5 ways to improve your relationship with Google Assistant

We've already explored some ways in which you can make Alexa more companionable during our current stay-at-home existence; naturally, there are plenty of ways to do the same with Google Assistant. If you like, you can change the sound of Google Assistant's voice (a trick that Alexa can't do, aside from celebrity cameos), teach it your nickname, and even engage in some surprisingly authentic back-and-forth with her (or him, depending on which voice you choose). If you've grown tired of the vaguely sterile sound of Google Assistant's default voice, switching to a new one is an easy way to get a fresh start. Ten different voices (including the standard Assistant voice) are available, with both male and female options, plus the voice of American or British accents. You can also pick the voice of Issa Rae (co-creator of HBO's Insecure) to take on a few of Google Assistant's standard duties, including answering questions, giving you weather reports, and telling jokes.