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Using child mode and disabling personalized responses helps make children's use of voice assistants and smart speakers safer.

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Early access for Gemini for Home is rolling out to US users, and it works on every Google speaker and display since 2016. Expect more natural voice control now, with broader locales planned in early ...

It’s been nearly three years since Apple first introduced its updated Home architecture, which promised “more reliable and ...

Originally announced back in August, after being teased at I/O in May, Gemini for Home is the final nail in the Google ...

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

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