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Google today announced a feature called “Your News Update” for its Assistant-powered smart speakers and smartphones.

New data from Canalys claims that Google smart speaker sales plummeted 40 percent year-over-year. What’s happening?

With the release this week of the November 2019 Xbox One Update, the Google Assistant is now available on Microsoft’s console.

The ability to create stereo pairs with Google Home smart speakers is a great if long overdue addition to the platform.

Starting next week, SiriusXM subscribers will be able to access their content from any Google Assistant-capable smart device.

Each year, Amazon announces a tsunami of new Alexa-powered products. And each year, Google counters with … what?

A lot of Google's new hardware had already leaked before its Made by Google '19 event, but they are now official. Here's everything you need to know about all the new Google hardware.

Google unveils next-gen Google Assistant experience on the Pixel 4 that runs on-device, performs way faster than before, and isn't intrusive. It's weirdly amazing.

Microsoft has released a new plug-in for Google Assistant that will allow the virtual assistant to control your Xbox.

Google says the company never stored your audio recordings by default, and it's improving its policies to frequently delete the amount of audio data it stores.

Google announces new updates for its core services to help the internet become more accessible to users in India.

Google Assistant now has a new voice in these nine countries thanks to AI.

Google Assistant is getting a new Ambient Mode that shows all the important things when your device is charging.

Google announced this week that it is adding assignable reminders to its Assistant to help families or housemates stay organized.

Google Assistant will no longer annoy you with its voice when you are trying to control your lights with your voice.

JBL this week announced the first TV soundbar to offer an Android TV experience, complete with Google Assistant support.

The $80 Lenovo Smart Clock is now available for purchase at Best Buy and Walmart in the United States.

Excited by the possibility of integrating Sonos smart speakers into my whole-house audio system, I purchased a Sonos One recently.

Lenovo’s new Smart Clock is a modern take on the alarm clock with Google Assistant support, voice control, and touch navigation.  

Google Duo finally lets you make group video calls on Android and iOS.

Google now lets you order food from services like DoorDash and Postmates from Google Search, Google Maps, and Google Assistant.

Google's automated booking system Duplex is very impressive, but still relies heavily on humans, according to a new report.

Sonos is rolling out an update that will bring Google Assistant to the Beam and One players.

Google announced a free, ad-supported version of YouTube Music to all users of Google Home and other Google-powered speakers.

The market researchers at Canalys claim that the smart speaker installed base will top 200 million globally by the end of 2019.

Google is introducing new interactive search results, including things like a mortgage calculator. It's also adding ads to search results pulled from the web.

John Legend's voice is now available for a limited time on Google Assistant in the United States. Because why not.