Like every year, the Google I / O is an opportunity to discover the next innovations in the ecosystem of the Mountain View firm. The Nest Hub Max was mentioned in particular during this 2022 edition. It will soon welcome two new features aimed at simplifying exchanges with Google Assistant. The first, called Look & Talk, should enable the assistant to be activated by looking at the screen rather than by launching the usual “Okay Google”.
The Nest Hub Max will use Face Match and Voice Match to verify the identity of the user, but also artificial intelligence specifically developed to allow it to detect their gaze. Since it requires keeping the camera active, this feature must be activated by the user, Google specifying that the data analysis will be carried out directly on the device.
In addition to Look & Talk, the Nest Hub Max will also host Quick Phrases previously reserved for the Pixel. They allow common voice commands, again without an activation phrase and relying on Voice Match. Google also took advantage of this inaugural presentation to indicate that its assistant should better understand natural language, in particular the words of hesitation. The Nest Hub Max shouldn’t be the only device to benefit from these improvements.