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Google to shut down Assistant on some devices from Sept 4
9+ hour, 53+ min ago (229+ words) PUBLISHED: 16 Aug 2026 at 09:56 Google has begun notifying users via email that it will start shutting down Google Assistant across several platforms, including smartphones and smartwatches, from Sept 4, 2026, as it shifts focus entirely towards its Gemini AI system. The move mirrors…...
Smart Speakers Were Dead. Google Just Resurrected Them with Gemini (And It’s A Little Terrifying)
11+ hour, 14+ min ago (32+ words) That dusty plastic cylinder on your kitchen counter spent the last five years acting as a glorified …...
The Home Speaker is the wrong $99 Google Home gadget to buy in 2026
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (207+ words) Aug 15, 2026 — 6:00 AM ET Google’s second-generation Nest Hub is somewhat of an afterthought in 2026 because of its age. The smart display was refreshed five years ago, but it shouldn’t be written off just yet. Google still sells and officially supports the…...
Lutron Caséta Adds Sonos Voice Control: How to Control Lights, Shades and More with “Hey Sonos”
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (1654+ words) Lutron Caséta and Sonos users now have a new way to control their smart homes without reaching for a phone, remote, or light switch. An update to the Lutron Caséta integration with Sonos adds support for Sonos Voice Control, allowing…...
Gemini Live on Google Pixel Brings Real-Time AI Conversations to Mobile Workflows
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (495+ words) The central story is not a new standalone launch. Gemini Live on Pixel is an ongoing rollout and capability expansion that Google has promoted across regions, including India. Google positioned Gemini Live as the default assistant experience on Pixel 9, while…...
Gboard Rambler on Pixel 11 Cleans Speech with a Single Tap
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (425+ words) Google has introduced Gboard Rambler, a Gemini-powered voice input feature on the Pixel 11 series, designed to make voice typing cleaner and more useful. Unlike conventional live dictation, Rambler waits until users finish speaking before converting the complete utterance into text....
3 Chinese Smart Home Products As Powerful As Amazon Alexa Devices - AOL
2+ day, 10+ min ago (305+ words) Some models also offer a different approach from Alexa for home automation, such as prioritizing local controls or even providing compatibility with several protocols. For these reasons, we're highlighting some options from Chinese brands that you can consider for your…...
Score the new Google Home Speaker for FREE with any Pixel 11 pre-order
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (170+ words) Amazon does not officially carry the new Google Home Speaker, but Best Buy and the official Google Store do. Best Buy’s stock is depleted on the Jade and Berry colorways, but the Google Store has all of them in stock…...
HomePod mini 2: Release date, features, price, and rumors
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (720+ words) HomePod mini arrived in 2020, and nearly six years later, Apple is reportedly preparing a long-awaited second generation. Here is everything we know so far. Apple has not confirmed that HomePod mini 2 exists, much less announced a release date. Still, the…...
This free Android assistant fixes my biggest Gemini frustration - and keeps my data private
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (821+ words) I recently wrote about the problems Gemini has with reliably making hands-free calls. Given that Assistant handled this task with ease and predictability, it's worrisome that Google is set on permanently tossing Assistant aside, without having solved this hands-free issue....