I've been all-in on Home Assistant for the past year, building out my smart home and seeing many quality-of-life upgrades as a result. From linking my PC's audio interface to my smart lights to custom ...

Google is finally ready to explain how Gemini will replace Google Assistant in your smart home. The company's original voice assistant will be replaced with the aptly named Gemini for Home starting ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Janhoi McGregor (jan-eye) is a reporter who covers technology news. Gemini for Home AI upgrade on a Nest Hub Max display. Get ...

Choosing between Alexa and Google Assistant can be a bit tricky, especially when both offer unique features tailored to different needs. This post will guide you through a detailed comparison of their ...

During CES 2025, I had a chance to check out a demo of the way Google is integrating Gemini capabilities into its smart home platform via devices like the Nest Audio, Nest Hub and Nest Cameras. The ...

Google's latest AI Gemini, a master of conversation and identification, has been around for many months now, so I've been expecting this move for a while, but now it's official: The humble Google ...

Gemini is replacing Google Assistant in the company’s smart speakers and displays, while its smart home cams will have AI-powered scene recognition. I’m PCMag’s senior writer covering smart home and ...

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...

Say what? If you’re hearing a new and more natural voice coming from your Google smart speakers, you’re not the only one. A smattering of Google Home users are reporting that their Nest speakers ...