Google is rolling out Gemini for Home, a smarter AI assistant for Nest and Google Home devices. Here’s what’s new — and what to try first once your speaker gets the upgrade.

From opening your garage door as you drive up to arming your security system when you leave, a geofence can make your smart ...

Months after Google promised fixes, Home devices are still struggling with simple tasks, and Gemini doesn't seem to be ...

Spooky Halloween Sounds will play a continuous loop of unsettling noises until you tell Alexa to stop. Just say, "Alexa, start Spooky Halloween Sounds" to get started. Spooky Sounds plays 50 minutes ...

It sounds like there are two that we're going to avoid — Google and Apple. Neither are bad smart home systems, but they're ...

After talking about the switch for months, Google is finally rolling out Gemini to Google Home and Nest devices as the ...

Google is beginning to roll out the Gemini for Home voice assistant in the US to all Nest speakers and displays from the past ...

It’s a good idea to install cameras in shaded spots, such as under eaves, to protect the lens from the glare of the sun and ...

One trick I discovered last Halloween is that I can set up a geofence with Find My. This gave my kids a little more freedom ...

Creating an alarm on your smart speaker is common, whether you set it to wake you up in the morning or keep you on task during the day. For some, a standard alarm going off isn’t enough to get them ...

In early October 2025, Google confirmed that the Gemini AI assistant would officially be replacing Google Assistant in its smart home products. This has already been happening with Pixel phones like ...

Democrats ramp up pressure on Speaker Johnson to seat Rep.-elect Grijalva. Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., discusses.Oct. 16, 2025 ...