More than any prior Consumer Electronics Show, CES 2019 was all about smart homes and the digital assistants inside them. I lost count of how many connected doorbells, sensors, smoke alarms, TVs and cameras I saw on the show floor this year. The same … [Read more...]
CES 2019: Google Assistant improves, expands and becomes easier for hardware makers to use
My first order of business at the Consumer Electronics Show today was a press-only chat and demonstration given by Google. We were promised news, information, and a ride! Google delivered. Let's get some of the stats and data out of the way … [Read more...]
Hey Google, ask Alexa, Siri, and Cortana what’s up with Bixby in the smart home
With 2019 underway, I think it's safe to say that 2018 was a big year for digital assistants and smart speakers in the home. And the coming years will likely continue that trend based on usage forecasts: eMarketer suggests a 15 percent increase in … [Read more...]
Why I’m getting ready for a mobile robot with a built-in digital assistant
Please forgive me if you’ve already seen the “Iron Man” movies already. If you haven’t, you’re missing out on not just a good superhero flick but also a possible glimpse of the future for digital assistants. In the Marvel movie series, Jarvis — … [Read more...]
The Google Home Hub isn’t the hub I’m looking for
If leaked photos, specifications and pricing are to be believed, expect to see Google debut the Google Home Hub on October 9 for $150. The device appears to be Google’s take on a smart display, and will compete against similar, but more expensive, … [Read more...]