Artificial Intelligence Google demos Duplex, its AI that sounds exactly like a very weird, nice human After ethical concerns marred its announcement in May, Google showed off its retooled aural AI that helps you connect with people who still answer the phone. by Rachel Metz 2018-06-27T09:00:00-04:00
Silicon Valley Google’s new tools will make your life more convenient—for a price Don’t forget that forking over more and more of your data remains part of the bargain. by Rachel Metz 2018-05-07T18:30:00-04:00
Connectivity Google’s Pixel Buds Translate a Great Idea into Horrible Design The earbuds are a swift translator when paired with a Pixel smartphone, but they’re uncomfortable and chunky. by Rachel Metz 2017-11-15T16:03:00-05:00
Connectivity Our Guide to This Year’s Best Holiday Gifts The 13 most drool-worthy techie gifts for family, friends, and Fido. by Sarah Silbert 2017-10-24T00:10:00-04:00
Connectivity An Open-Source (and Cute) Alternative to Amazon Echo Mycroft’s voice-enabled assistant is embodied in the startup’s friendly looking Mark 1 gadget, but you can build it into all kinds of devices. by Rachel Metz 2017-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Artificial Intelligence What’s Next for AI Home Assistants Phone calls, wider integration, and even screens could make our new domestic butlers more useful. by Jamie Condliffe 2017-02-16T11:20:00-05:00
Connectivity Google’s New Hardware Strategy: Actually Make Money The Pixel phone is the tech giant’s attempt to sell high-end, highly profitable gadgets and monetize its AI investments. by Elizabeth Woyke 2016-11-07T00:00:00-05:00
Connectivity Google’s New Pixel Phone Matters (But You’re Not Going to Buy It) The device is the first phone Google designed from scratch, and it has its AI-powered personal assistant built in. by Elizabeth Woyke 2016-10-18T09:00:00-04:00
Connectivity Google’s Assistant Is More Ambitious Than Siri and Alexa The search giant wants its virtual assistant to rule your home, phone, and TV. by Tom Simonite 2016-10-04T16:25:00-04:00
Connectivity Most of India Still Isn’t Online—Here’s Google’s Plan to Fix That Google is testing new initiatives to boost Internet access in India that could prove useful everywhere. by Jamie Condliffe 2016-09-27T11:20:00-04:00