However, the transition won't be the same for smart home devices. Google Assistant is the default voice assistant on all of Google's Home and Nest devices, as well as many third-party manufacturers' ...

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The writing has been on the wall for a while, but the shift away from Google Assistant is now official. Google has announced that it will shift users to Gemini as the default AI assistant on their ...

It can be hard to keep track of Google's products, which are often here one day and virtually gone the next. When it comes to rapidly evolving fields like AI and personal assistants, things are ...

Over the past few days, Pixel Tablet owners have noticed an issue where smart home-related Google Assistant commands do not work in Hub Mode. Update 7/18: Google has addressed this issue with a server ...

Google has introduced Gemini for Home, which will eventually replace the existing Google Assistant on Nest smart speakers and displays. It’ll provide hands-free control for various things like smart ...

The leaders of Home Assistant declared 2023 the “Year of the Voice.” The goal was to let users of the DIY home automation platform “control Home Assistant in their own language.” It was a bold shot to ...

In recent weeks, Google Assistant has gained support for setting Amazon Music as the default streaming service on Nest speakers and displays. Opening Google Assistant Settings > Music reveals Amazon ...

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