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On smart speakers, Gemini brings an entirely new voice assistant that uses and understands natural language, can interpret ...

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

The new AI-powered capabilities primarily focus on a smart home assistant that can understand and use natural language, as ...

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Amazon Alexa is already a solid smart assistant, but a few clever tweaks and lesser-known features can take your experience to the next level. Here's how to make the most of it.

Just a day after Amazon introduced its new AI-powered Echo devices, Google debuted its refreshed lineup of Google Home and Nest devices, designed to showcase its AI assistant Gemini AI. The company ...

Open the Google Home app to the Automations tab, and tap Create > Personal. Tap Add starter to define what should prompt the Routine to run. Since you want to change the alarm sound, choose At a ...

Both Ring and Nest are solid smart home security choices, but they work better in some homes than others. Ring works best for Alexa and Amazon fans, while Nest is for those who prefer Google Home or ...