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 is rolling out enhanced device controls and UI changes in its Google Home Public Preview program. Android users with Matter hubs can now control compatible smart home devices locally for faster ...

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Google’s previous digital assistant wasn’t the sharpest algorithm in the smart speaker, but it got the job done. Where Google Gemini is supposed to shine is in contextual commands that wouldn’t ...

Outside of Gemini, work on the Google Home app continues today with “Improved device controls” in the Public Preview program. Google is “introducing significant updates designed to improve your ...

If you’re a Google Home user who is tired of suffering through the trials and tribulations of Google Assistant, we have good news — Gemini for Google Home is finally ready to replace the Assistant on ...

Google has spent much of this year porting its Gemini chatbot to other platforms outside of Android. It arrived on Wear OS smartwatches this summer; it's coming to Android Auto this fall; but now it's ...