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A Nest Audio next to a Google Home, showing it is skinner and taller than the Home.
Is Your Google Speaker Glowing Purple? You Just Got Gemini

Say goodbye to the Google Assistant.

Google Assistant prompt to open Gmail
Android’s Google Assistant Is Getting Downgraded

Your Assistant is about to lose a bunch of key features.

Apple Siri on a white background.
Siri Is Ruining My Smart Home

Siri is the face (or voice) of Apple's smart home, and it's getting worse.

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3D icon of a home assistant with several musical figures around it.
How to Add a Smart Speaker to Your Home Assistant Setup

Apple and Google speakers play nice, while Amazon is left by the wayside.

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Govee Christmas Tree String Lights in red and green on a tree
How I'm Using My Smart Home to Create Christmas Magic

It's never too late to get into the spirit.

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Alexa, It’s Been 10 Years: How Smart Speakers Have (And Haven’t) Changed

Surprisingly, much has stayed the same.

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We Tested All the Best Rooms to Put a Smart Speaker in Your House

Smart speakers offer different benefits in different rooms.

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Alexa vs Google Home vs HomeKit
Alexa vs. Google Home vs. HomeKit: Are You Using the Best Smart Home System?

Which smart home ecosystem is best for you?

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The Echo logo on the Amazon Echo Spot.
How to Make Sure You Get a Smart Speaker That Works With Your Smart Home

Not all smart speakers are created equal.

Amazon Echo Show Hub displaying Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and Food Network apps.
How Useful Are Smart Speakers in the Kitchen? We Found Out

Who knew smart assistants could be so useful?

A woman sleeping in bed at night.
Setting Up This Smart Speaker Feature May Help You Get to Sleep Faster

Maybe it's time to put a smart speaker in the bedroom.

A person using Google Home on their phone with the Google Home logo surrounding the device.
8 Google Home Features You Need to Try

Turn a Google house into a Google Home.

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How to Build a Smart Home Without Spending Lots of Money

Affordable smart home convenience isn't just a fantasy.

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The Google Nest and Amazon Alexa logos
Google Nest’s Original Alexa Integration Is Going Away

Alexa users with Nest hardware need to make some changes to keep things running.

A Pixel Phone with the Power button showing.
How to Turn off the Google Assistant Power Button on Android

Don't like Android Assistant shortcut? Disable it.

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How to Read Text Messages Out Loud With Android

Want your Android phone to read your texts out loud?

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Nest Hub displaying a dog
All the Most Useful "Hey Google" Voice Commands

There's a lot you can do hands-free!

Person holding a Google Nest Mini smart speaker
No, Google Assistant Is Not Dying

Bard isn't a Google Assistant replacement.

Lenovo Smart Display on a table
Google Ended Updates for Some Third-Party Smart Displays

Nest displays are now your only option.

Google Nest Secure
Google Is Shutting Down Some Old Nest Devices and Services

Remember the Dropcam?

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