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Google Gemini on Android can now answer questions on lock screen

Google Gemini for lock screen is gradually rolling out and will answer "basic questions" from the lock screen. The new feature can be turned on or off from Gemini on Lock Screen settings

Gemini AI assistant might soon let you play music with voice commands

Google has not provided any details about the roll-out plan for the "Music" feature; however, it is expected to roll-out soon on Gemini app for Android

Google to replace Assistant by Gemini on wearable audio accessories: Report

AI-generated responses on earbuds and headphones would be in audio-only medium without any visual cues, according to the report

Google to rename AI chatbot Bard to Gemini, introduce paid tier: Report

Google is also likely to bring the Android app of its AI chatbot Bard soon after renaming it after the language model it is powered by - Gemini

Google lays off hundreds working on Assistant software, other parts of firm

A few hundred roles are being eliminated in the company's Devices and Services team, with the majority in the 1P AR hardware team, the company said

Google reportedly working on Pixel-exclusive AI assistant 'Pixie': Details

Pixie is expected to debut with the next-generation Pixel devices and will likely provide more personalised experience than Assistant with Bard

Amazon's Alexa, Google's Assistant will share same JBL smart speaker

Three models of the JBL Authentics-branded smart speakers will debut in the US on Sept 17 and sell for $330 to $700

Atomberg launches IoT-enabled smart fans with support for voice controls

Atomberg Smart 2.0 series support Atomberg Home app, which enables convenience-focused experiences such as in-app voice control and performance analytics

Google Home routines disappear as control settings get new user interface

In October this year, the tech giant had announced that it was rolling out a Home update that would let users view their Nest camera and doorbell feeds on the web

Google announces to shut AI-driven automation service 'Duplex on the Web'

The company introduced Duplex on the Web during its 2019 Google I/O developer conference

Compaq launches Ultra HD LED smart Android TV at Rs 17,499: Details here

Compaq Ultra HD LED smart Android TV boots Android operating system and has in-built support for Google Assistant & Chromecast

Google updates Assistant with new AI features for Pixel 7 series, Watch

When users are writing a message, Assistant voice typing can now suggest emojis relevant to their messages

Google launches Meet's new feature; users can now mute, unmute easily

The company said it changed how the "Hey Google" voice control works for Google Meet hardware devices

Google Assistant develops personalised speech recognition feature

According to 9to5Google, the tool will help Google Assistant get "better at recognising your frequent words and names"

Pixel Watch to feature next-gen Google Assistant, Exynos chip: Report

Google is reportedly working on its own in-house smartwatch that's set to launch in 2022 and now a new report has claimed that the upcoming watch might be powered by Samsung's Exynos processor

EU antitrust regulators turn focus on Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant

The EU antitrust watchdog said respondents cited worries over certain exclusivity and tying practices related to voice assistants

Driving mode in Google Assistant begins rolling out on Android phones

The new feature is supposed to serve as a replacement for the Android Auto app on smartphones

Google Assistant arrives on Samsung smart TVs in US, others to get soon

Google Assistant is now available on new Samsung smart TVs in the US and would roll out to more countries soon

Google Assistant to now help users open, search Android apps

Google has extended Assistant voice commands to Android apps and the users can now open and search their favourite apps with 'Hey Google wake word and make everyday tasks within an app much easier

Google Pixel 4a and Nest Audio to be available on Flipkart from October 16

While the Pixel 4a is a Flipkart-exclusive, the Nest Audio will also be available soon at Reliance Retail and Tata Cliq store