
Now that the new Google Assistant has arrived in Australia it is fun finding all the new features that are available to us. One of them that has surfaced to day is that it can be used to...
Google enables Home Voice Control for Stan, Youtube & Play Music on Mi Box...
Most people would expect that Android TV's and standalone Android boxes like the Xiaomi Mibox and NVDIA Shield which are available as Cast targets would have the same abilities as a Chromecast device.
Until now that hasn't been the case...
Xbox one now has some capacity to work with Google Assistant
It was over a year ago that we heard that Google Assistant and Alexa may come to the Xbox platform. It has been some time in the making but has finally appeared, but with the caveat that it's...