Google Assistant can now read and reply to messages in WhatsApp, Telegram, Google Voice...
Google Assistant has always had some measure of integration with various messaging apps; for example, it's long been able to read and reply to Telegram messages (which we use at Ausdroid) but that integration hasn't been complete.
However, that's now...
Jabra Elite 85H — Australian Review
Sometimes a bit of tech comes along that you’re curious about, very excited for and you also have some apprehension about the delivery of and the Jabra Elite 85H fits perfectly in that box for me. On paper there’s...
Hey Google, make it rain! Google Assistant can now control more water appliances
Google's been slowly but surely adding more and more device types to its list of supported Actions for Google Assistant, and today they've opened the flood gates, well the plumbing type anyway. The latest devices types are Baths and...
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...
Google Home is apparently getting multi-user support.
Google Home is about to launch multi-user support with Google's own Home app pre-announcing the feature.
The app has now been updated with the generic card you see above which simply says 'Now, you and others in your home can...
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...
Routines for Google Assistant are finally starting to roll out in Australia
After announcing that both pre-set and custom Routines for Google Assistant were heading down under last month, the rollout has finally begun with the option to use Routines finally showing up in the Google Home app.
Accessing the Routines are...
JBL is bringing Google Assistant to any car: meet the JBL Link Drive
We anticipated that - like last year - CES 2019 would feature a lot of voice assistant news. So far, what we've seen has been minimal, and most of it has been iterative.
Today's announcement from JBL is somewhat exciting...
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...
Lenovo’s Smart Display 7 makes its way to Australia; on sale now
Back in September Lenovo announced their next Google Assistant powered smart speaker, the Smart Display 7 with Google Assistant. The device has quietly made its way to our shores, listed for sale in Australia for $129.
You'll find listings for...
Google bringing a new ‘Android Auto for Phone Screens” to the Play Store for...
At Google I/O this year Google gave a lot of time to the new changes that were coming to devices for Android Auto. We have already seen the interface changes to the Android Auto projection to a display...
Lenovo launches two hybrid Android Tablet/ Amazon Show devices, and they’re heading to Australia...
It's official, Dr Frankenstein or one of his descendants, is officially working at Lenovo because they just announced a new hybrid Android Tablet / Amazon Alexa powered "show mode" device, and I think I want one. The Lenovo Smart...
Google announces a raft of new features for Assistant
Google often makes a large impact on CES with their Assistant offerings and this year they hope it to be no different and have started things off with an announcement of new Assistant features.
The helpful home
Google have come a...
Google begins the replacement of ‘Voice Match’ phone unlock with an Assistant-only view
Last year, Google announced that it was getting rid of the ability for voice match to fully unlock a phone, because frankly it was way too insecure for anyone's liking. Initially, this was just on the Pixel 3 range...
Google’s new Assistant will not work for G-Suite users or many students without jumping...
Google have made a big deal about their new Assistant coming to the Pixel 4 in Australia later this year via an OTA update but the problem is that many users will not be able to use it without...