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Likely Google Pixel XL 2 LTE/HSPA bands show up through the Global Certification Forum
The countdown to the release of the Pixel 2/Pixel XL 2 means we're seeing leaks. The Pixel has hit the FCC, and while the Pixel XL 2 hasn't yet it looks like it made...
Spotify Free accounts can now be controlled with voice commands on Google Home
Google Home supports a limited number of streaming music options and until now only supported Spotify premium accounts. Tonight Google has added Spotify Free to the streaming services supporting voice control on Google...
Google Home Bluetooth connectivity is active again – pair your phone or tablet now
After a false start in late June, it appears Google has flicked the switch on Bluetooth connectivity in Google Home again with the option to pair your devices to the smart speaker now available....
Google finally officially rolling out Google Assistant to more Australian phones
The roll out of Google Assistant to phones other than the Pixel phones has been inconsistent and confusing. We have seen some random phones get it when their language was set to US...
Google brings at-a-glance pollen count to the Google app
Winter is no longer coming. It is now Spring that is on the way and we all know what that means -- hayfever. For those of us that suffer from seasonal hayfever...
HTC-made Pixel phone makes it way through FCC with squeezable sides in tow
Google's pixel phones have been leaking information quite a bit lately. Today we have seen the smaller Pixel 2 appear on the FCC site confirming many rumours that we have heard thus far.
The...
Google Play Protect features now appearing for some users
Back at Google I/O earlier this year we heard about Google Play Protect, a new feature set that Google are using to keep your device safe from Malicious applications. What appears to be...
Ask Izzy lets you give some warmth to the homeless this winter
One in 200 people is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in Australia, and in these cold, winter months the time to help your fellow Aussie out is never better than now.
Ask...
[Report] Facebook is working on a video chat device
It would seem that Facebook is working on a video chat device for your home from its experimental projects team housed in 'Building 8' at their head office inCalifornia according to a report from...
Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ can now be used with Google’s Daydream
Back in May at Google I/O Clay Bavor from Google announced that Daydream VR would be coming to the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+. There have been whispers that it was imminent recently...
Google Assistant may have to go back to Australian Geography class
With Google Home officially landing on our shores more and more people in Australia have access to and are using Google Assistant for fun and for information. One of our readers has been playing...
15% off Google Home, Chromecast and more through Good Guys’ eBay store
If you're just holding off for a bit of a discount on Google Home, Chromecast or some other electronic goodie, then now might be the time thanks to Good Guys and eBay.
The deal...
Telstra is offering a free Google Home in their “Best Bundle Ever” Home internet...
Since Google's Home launched in Australia we've been waiting for the 'deals' on and including the smart speaker to start to appear. This week, Telstra signalled their intentions to include Google Home into their...
Telstra announce Google Home as a partner in the Australian market
Telstra signalled their intentions in the IoT space last year when they announced their own smart home platform based on the Zigbee protocol. Today they have expanded their offerings even more announcing their...
Google Home team gets a new head of UX with former Pebble, webOS and...
The Google Home team has found a new head of User Experience (UX) with Liron Damir, former lead designer at Pebble, webOS and Andy Rubin's latest startup, Essential, joining the team.
The new hire...