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The latest Google Home update focuses on smarter automation, adding new ways to automate media, appliances, and home security ...

Google Home has added new starters, conditions, and actions that let your automations respond to real activity like media ...

Google is currently rolling out its free Gemini for Home update to millions of Google Nest and Google Home users in the U.S. The search giant is now expanding the Google Assistant replacement to more ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. The switch to Gemini for Google Home cannot be forced and is simply a slow rollout process in the US. For ...

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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 ...

Google admits that its Google Home app for managing smart home devices has not offered the best experience, and it now aims to change that. On Wednesday, alongside new Nest devices and an upcoming ...

Google announced plans earlier this year to bring the Gemini AI assistant to other internet-connected devices, not just phones. In May, the list included cars with Android Auto built-in, Wear OS ...

Yale’s latest Smart Lock no longer bears the “Nest” tag, but Google Home still prefers it over other options. For the first time, it’s supported by just about any smart home ecosystem with Matter, an ...