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Google Home and Assistant reviews, guides and tips on getting the most from Google Home

Google Assistant gets Assignable Reminders

Google Assistant gets Assignable Reminders

You can now set prompts based on time and location
Lenovo Smart Tab to feature Google Assistant

Lenovo Smart Tab to feature Google Assistant

The two-in-one device follows the Lenovo Smart Tab with Alexa
Android Auto update rolls out

Android Auto update rolls out

Get ready for that new dashboard smell
Google makes accessibility moves

Google makes accessibility moves

Partnership could have a meaningful impact on people's lives
Assistant's volume problem gets a fix

Assistant's volume problem gets a fix

New feature will keep Assistant's noise levels in check
Google Home speakers going deaf

Google Home speakers going deaf

We have a couple of solutions that might help
Google in Assistant recordings leak

Google in Assistant recordings leak

Privacy blunder reveals some ugly truths for Google
JBL Link Bar finally goes on sale

JBL Link Bar finally goes on sale

First bar to feature both Google Assistant and Android TV lands
Google fixes Nest Cam spy problem

Google fixes Nest Cam spy problem

Works with Nest loophole allowed previous owners to view footage
Control Ambient EQ on Google Smart Display

Control Ambient EQ on Google Smart Display

All the details on changing brightness automatically and manually
Nest Hub vs Nest Hub Max

Nest Hub vs Nest Hub Max

We explain the key differences between this smart display pairing
Digging into Google's new privacy policy

Digging into Google's new privacy policy

Google sets out its new policies for how it will handle your data
Google teases smarter, faster Assistant

Google teases smarter, faster Assistant

Starting on Pixel, the new Assistant will process requests 10 times as fast
Google announces Assistant Driving Mode

Google announces Assistant Driving Mode

All you'll need is your Android phone and a dashboard dock
Six parental controls to set on Google Home

Six parental controls to set on Google Home

Learn to control restricted content and tweak your settings
How to connect SimpliSafe to Alexa

How to connect SimpliSafe to Alexa

It's time to voice control your smart security system
Google Assistant may have an ad problem

Google Assistant may have an ad problem

Google's pay-to-play business presents a problem with voice
BBC podcasts cut ties with Google

BBC podcasts cut ties with Google

The Beeb isn't happy with how its shows are being handled
Google Home 2 wish list

Google Home 2 wish list

The OG Google Home is due an upgrade
How to use Google Assistant with Siri

How to use Google Assistant with Siri

Hey Siri, Ok Google
Smart speakers have an app problem

Smart speakers have an app problem

Google and Amazon are struggling with visibility
Google Duplex: everything you need to know

Google Duplex: everything you need to know

The pros and cons of Google's latest AI breakthrough
Google disables Android TV photos

Google disables Android TV photos

Security hole allowed profile pictures and names to be viewed
Nest Guard has hidden microphone

Nest Guard has hidden microphone

It's a privacy nightmare
Amazon and Google want continuous data

Amazon and Google want continuous data

A look back at the week that was
Chromecast Ultra

Chromecast Ultra

Streaming from your phone in 4K
iHome iGV1 Voice

iHome iGV1 Voice

Our verdict on the Google Assistant bedside alarm clock
Google Assistant is going to get more fun

Google Assistant is going to get more fun

CES 2019: The new toolkit could lead to some interesting new devices
KitchenAid's Smart Display helps you cook

KitchenAid's Smart Display helps you cook

CES 2019: Cooking has never been so smart
Why Google Home Hub won big

Why Google Home Hub won big

It was a closely run race, but Google pulled out a surprise champion in the Hub
Chromecast returns to Amazon

Chromecast returns to Amazon

Is the Google and Amazon war nearly over?
Android Auto gets a design upgrade

Android Auto gets a design upgrade

Spend more time looking at the road, Jack
Smart Displays get a bunch more features

Smart Displays get a bunch more features

Waking up just got easier
Men voice control the home more than women

Men voice control the home more than women

And most people stick to the basics
Google may rebrand Nest

Google may rebrand Nest

A look back at the week's smart home news
Amazon Echo Show v Google Home Hub

Amazon Echo Show v Google Home Hub

We've tested both to help you decide
Digital Wellbeing comes to Google speakers

Digital Wellbeing comes to Google speakers

Addicted to your Google Home? Try these restrictive tools
Google Home Hub and the privacy wars

Google Home Hub and the privacy wars

And why Google’s turning to the screen
Pixel Stand makes your phone a Smart Display

Pixel Stand makes your phone a Smart Display

A smart trick
JBL Link View

JBL Link View

Same Google smarts, better sound
Google Assistant gets a design upgrade

Google Assistant gets a design upgrade

The improvements make the smart assistant's responses more visual
Google to add Digital Wellbeing to Assistant

Google to add Digital Wellbeing to Assistant

We're all getting woke about tech