It doesn't expose my private data to external servers, either ...

The AI-powered Ask Home feature is also expanding beyond the app with this update. In the near future, the Home-specific ...

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. Google has been pushing Gemini into every corner of its ecosystem this year, and now it’s coming for smart speakers and displays.

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 ...

Why it stands out: Home Assistant combines devices from many brands, supports advanced automation, and operates locally for greater control than Alexa or Google. Voice control upgrade: Alexa and ...

Google Assistant has, especially in the context of the smart home, been crumbling over the past couple of years. In a post this evening, Google’s lead for Home and Nest has acknowledged Assistant ...

You can now order an $85 kit to convert your Google Home Mini into a Home Assistant-compatible offline smart speaker.

The all-new, more powerful assistant will arrive on Nest smart speakers and displays later this year. The all-new, more powerful assistant will arrive on Nest smart speakers and displays later this ...

Google Home update adds Gemini AI voice assistant, smarter automation, and improved camera controls for a faster, more ...