Google is replacing Google Assistant with Gemini across Android phones, tablets, Wear OS devices, and some Android Auto cars, with the transition expected to be completed by September. Lifehacker outl…
OpenAI's first hardware device, designed by Jony Ive's LoveFrom studio, will be a donut-shaped smart speaker with no display, roughly the size of a hockey puck, and priced over $300, according to Bloo…
Google will remove access to Google Assistant on Android phones, tablets, and paired devices starting September 4, 2026, according to an email reported by 9to5Google and shared on Reddit. The Verge ha…
Android Auto users report that Gemini fails to run Google Home routines when their phones are connected to the vehicle, though routines work normally when disconnected, according to complaints on Redd…
Google has officially welcomed Walmart's Onn Outdoor Camera Plug-In and Onn Outdoor Floodlight Camera Hardwired to the Google Home and Gemini ecosystem. The Outdoor Camera Plug-In offers 1080p HDR, IP…
Google's latest Google Home update gives Gemini for Home a 15-minute conversational memory, allowing users to issue follow-up commands without repeating context. The update also brings automation warn…
Google collects extensive personal data on users, including search history, location, emails, and voice recordings, even in incognito mode, according to a Proton investigation. The company's AI tools …
Google's Gemini AI assistant designed a hub-less smart home setup for under $80, using a smartphone as the central hub and Wi-Fi-based Matter-compatible accessories. The system includes TP-Link Kasa o…
CNET tested several subscription-free smart home devices suitable for college dorms, including the Lepro A1 table lamp, Google Home speaker, Tapo smart surge protector, and Amazon Echo Spot. The Lepro…
Google is redesigning visual responses on Nest Hub and Smart Displays with Gemini for Home, introducing beautiful visual cards for weather forecasts and general knowledge answers. The update also brin…
Google Home will update its facial recognition feature on June 23rd to identify people using body size and clothing color when faces aren't visible, and will automatically update Familiar Faces librar…
Google is rolling out a major update to Google Home, enhancing the app, Gemini voice commands, and camera features. The update includes faster performance for timers and media controls, improved accid…
Google released a new update for the Google TV Streamer, adding Google Home Speaker audio output support for spatial surround sound, Thread credentials sharing via QR codes, and the April 2026 securit…
Google has discontinued the Nest Home Mini and Nest Audio smart speakers to focus on its new Google Home speaker, which integrates the Gemini chatbot. Existing devices will continue to receive softwar…
The Connectivity Standard Alliance announced Matter 1.6, an update to the smart home standard aimed at improving device compatibility across platforms like Apple Home, Google Home, and Alexa. The upda…
Google began pre-orders for its all-new Google Home speaker at $100, featuring 360-degree audio and Gemini as the primary digital assistant, with official sales starting June 25. The speaker offers de…
A Google Home update changed the 'play the news' command to trigger Gemini-generated summaries instead of custom news feeds, causing user confusion and breaking routines. Users must now say 'play my n…
Walmart launched an Onn Outdoor Floodlight Camera for $77 that integrates with Google Home, offering a 1080p camera, 2,500 lumens of brightness, and free 3-hour cloud recordings, undercutting Google's…
Meta has granted developers full access to the hardware in its Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses, leading to experimental apps that let users unlock their cars, control smart home devices, and play b…
Google is rolling out a new Gemini-powered automation feature for Google Home that allows users to trigger smart home routines based on visual cues detected by security cameras. The update, announced …