Google is significantly upgrading Assistant’s podcast capabilities with more granular commands that let you search and play by episode, topic, and even guests.
For the longest time, “Hey Google, play [podcast name]” would just start the latest episode. Google Assistant can now “help you jump right into a specific episode” with new commands that let you search for episodes with three…
These are the best Android phones you can buy [November 2022]
November 18, 2022
As Black Friday and holiday deals start arriving, it’s a great time to pick up a new smartphone. If you’re in the market for a new Android phone, these are the best options available as of November 2022.
Best Android Phones – November 2022
9to5Google’s picks for…
Following Google’s announcement of the closure of Stadia, Xbox’s Phil Spencer is coming forward with some comments about the shutdown in a new interview.
Speaking to The Verge (via The Nerf Report) this week, Xbox chief Phil Spencer touched on topics including the…
Google keeps iMessage in mind when allaying concerns of iPhone to Pixel 7 switchers and gifters
November 18, 2022
Google has said a lot about RCS and iMessage in recent months, and the iPhone-only solution is top of mind as it starts a Pixel 7 holiday push aimed at switchers.
Coinciding with the start of Black Friday sales today, Google published “4 ways that switching to Pixel is easier than ever” this afternoon. The blog post is very explicitly for people “eyeing a Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro as a…
Xbox controllers are up to 35 percent off for Black Friday
November 18, 2022
If you’re gifting an Xbox Series S or X this year, or even grabbing one for yourself, here’s a chance to get an extra Xbox Core controller for just $40. We saw the Xbox Core controllers get a more a more modest 26 percent discount back in September, but this sale…
Here’s how to save Christmas while there’s still time now that iPhone 14 Pro has sold out
November 18, 2022
Apple shared the details of its annual Holiday Shopping Event this morning, offering buyers of new devices a gift card worth up to $250 for Black Friday. Alongside that, the company has also published its breakdown of the “latest dates to order your holiday gifts” with…
Google keeps iMessage in mind when allaying concerns of iPhone to Pixel 7 switchers and gifters
November 18, 2022
Google has said a lot about RCS and iMessage in recent months, and the iPhone-only solution is top of mind as it starts a Pixel 7 holiday push aimed at switchers.
Coinciding with the start of Black Friday sales today, Google published “4 ways that switching to Pixel is easier than ever” this afternoon. The blog post is very explicitly for people “eyeing a Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro as a…
iRobot's Roomba 694 is back on sale for $179 ahead of Black Friday
November 18, 2022
Black Friday is good time to pick up a robot vacuum for less than usual, especially considering these can be some of the most expensive smart home gadgets out there. Thankfully, you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to get a decent one. Right now, iRobot’s…
iRobot’s flagship Roomba Combo J7+ earned its place in my smart home
November 18, 2022
For most people, there’s no such thing as an essential Roomba if you can work your own vacuum cleaner. They’re nice to have, and do a job, but you’ll get better results if you can put the work in yourself. They also require more management than Rosie the Robot from The…
Google now lets you search for restaurants by dish as Maps adds ‘fast charge’ EV station filter
November 17, 2022
Back in September, Google previewed the ability for Search to find “Nearby dishes,” and this capability is now rolling out today along with a pair of feature expansions in Google Maps.
Google now supports searching for a dish and surfacing nearby restaurants that offer it. Just type the dish into Google Search and append “near me” at the end.
You’ll get a “Nearby dishes” carousel…
