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Google to stop automatic recording of Assistant conversations

Google had come under investigation in Germany last year for possibly violating the General Data Protection Regulations, specifically because of the human review process

1 min read6 Aug 2020
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Google brings Ambient Mode for Assistant on select phones. Here's how it works

The ambient mode will be available on a number of select devices that run Android 8.0 operating system (OS) or above, the company saysThe Ambient Mode is reportedly going to be rolled out for Sony, Transsion and Xiaomi smartphones too

1 min read27 Nov 2019
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Google Nest Mini smart speaker launched in India at ₹4,499

The device is a successor to Google Home Mini, and has been completely re-engineered with Google AssistantThe new device brings improved ability to operate in noisy environments, claims the company

1 min read25 Nov 2019
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You can now call the Google Assistant from any phone

The number, 0008009191000, will allow users to make a regular voice call that will be answered by the Google AssistantIt doesn’t require any Internet connectivity. Calls made to this number will be free-of-charge and can be made any time

1 min read19 Sep 2019
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Google Assistant will soon be able to read out your WhatsApp messages

Google Assistant has long had the option to read outs SMS messages aloudThe read-aloud feature is particularly useful when users are driving, cooking or otherwise have their hands full

1 min read6 Aug 2019
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Google Search and Google Assistant help you stay on top of the ICC Cricket World Cup action

During the cricketing action, users can explore the tournament table, stats, and upcoming matches right in Google SearchOn YouTube you can get highlights to every game on the official ICC channel

1 min read5 Jun 2019
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When it comes to disclosing sponsors, your Google Assistant may be mute

The question is most acute for Google, which holds the world's biggest search advertising businessConsumers often complain to the commission about potential violations, and it prods companies into changing practices by threatening fines if the issues persist

4 min read2 Apr 2019
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Google extends Assistant's 'Interpreter' mode to Home speakers, more devices

The feature supports 26 international languages including Hindi, English, Arabic, Korean and Portuguese among othersUsing the interpreter mode on a Smart Display would allow users to both see and hear the translated conversation

1 min read6 Feb 2019
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Heralding the future of mobile computing as phone makers bet on artificial intelligence

While voice assistants like Siri, Google Assistant, Bixby and Amazon's Alexa have been available on phones for a while, the trend of on-device AI on smartphones is gathering momentum with the launch of the Google Pixel 3 and Huawei Mate 20 Pro

2 min read19 Oct 2018
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It’s getting easier to build a smart home in India but AI assistants still need localization

The smart home market in India is growing, albeit at a slower pace than western countries

2 min read12 Oct 2018
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