But a report from the Wall Street Journal indicates this time around Google wants the Assistant to be a bit more personable. To do that, it’s hired comedy writers from both Pixar and the Onion.

Elena Skopetos has just inhaled a mouthful of raisins. She’s onstage at New York City’s Magnet Theater, performing Lady Gaga’s "You’re Giving Me a Million Reasons." But in her rendition it’s a million ...

Virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa are useful for a lot of things, like telling you what the weather's going to be or reminding you of an upcoming calendar appointment. But they can be ...