Most smartphones these days all have the capability to be controlled by voice commands, thanks to virtual assistance software. This perk is essential when you can't physically handle or look at your ...

Competition is fierce in the AI space, and perennial industry leader Google is putting its best foot forward in artificial ...

Want to give Google Assistant an upgrade? Here's how to swap it out for the company's more powerful AI and what Gemini can do for you. Lance is an experienced writer who tries to unravel the mysteries ...

I’ll be honest: I was really hoping for an “aha!” moment over these past few days. Still, despite its shortcomings, Assistant knew what it was all about. It was a service with a purpose, and Google ...

It's possible to connect Roku to Google Assistant, so you can control Roku with your voice instead of the remote. Here's how ...

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Google is working on a new API for Android 16 that lets system apps perform actions on behalf of users inside applications. This new API is guarded by a permission that’ll be granted to the default ...

Google Assistant generally outperforms Bixby in terms of responsiveness and accuracy. Google Assistant has a higher success rate in recognizing and processing voice commands, making it faster and more ...

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