Google Assistant

Recently my son (fully disabled and bed bound) has discovered Alexa, and enjoys the freedom it gives him, and wishes to extend that freedom to TV. He mainly uses Netflix and Vudu. We have tried using a fire cube, but that doesn't support vudu. Tried a Google home which just wants to cast from...

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I've been using the Good Morning routine daily - definitely a favorite especially when there's a busy day ahead. It's fantastic how it adjusts my lights accordingly and then automatically displays the weather and news updates on the screen. But I'm currently thinking of customizing new...

I mainly use mine in the kitchen nowadays because I can watch recipe videos on the screen and also get recipes read aloud to me. It's also been very useful when I'm getting directions and making dinner reservations. I know it's powered using Google Assistant but I haven't used smart devices for...

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Since its release, Google Assistant has only grown in popularity and usefulness. Many people use it to better organize their everyday agenda or just to have plain fun. While probably not the primary use of some users, you can also link your Google Assistant with Netflix. When you do that, you...

The Zolo Mojo delivers decent sound for a small speaker but costs nearly twice as much as a Google Home Mini without offering any advantages. Zolo Mojo Review: A Meh Google Home Mini Alternative : Read more