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Alexa+ and Google Home's AI didn't revolutionize anything in 2025, but Home Assistant did

A free and open-source platform beat two giants when it comes to smart homes in 2025.

I upgraded to Gemini for Google Home, but I almost regret it for these two reasons

The Gemini for Home update supercharges Google's smart speakers and displays with AI smarts but it also introduces new ...
Android Police

Google Assistant is a mess, but is Gemini really the answer?

Chris Wedel is a seasoned technology journalist with a rich background writing for top publications like CNET, Android Police, and Digital Trends. His work spans the consumer electronics landscape, ...
Android Police

Google Assistant or Gemini: Should you make the switch?

Zach was an Author at Android Police from January 2022 to June 2025. He specialized in Chromebooks, Android smartphones, Android apps, smart home devices, and Android services. Zach loves unique and ...
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I swapped my Google Nest Mini for a self-hosted open-source voice assistant, and it’s brilliant

I've been all-in on Home Assistant for the past year, building out my smart home and seeing many quality-of-life upgrades as a result. From linking my PC's audio interface to my smart lights to custom ...
TechCrunch

Google Assistant is now powered by Gemini — sort of

Google Assistant as we knew it is on the way out. Well, at least its guts. Late last year, Google added AI capabilities from its chatbot Bard to Google Assistant, allowing the virtual helper to make ...
SlashGear

Gemini Vs. Google Assistant: What's The Difference & Which AI Is Smarter?

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 ...