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, ...

For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft how-to guides, explainers, and recommendations for technology of all kinds. From using his home in beautiful Bend, OR ...

Last month Amazon introduced Alexa+ which uses generative AI to offer an enhanced version of Amazon’s voice assistant software. It will do a better job of engaging in natural-sounding conversations, ...

Alexa is already great, but some smart tweaks and hidden features can make the assistant even better. Here's how.

The big day is almost here, making this the perfect time to start tracking Santa, checking in on Father Christmas, and playing holiday games on your smart speakers, displays, or smartphone to get you ...

Google Assistant is evolving into Gemini, bringing powerful new AI capabilities but also discontinuing some favorite features. If you use Google Assistant to set timers, play music or control your ...

For years, I’ve dreamed of a true smart home system — one that adapts to how I use it and takes independent actions before I have to ask. When Alexa+ was first announced, I hoped it would be the step ...

When I first set up Home Assistant, I was amazed at how much I could integrate into a single dashboard. It didn't matter whether the devices were Alexa-enabled, HomeKit, Google Home, or ...

Google's latest AI Gemini, a master of conversation and identification, has been around for many months now, so I've been expecting this move for a while, but now it's official: The humble Google ...

Alexa+, Amazon's revamped version of Alexa was unveiled Wednesday, bringing the popular voice assistant into the artificial intelligence era. The new Alexa is more conversational, can incorporate a ...