Google Assistant isn’t just an app. It’s a voice-controlled tool you can have on your phone, smart speakers, TV, car, display screens, laptop, tablet and wearable tech. So yeah, it’s more than a basic application.
The Assistant is constantly evolving, along with the AI that drives it. There’re a lot of things you probably didn’t know it could do, and there are also a few things coming down the pipeline. But while we wait for the new programs, tap or click here for kid-friendly Google features.
If you’re ready to take your Google Assistant to the next level, check out our lists on what it can do and what Google plans on releasing for it soon. Guaranteed, you’ll be all over this fun and helpful program.
With Google Assistant on your phone or tablet, you can have it open apps for you with just your voice. Simply say, “OK Google, open Calendar,” or another app you want, and Google Assistant will do the work for you.
You can also use it to scroll through apps or access certain tabs or pages within them. If you need to be hands-free while cooking, learning a new skill or even reading while doing the dishes, Google Assistant can help.
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Misplace your phone while out and about, or lose it somewhere in your home? If you have Google Assistant on your phone and at least one other device, it can help you find it.
Here’s what you need for this to work. Your phone needs to be:
Do you remember the first time you saw a Hummer driving around town? You may have thought you slept for way too long and woke up in the middle of a war zone. That’s because the massive trucks originally designed for military use became super popular once they were made available to consumers.
Just like our smartphones and computers, today’s cars are connected. Car makers are using new technology to learn as much about us as they can — everything from our driving habits to our behaviors on and off the road. What will your new car know about you? And more importantly, what does that mean for your privacy? Kim takes an inside look at our future behind the wheel.
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In decades past, computers filled entire buildings. Now, you carry one around in your pocket that weighs less than the shoes on your feet.
But just like phones, one other type of tech has grown even smaller over time: cameras. You already know about the one in your smartphone, but tiny cameras are everywhere — and they’re often used in the creepiest ways. Tap or click to learn more about the threat of hidden cameras in our modern age.
For the past decade, Tesla’s Elon Musk has been the resident bad boy of the automotive scene. Each car produced by the auto startup has generated massive amounts of hype and publicity, not to mention several positive reviews for their design and driving experience. Click or tap to see Kim’s take on Tesla’s Autopilot system.
Open/download audioLooking to add a dashcam to your car? It can be a pricey endeavor. But your smartphone can get the job done for free with just an app. Need more features than a free app offers? I’ve got you covered, too.
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Yet another car company is recalling thousands of cars. The more than 400,000 affected cars have problems with onboard computers and debris getting into the engine. Find out which carmaker is in the hot seat and exactly what is affecting its vehicles. We also have information on what steps to take if your car is on the recall list.
Open/download audioEach time you hop into your car, you’re taking your life in your hands. Do you realize how distracted other drivers around you are? Seconds are all it takes for things to go horribly wrong. On this episode of Komando On Demand, Kim takes a deeper look at the dangers of distracted driving and the importance you play in making the streets safer for yourself and other drivers.
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There’s another major car recall and this one could put lives in danger. The recall affects 3.5 million General Motors SUVs and pickup trucks. GM is recalling the vehicles because the brakes may suddenly begin to falter.
With class-action lawsuits, there can be so many people getting paid, it may not seem worth it to go in and get your share if the suit applies to you. The good news is that isn’t always the case. Kim Komando recently received a settlement check for over a thousand dollars! Read this article to find out what class-action lawsuits are paying out now and how you can get your piece of the pie.
Open/download audioBMW let the cat out of the bag at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. You won’t believe what drivers will be able to do with the latest technology. And it may not be limited to high priced cars. Here’s a hint: it has to do with your gaze. Plus, what’s new with 5G smartphones.
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Open/download audioImagine you’ve just been in a car accident, trapped in your vehicle with no help around and you can’t reach your cell phone. But, you can still talk so you call out for your virtual assistant to call 911. That’s what happened to Nate Felix. Listen as Kim tells his story and reminds us that our smartphones could save our lives.
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Ever been stranded on the road? It could be anything – a flat tire, an empty tank, a dead battery. One thing’s for sure, having roadside car trouble is always a terrible feeling. Thankfully, there’s an app that can help you in these times of dire need. And the best part is, you don’t have to pay a pricey membership fee!
Open/download audioFor may people, watching the Superbowl is about more than just game, it’s also about the amazing commercials. Well, this year one automobile maker is taking things to a new level. You can win a car if you don’t watch the game. Kim looks at a new marketing campaign that’s all about not watching this year’s Superbowl.
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Amazon Prime is a service that allows people to get a whole suite of benefits. Of course, there are faster delivery times, but there are so many more things that people get.
As this time of year, porch pirates are a real problem. They sneak around neighborhoods in search of houses with recently delivered packages still sitting outside. They then sneak up, grab the package and walk away. Well, one man has used his engineering skills to create a little surprise for these Christmas Grinches, and the results are hilarious.
Open/download audioYou’re driving home from work, wondering what you should make for dinner. Suddenly, on your car dashboard an ad shows up for home meal delivery. Unbelievable? Not really. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at how car manufacturers are using your fingerprint for more than just unlocking your car.
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Wirelessly unlocking your car is convenient, but it comes at a price. The increasing number of keyless cars on the road has led to a new kind of crime — key fob hacks! With the aid of new cheap electronic accessories and techniques, a key fob’s signal is now relatively easy for criminals to intercept or block. Imagine a thief opening your car and driving away with it without setting off any alarms!
Alexa is no longer “new.” The smart-tech revolution is now in full swing, and Amazon Echo is at the heart of it. According to Edison Research, nearly 40 million people own voice-activated speakers, which is about 1 in 6 U.S. adults. Now it’s time to see what Alexa can really do. Most users know how to select songs and search the internet for information. These skills are handy, but they’re only the tip of the digital iceberg.
You may not have thought about freezing your credit, and now that you heard of the idea you may be wondering why you should. Well, it is one of the top ways to guard against identity theft, ensuring there will be no change to any of it unless you say so. Here is a step by step description of how to do so.
