Google has unveiled a new smart display called Google Home Hub. Announced at the Made by Google event in New York City alongside the Pixel 3 and Pixel Slate, Home Hub offers the power of Google Assistant combined with a 7-inch display for YouTube videos, photos, and more. It’s priced at $149 and comes in […]
Google has made it easy to hail a ride by asking Google Assistant. Now people can say, “Hey Google, book a ride to the airport” and the Assistant will display a list of available ride services, such as Uber, Lyft and others. Assistant will also surface estimated pricing and wait times, as well as ETAs for […]
TP-Link’s smart home brand, Kasa Smart, announced three new additions to their smart bulb line. These new bulbs are 10 percent smaller than previous Kasa Smart designs, which were not that large to begin with. They are also Energy Star and Title 20 certified light bulbs reduce energy consumption by up to 80 percent without […]
Google has matched Google Assistant with the new Google News to make it easier for people to find the stories they want to hear. People with Android phones and Google Home products can ask to hear specific news stories by asking Assistant “What’s the latest on NASA?” and similar queries. On devices such as the new […]
Samsung today unveiled a smart speaker for the home. The Galaxy Home is powered by Bixby and Samsung’s Smart Hub technology. Speaking the “Hi Bixby” catchphrase wakes the speaker thanks to eight microphones. It can handle requests, such as accessing playlists and controlling smart home technology. There are multiple speakers and a built-in subwoofer […]
Swann has been an industry leader in home security way before smart home was more even a pipe dream,. Now They have sent out word t its wired security systems are now compatible with the Google Assistant. Thanks to the new integration, Swann systems can now be controlled hands-free through a Google Home device. Paired with […]
Google today updated its Google Home products with new support for the Spanish language. The Assistant on Google Home can now help Spanish speakers find music, query the weather, or control smart houses using their preferred language. Google says users will need to select Spanish as the default language via the Google Home app on their […]
Nokia today said it has sold its Withings business to the wearable company’s original co-founder, Eric Carreel. Nokia had purchased the company in 2016. Moving forward, Withings will be headquartered in Paris, with offices in the U.S. and Asia. The company says it is “dedicated to developing innovative connected health products focused on preventive health.” Withings […]
D-Link has announced the availability of three new affordable HD Wi-Fi Cameras. Designed for a number of home monitoring needs, the HD Wi-Fi Camera (DCS-8010LH-US), Full HD Wi-Fi Camera (DCS-8300LH-US), and Full HD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Camera (DCS-8525LH-US) offer advanced features, including cloud recording options as well as third party integration capabilities with Amazon […]
Google said its Android Things platform has reached version 1.0 for general release. The company distributed a release candidate just last month. Android Things is meant to bring smarts to connected devices, such as lamps, TVs, thermostats, and more. This version of Android Things packs the final set of APIs and the official v1.0 SDK. Android […]
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