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Google Assistant Is Losing a Ton of Features

These 17 features will disappear in the coming weeks.

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Google Assistant Now Uses AI to "See" and "Hear"

New Bard integration increases Google Assistant's capabilities, especially on mobile devices.

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How to Turn off the Google Assistant Power Button on Android

Don't like Android Assistant shortcut? Disable it.

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Google Assistant Is Leaving Wear OS 2 Smartwatches

Even relatively new watches are losing access to Google Assistant.

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How to Read Text Messages Out Loud With Android

Want your Android phone to read your texts out loud?

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No, Google Assistant Is Not Dying

Bard isn't a Google Assistant replacement.

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Amazon Alexa vs Google Assistant: Is One Virtual Assistant Better?

Virtual assistants are very helpful. But is there a clear winner between Alexa and Google Assistant?

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Google Pixel's Next Update Is Timely Yet Late

Pixel phones are about to get an overdue, highly-requested feature.

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Which Smart TV Should You Buy: Roku, Fire, or Google

Which smart TV operating system is the best?

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Here's How to Get Google Assistant on the Galaxy Watch 4

Got a Galaxy Watch 4? You can install Google Assistant on it now.

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Google Chrome Will Automatically Change Your Stolen Passwords

Chrome for Android's latest feature makes data breaches just slightly easier to deal with.

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I'm Dumping Alexa, but I'm Letting Her Stay as a Roommate

I guess I don't have to change the smart locks. Maybe I'll revoke the PIN?

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The Future of Smart Homes Gets Put on Hold With Another Matter Delay

Smart home development will feel pretty stagnant until late 2022.

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Smart Home Essentials: The Stuff That's Actually Useful

Don't bother with gadget you don't need---here are the products that are truly essential to a smart home.

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Everything You Need to Upgrade Your Older Car's Audio

Having an old car doesn't mean you have to have an old car radio. Here are a few ways you can get your car's audio up to speed.

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Check Out Google's Custom Smart Lamp You Can't Buy

People are going crazy for the Google dLight, a lamp you can't buy.

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You Can Finally Tell Google to Just Stop

Sick of Google Assistant going on long rants? Just say "stop."

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