Most synths happily get by with keyboard or pad inputs and make lovely sounds in response. [Becky Clarke] and her fellow ...

Google is rolling out updates this week to the Google Home app that bring several changes, plus the Gemini for Home voice assistant service is getting even bigger upgrades. To start, the Google Home ...

I've been covering Android and other mobile technology for close to ten years now, with a specific interest in phone accessories, e-readers, and what makes each individual phone different from another ...

The usefulness of your old Google Home doesn't end just because Google has released new versions of its smart speakers, especially when old models are still supported by Gemini. Like Amazon, the ...

If you’re seeking to make your home smarter, odds are you’re in between two smart home ecosystems, Amazon Alexa versus Google Home. Both Amazon Alexa- and Google Assistant-enabled devices can help ...

There’s no need for an expensive, professionally installed home security system for a little peace of mind. You can keep tabs on your home when you’re away, check in on your kids or pets, and ...

At the beginning of the month, Google launched the brand new Google Home app with Gemini, a fresh new look and new tabs, and a fun new logo that shows off the gradient design Google is currently ...

A cat jumped up on my couch. Wait a minute. I don't have a cat. The alert about the leaping feline is something my Google Home app sent me when I was out at a party. Turns out it was my dog. This ...

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 ...

The original promise of smart speakers was to revolutionize our daily lives by shifting tasks from manual input on our phones and computers to simple, hands-free voice commands. However, they largely ...

Google today announced the launch of a new Google Home Speaker, which has a more HomePod mini-like design than prior versions of the smart speaker. Priced at $100, the speaker has a squat, rounded ...