Google Home is a mess in 2025, and it's why I ditched the smart home platform years ago. So if you're still using it — why?

Google’s smart home devices, especially its older Nest speakers and hubs are facing increasing scrutiny from users who say ...

Google Home: Amazon Alexa: Apple HomeKit: How to Pick a Smart Home Hub. It's all about what works with the tech you already have. If you're big on Apple, HomeKit might be your best choice.

Plus, I can replace a ton of cloud-based tech with locally-controlled options that are just as powerful, or even more so. I ...

Google is no stranger to discontinuing products and services, and these two devices are no exception. Will anything be able ...

With the new premium $35 Alexa Voice Remote Pro, you can say "Alexa, find my remote" into any Echo device you own (or the ...

Computer scientists at the University of Rochester have developed an AI-powered, speech-based screening tool that can help people assess whether they are showing signs of Parkinson’s disease, the ...

In 2022, Alexa dominated the smart speaker market in the United States, while Google Home was used for a variety of day-to-day use devices, according to Statista.

From the home tab’s favorites to the list of devices, the new Alexa app bears a striking resemblance to the new Google Home app. Google launched its major redesign in late 2022 before widely ...

There are smart home products designed to fit into almost every aspect of your apartment or house, and even in the garden.

Earlier this week, Google announced another way that AI could help even seasoned smart home enthusiasts get more control. "Help me script" is a code automation tool that turns natural language ...

Nest cameras, Nest smart speakers, and Nest Hub smart displays will gain Gemini intelligence later this year as Google brings AI-powered features to Google Home and Google Assistant.