Why this is important: Amazon recently launched Alexa+, a service that brings similar functionality to the Alexa platform.

CALL FRIENDS & FAMILY If your voice assistant has access to your contacts, you can tell them who to call via your phone or ...

Google will need more than just a Gemini for Home patch to revive its Nest smart speakers and compete with Amazon Echo's better hardware.

This time last year, I was about to move into a new house, and I made the decision to say goodbye to Google Assistant and hello to Amazon Alexa for all my smart home duties. Now, almost a year later, ...

Alexa has evolved far beyond its origins as a simple voice assistant for setting reminders and playing music. After 11 years, ...

Google Home users are getting a free smart home upgrade, as Gemini will now be able to control their devices. The Gemini mobile app's new integrations, rolling out to the public, let you ask Google's ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When Google first announced Google Home in 2016, it opened up a whole new world of possibilities. In the beginning, it started with speakers, ...

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