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Google Assistant gets fine-tuning, including adjustable wake word sensitivity

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Anna Washenko

Google is introducing some adjustments to its voice assistant’s responsiveness. A blog post outlined new tweaks to setting up Voice Match with Google Assistant, as well as fine-tuning how likely it is to be activated. Continue Reading →

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Google to launch educational livestream series about voice technology

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Anna Washenko

Google is launching a livestreamed video series to inform users about the capabilities of voice technology. The monthly series, VOICE Talks Presented by Google Assistant, will be created by a partnership between Google and digital content experts Modev Productions. Continue Reading →

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Sonos can now be the default player for Google Assistant

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Anna Washenko

Google Assistant can now use a Sonos speaker as its default hardware. Sonos hardware received updates this week that will allow those devices to be the primary player for requests of the voice assistant. Continue Reading →

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Google Assistant can now share podcasts by topic

Posted on December 10, 2019 by RAIN News Staff

Google Assistant has been updated with several quality of life improvements. In addition to new voice commands for retrieving and sharing photos, and for updating notes and lists, the platform now offers topical search for podcasts. We tested it. Continue Reading →

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Google Assistant launches personalized news stream

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Google Assistant has been updated with a new news feature for listeners. The voice assistant is adding a tailored playlist of news stories called Your News Update. It can be started by asking Google to play the news. Continue Reading →

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Sirius XM rolling out integration with Google Assistant

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Sirius XM announced that its programming will be adding support for Google Assistant. The company said its audio content will begin rolling out on Google Nest smart speakers and displays over the next week. Continue Reading →

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Google launches new tool for transitioning media between smart devices

Posted on October 9, 2019 by RAIN News Staff

Google has introduced a new tool for transitioning media from one smart device to another. Its stream transfer feature can transition music, videos, and podcasts between compatible devices. Continue Reading →

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Google adopts new policies for reviewing and retaining Google Assistant recordings

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Google announced new privacy policies around how it handles recordings made with its voice AI platform. Under the new default for Google Assistant, the company will not retain user recordings. Customers can opt into Google’s Voice & Audio Activity program when they set up the AI. Continue Reading →

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Google Assistant trials call-in support and plans Interpreter mode

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Google is testing out a new effort to bring its voice assistant to cellphones without internet access. The India pilot program offers a 24/7 phone number that people can call to pose their questions to Google Assistant. Continue Reading →

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Apple and Google suspend human review of voice recordings after privacy outcries

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Human review of voice assistant recordings has been a fiery topic of late, and actions are already being taken to improve privacy for their users. Apple announced that it will globally suspend its grading program, while Google has stopped the practice in Europe. Continue Reading →

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Google Assistant now offers train info from New York’s MTA

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Anna Washenko

The capabilities of voice assistants have been expanding at a rapid rate as developers continue to work with new partners and test the limits of what information the AI can provide. The latest news development is beginning at a small scale, but points to a much broader use case in the future. Continue Reading →

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Sonos begins rollout of Google Assistant

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Sonos has made good on one of the announcements in its latest quarterly shareholder letter. The company is beginning to roll out a software update that will bring support for the Google Assistant voice AI to its smart speakers. Continue Reading →

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