Google Home news and trends

Google Disables Links To Xiaomi Cameras Amid Security Scare
Google // January 02, 2020

One user of a Google Xiaomi Mijia home security camera recently got a shock when they discovered their device projecting images from another person’s home. The images reportedly included shots of an infant in a cradle, a man sleeping and an enclosed porch. The user,...

Alexa Tops Apple’s Free App Downloads
Mobile Applications // December 26, 2019

A large number of people received Amazon Echoes and Fitbits this holiday season, according to Apple’s App Store, CNBC reported on Thursday (Dec. 26). Amazon’s Alexa app, which assists users in setting up their devices, topped the App Store’s free apps list. Last week’s top...

7-Eleven Supports Voice Orders Via Alexa, Google Home
Voice Activation // November 20, 2019

7-Eleven has launched voice ordering with 7Voice, which allows customers to place orders through Google Home and Amazon Echo systems, the company said in a press release on Wednesday (Nov. 20). The voice activation works in conjunction with the company’s 7NOW app, delivering purchased items...

Amazon Echo Smart Speakers Outselling Google Home
Voice Activation // November 15, 2019

As smart speakers surge in popularity, Amazon Echo is the clear leader, outselling Google Home by a wide margin, SlashGear reported on Friday (Nov. 15), citing research from analyst firm Canalys. The report shows that worldwide smart speaker sales during the third quarter (Q3) of...

Interviews & Exclusives
Alacriti CEO: Voice And The Rise Of ‘Elegant’ Payments

February 19, 2018
“Elegant” as a descriptor doesn’t make many appearances in the world of financial services or payments, which tend to favor other terms. “Disruptive” is a common attribute, as is “innovative.” “Cutting-edge,” “friction-free” and “one-of-a-kind” also hold sway. That, Alacriti’s Co-Founder and CEO, Manish Gurukula, said, is about to change. The ability to use voice to do something as simple as paying a bill […]

The Pixel 2, The Mini-Home And The AI Tie That Binds

October 05, 2017
Promoting product releases has become something of an art form in Silicon Valley. There is the day itself, of course, but also the lead-up to it and getting people’s interest piqued enough...

Let’s Hear It For (Sizzling) Voice-Activated Speakers

July 07, 2017
Alexa or Siri, Google at Home or via mobile, voice is sizzling, deployed over technology’s various platforms. And for a fizzle, try being a beleaguered ATM maker or buying java...

Are You Smarter Than The Average American?

June 17, 2017
Americans are a very intelligent people — just ask them. A study by YouGov revealed news that 55 percent of Americans think they are smarter than the average American. A little...

Quick Reads
Google Assistant Could Soon Control Doorbells, Clothes Stylers

June 07, 2020
On Friday night (June 5) Google Assistant, the artificial intelligence–powered virtual assistant for mobile and smart home devices, was updated to include doorbell and clothes styler devices, which will soon be available widely, reported 9To5Google. Last month, the Google-focused , online news service reported that as Spring emerged, people are looking for ways to keep […]

Google Disables Links To Xiaomi Cameras Amid Security Scare

January 02, 2020
One user of a Google Xiaomi Mijia home security camera recently got a shock when they discovered their device projecting images from another person’s home. The images reportedly included shots...

Alexa Tops Apple’s Free App Downloads

December 26, 2019
A large number of people received Amazon Echoes and Fitbits this holiday season, according to Apple’s App Store, CNBC reported on Thursday (Dec. 26). Amazon’s Alexa app, which assists users...

7-Eleven Supports Voice Orders Via Alexa, Google Home

November 20, 2019
7-Eleven has launched voice ordering with 7Voice, which allows customers to place orders through Google Home and Amazon Echo systems, the company said in a press release on Wednesday (Nov....