Gemini is replacing Google Assistant in the company’s smart speakers and displays, while its smart home cams will have AI-powered scene recognition.

Smart speakers have been around for nearly a decade, and in that time they’ve become an essential part of our homes. Can you even remember a time when it wasn’t second nature to ask the smart speaker ...

On smart speakers, Gemini brings an entirely new voice assistant that uses and understands natural language, can interpret context, and can pull in more real-time information. You still activate it ...

Generative AI is hitting your smart speakers and displays, reigniting the rivalry between Amazon and Google in the smart home ...

Along with its new AI-powered Nest doorbells and security cameras, Google is reviving its flagship smart speaker with a new ...

I've tested nearly every smart speaker and smart display from Amazon and Google in my home, and they are similar, yet vastly different. Chris Wedel Home Tech Editor Chris Wedel is a fan of all things ...

The Sonos One and Google Nest Audio are two of the best smart speakers of 2023. Both can pump out impressive sound, respond to a wide variety of voice commands, and easily sync up with the rest of ...

The perfect way to enjoy your favorite tunes at home or on the go is with a portable smart speaker. These compact devices combine powerful sound quality with smart technology, allowing you to play ...

I used a Google Nest Mini and an Echo Dot while at college, and I know which one I would buy again. The Denon Home 150 is an outstanding smart speaker that supports Siri and Alexa, and it makes music ...

The best smart speakers put Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri in your home to answer questions, control smart home devices, play music and more. Amazon Echo Show owners report their smart displays ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Interconnected tech—devices that talk to each other, and talk to you—are the dream for electronics ...

Just like other smart devices at home, your smart speakers can get greasy or dusty without you knowing. Usually, you will notice that it gets worse the more you let this moment pass on. Of course, ...