Google’s biggest competitor Amazon Echo is currently ahead of Google Home, but the company is trying to close the gap by introducing new features. Roughly 15 new services has been added to Google Assistant and they can be added via the Google Home application.
One of interesting things you can ask the assistant is how to build your own PC, or learn more about the weather on Mars. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new:
- Keep track of food expiration dates with Chefling
- Get motivational quotes from Jaden Smith (yes, that Jaden Smith)
- Use Computer Builder to walk you through the basics of building your own PC
- Use Bugle Notes to get various facts about West Point
- Movie Maestro can now give you IMDB movie ratings
- Instruct your Roomba to start cleaning the house
- Find out what the weather is on Mars
- Learn more about congenital heart disease
- Reveal horse racing results in the UK, France, Ireland, and the US
- Get perfect combination suggestions from Wine Guide, Beer Guide, and Food Network
