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Rumour: Google working on a Google Assistant powered competitor to the Echo Show
It seems Google may have many Homes in various stages of development, there's the Google Home, Google Home Mini, Google Home Max and now apparently a Google Assistant-powered device with a 7" Screen codenamed...
Google finally opens up Family Link to everyone … in the USA
When Google first announced their 'Family Link' service back in March, I was excited. As usual, the excitement was immediately quelled as it was invite-only, and only open to US residents. Today at least...
Google Assistant comes to Android TV
Google Assistant is slowly making its way to all Google devices as Google attempts to make it not just a part of your life but make it encompass your entire life. Today Google...
**UPDATED** Both of Google’s second generation Pixel phones will have dual front facing speakers
Pixel day is under a week away now and there really isn't much we don't already think we know. Sounds silly but we all love leaks don't we? Today screen protectors for...
Google Home integration with Harmony Ultimate remotes is live for Australian English
One of the best integrations with my Google Home has to be my Logitech Harmony Ultimate Hub. Not only does this give me, and my 5 year old, voice control over our entertainment...
Google’s Allo for web now has a GIF tab for amusing retorts
For those of you who actively use Allo for web, there's some good news. The Google messaging platform now includes GIF functionality to send amusing GIFs to your friends.
The additional functionality brings Allo...
Google rumoured to release Stereo Google Home, dubbed the ‘Max’
With Google's second Made by Google event just a few days away a last minute rumour has surfaced suggesting that Google may be working on a larger, more premium version of the Google Home....
LG bringing Google Assistant to 87 Wi-Fi-connected home appliances
At IFA 2017 LG signalled their intention to bring Google Assistant to more devices. Today they have announced that 87 of their Wi-Fi connect smart home appliances are now compatible with Google Assistant...
Setting reminders to start rolling out to Google Home
It's always been baffling why the Google Home wasn't able to set a reminder, for me at least it's one of the more useful functions of having a voice assistant, or it would be...
Google announce their partnership with HTC, betting big on hardware
Yesterday we saw HTC announce that they were halting trading of their shares pending an announcement today. Google's Senior Vice President of Hardware, Rick Osterloh, has just made that announcement.
Today's announcement has been made...
Moto X4 confirmed as the first Android One phone to hit the US –...
The rumour that the Moto X4 was destined to be an Android One handset has come to pass. Google has announced that the handset is heading to Project Fi as the first Android One...
Pixel 2 confirmed to have squeezable sides
As we count down to the Pixel announcement on October 5 (Australia time) the leaks are starting to slip through the cracks. Today has been especially leaky with colours, storage sizes and pricing...
Google Pixelbook with ‘Pixelbook Pen’ Stylus leaks, starting at $1199USD
If your wallet isn't hurting already from the leaks of a new Daydream View, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL and Google Home Mini, then the Pixelbook will be the final nail in that coffin.
The...
Meet the Pixel 2 from Google, as colours, storage and pricing leaked
If the size of the Pixel 2 XL isn't to your liking, then there's good news with the Pixel 2 also leaking with details on colour and storage options and prices now available.
The leak...
Google Pixel 2 XL leaks in White/Black and Black starting at $849US for 64GB
Google's Pixel event is getting very leaky with Google Home Mini and an updated Google Daydream View headset already leaking. Now it's the Pixel 2 XL leaking with press renders of the phone in...