Announced at CES in January 2002, Microsoft wanted "Mira" to launch a new device segment of smart portable displays that would connect to PCs at home. Unfortunately, this venture didn't work out.
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Amazon has released a new update that brings the Fire TV experience to Echo Show 15. This allows users to access a combination of a smart speaker, smart home hub, and TV-like device at a low price.
Amazon has announced upgraded versions of its Echo Show smart displays, coming in 5- and 8-inch sizes. The new versions come with improved cameras and cost the same or less as before.
A new report suggests that Apple is planning to invest more in the smart home market with a TV box that has a microphone and camera for communication, plus a smart display with Siri.
Amazon is reportedly working on a wall-mounted device that will act as a central command center for controlling smart home devices. It is said to be considering 10-inch and 13-inch display sizes.
Today, Lenovo once again expanded its portfolio of virtual assistant devices, including a new seven-inch Smart Display, and some new dockable tablets that include Google Assistant.
It's time for some free stuff! Once again, we've teamed up with Lenovo for a giveaway, this time for the 10-inch Smart Display with Google Assistant, packing an FHD display, Snapdragon 624, and more.
Google is rolling out its revamped Smart Display interface to the Nest Hub and other devices from Lenovo and JBL after exhibiting the new user experience on the Nest Hub Max at I/O 2019.
A new Nest smart display called Nest Hub Max made a quick appearance on the Google Store a few hours ago before its listing was taken down. It has a 10-inch HD screen and a built-in Nest camera.
Google Assistant's Interpreter Mode feature that helps translate speech in real time is now available to all Google Home devices, some smart speakers with Assistant built-in, and all Smart Displays
Whirlpool-owned subsidiary, KitchenAid has a brand new smart display lined up at CES 2019. The gadget is water-resistant, can use Google assistant, connect to other smart devices and much more!
Google has announced that it will deliver good news via Google Assistant. If you're in the U.S. you can ask Assistant to "tell me something good" and you'll get a summary of the day's good news.
Google has told its suppliers in Taiwan to ready themselves to start mass producing a new Google Home device equipped with a speaker. The report also said a new phone and tablet are in the works.
Google announced today that the Google News app can now serve news articles and relevant videos to Google Assistant-enabled devices. Functionality is currently limited to devices in the U.S.
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The JBL Link View, a Google-powered smart speaker with an 8-inch display announced in January, is up for preorder at $250. It combines the functionality of a smart speaker with a tablet.
Code spotted in the latest Google app SDK hints at a 'Pixel Stand' wireless charging device that doubles up as a dock for the Pixel devices. It may be launched along with the Pixel phones in the fall.
Today, Google made an announcement that Lenovo's new Smart Display with Google Assistant is in stores and available to purchase. The 8-inch one costs $199, while the larger 10-inch one is $249.
Lenovo's new Smart Display is like an Amazon Echo Show, but it works with Google Assistant instead of Alexa. You can use it to display facts, news, weather, your calendar, and more.
Lenovo's 8-inch and 10.1-inch smart displays powered by Google Assistant can now be pre-ordered from B&H for $149.99 and $229.99, respectively. Both variants will be shipping on September 3.
For only a limited period, save $70 off the Amazon Echo Show if you buy the Alexa-powered smart speaker right now from the online retail giant's shop, where it is available to purchase for $159.99.
The Google Assistant-powered LG ThinQ series, which include a typical smart speaker and one with a smart display, are now available for pre-order from B&H for $196.99 and $296.99, respectively.
Following up on last year's Alexa-powered Smart Assistant, Lenovo has announced the Smart Display, a Google Assistant-powered touchscreen that comes in 8- and 10-inch form factors.
