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Google Home Gets Major Gemini Upgrades and Nest Lock General Availability
technology3 days ago

Google Home Gets Major Gemini Upgrades and Nest Lock General Availability

Google is rolling out updates to the Google Home app that add new automation starters and conditions, expand Nest x Yale Lock features to general availability (history, notifications, battery status, passcodes, and guest access), and upgrade Gemini for Home with improved device targeting, better device categorization, more reliable notes/reminders/calendars/timers/alarms responses, enhanced conversation flow, and a premium Live Search for camera streams.

Samsung's Bixby 8.5 Beta Brings Natural Conversation and Real-Time Web to Galaxy
technology14 days ago

Samsung's Bixby 8.5 Beta Brings Natural Conversation and Real-Time Web to Galaxy

Samsung unveiled a beta of Bixby in One UI 8.5 that functions as a conversational device agent, enabling natural-language control of Galaxy devices and embedded live web search within Bixby’s interface, with examples like keeping the screen on and directly adjusting settings; availability is in select markets (Germany, India, Korea, Poland, the UK, and the US) with broader expansion planned, and language/support details plus privacy considerations apply.

Unlocking Alexa: 16 practical ways to automate your home today
technology1 month ago

Unlocking Alexa: 16 practical ways to automate your home today

The article presents 16 practical uses for Alexa in the home, from lighting and multi-room routines to finding a lost phone, using Echo devices as a landline, prompting kids, tracking packages, and acting as an intercom or white-noise machine. It highlights how routines can streamline daily tasks, support busy families, and even assist with emergencies. While many features work without subscriptions, some enhancements (like Alexa Emergency Assist and certain Kids+ options) require paid plans.

Google's Gemini Home Launch: Mixed Reviews and User Experiences
technology3 months ago

Google's Gemini Home Launch: Mixed Reviews and User Experiences

Google's rollout of its new Gemini voice assistant for Google Home devices is progressing slowly and with some issues, particularly in understanding queries and controlling smart home devices, despite Google's optimistic public statements. The new assistant aims to offer more natural conversations and better smart home control, but early user feedback indicates it is not yet fully reliable, and the full rollout is expected to take until next spring.

Microsoft Enhances Windows 11 with New AI Features and Updates
technology4 months ago

Microsoft Enhances Windows 11 with New AI Features and Updates

Microsoft is integrating generative AI into Windows 11 with new features like Copilot, which aims to improve user interaction through voice commands, file creation, and editing, attempting to revive the failed Cortana concept. These features include a new 'Hey, Copilot' voice activation, AI-driven file management, and visual guidance tools, all designed to work across all Windows 11 PCs with a focus on privacy and security improvements following past issues. The rollout is gradual, with some features still in testing phases.