Tweet Google is testing a new feature with some Assistant users, which lets them use their voice to confirm certain types of payments. The feature is still being tested and there are some limits. Read more… Neowin

Tweet Roku has announced a new software update is coming to its streaming devices in the coming weeks, adding new voice control capabilities and support for Google and Amazon’s digital assistants. Read more… Neowin

Tweet A new report suggests that Microsoft is internally referring to Cortana as Microsoft 365 Assistant, and that name could end up becoming official. Better Teams integration is also in the works. Read more… Neowin

Tweet Lenovo’s Yoga Smart Tab doubles as an Android tablet and a Google Assistant smart display, with a 10.1-inch FHD screen that can be used for a variety of things like displaying your photos. Read more… Neowin

Tweet Google has started rolling out a compact version of the Assistant on older phones. The update (on Pixel 3 series) revolves around taking up less vertical space as needed to display the results. Read more… Neowin