Experts warn AI assistants are hurting the social development of children
An analysis from Cambridge experts suggest that interactions with AI assistants like Alexa is impeding the social development of children and disrupt learning.
Smart gadgets need a face-lift. A lot of them are way too ugly.
It is high time design catches up with technology. Why can't our gadgets be beautiful and functional?
How to set up geofencing for Google
Geofencing with Google Assistant and Google Home allows you to set Home and Away routines based on location, among other tricks. Here's how you can use it!
Google’s Nest Wifi Pro leaks weeks ahead of Pixel event
A Google Nest Wifi Pro appeared briefly on an online retailer's website at a higher price, but it might be worth the added expense.
How to sell your parents on a smart assistant
Are you trying to convince your doubtful or budget-minded folks to invest in a smart assistant like Alexa or Siri? Here are some pointers for your argument.
Emporia Smart Plug review: everything you’d want from a smart plug
The Emporia Smart Plug offers not just remote control of your electronics, but also a robust suite of energy-monitoring tools along with a great price tag.
Building a smart home? You need this Nest Thermostat Prime Day deal
With this Nest thermostat Prime Day deal, you can save $50 on the Google Nest Learning Thermostat to help you fill out your smart home for less.
Sonos’ smart speakers could one day integrate with all digital assistants
Sonos' new CEO wants the company's speakers to play a little nicer with the likes of Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
Pick up two Google Home Minis for just $58 at Walmart for Memorial Day
Walmart cut the price of the Google Home Mini 2-pack by 25%, lowering the per-unit cost of the entry-level Google Nest Home smart speaker to less than $30. Keeping the Google Home Mini price low is important to Google to attract new users to the smart home platform. As people use the platform, many buy more devices.
Walmart Deal: Nest Learning Thermostat and Google Home Mini bundle discount
Smart thermostats help weather the heat in an energy-efficient way, and smart speakers are just plain fun. Kickstart your summer by bundling both together at a bargain. Now at Walmart, you can score the Nest Learning Thermostat and Google Home Mini together for just $249, saving you up to 10%.
Walmart’s got the Google Home Max for $249 just in time for Prime Day
Not to be outdone by Amazon's Prime Day shopping bonanza, Walmart has a few deals of its own -- one of the best is the Google Home Max smart speaker, at $150 off its regular price. This makes the excellent and very loud speaker $50 less expensive than the Apple HomePod.
Walmart sale has the lowest prices on Google Home smart speakers after Prime Day
Looking for a voice-assistant smart device? Walmart dropped prices on Google Home smart speakers to stay competitive with Amazon's Prime Day smart home sales. Find the best deals on the Google Nest Hub, Home, and Mini and compare each one with Amazon's Alexa smart speakers.
Walmart cuts prices for Google Home smart speakers and displays for Labor Day
Walmart dropped a round of serious price cuts on Google Home smart home devices for its Labor Day sales event. We've found the best discounts on Google Home smart speakers, a smart display, and two Google Home smart kits, one for smart lighting and the other to set up a smart TV in your home.
Walmart slashes the price of the Google Home smart speaker down to $99
There has been speculation that a new set of Google devices is to be released in the company’s event on October 15. This might be the reason for the recent markdowns on Google’s lineup of smart speakers. One spectacular deal we found is for the Google Home. Walmart is currently offering it for $30 off its list price.
Walmart drops prices on Google Home Hub with Nest Thermostat and Security Camera
Security and convenience are the most common motivators for installing smart home devices, followed by entertainment and saving money. Walmart dropped the prices on the Google Home Hub smart display bundled with either the third-generation Nest Learning Thermostat or the Nest Outdoor Security Camera.
Best Walmart Black Friday deal: Google Nest smart speakers down to lowest price
Walmart's Black Friday Google sales are here. Walmart dropped the prices on most, but not all, Google Nest smart home products. Grab a Google Home mini for as low as $19 or a Google Home Max for $200 less.
Best Black Friday smart display deals for 2019
Black Friday and Cyber Monday is the best time to get smart home deals on displays like Amazon's Echo Show and Echo Spot, Google's Home Hub Max, or the Lenovo Smart Display. You don't have to wait for the best smart displays to get discounts, though. There are some great deals going on right now.
Check out these hacks on BOGO deals for Echo Dot, Google Home Mini
Now that the Prime Day 2019 tsunami has receded, we're finding interesting deals that prove you don't have to wait for monster sales events to get excellent prices. Checking smart home device prices today we discovered what amount to buy-one-get-one-free (BOGO) deals for the Amazon Echo Dot and the Google Home Mini.
Reap huge savings with Google Nest Pre-Prime Day deals at Walmart starting now
Google and Walmart made a pre-emptive strike against Amazon in the Prime Day 2019 smart home device sales competition by announcing Pre-Prime Day deals early. You can enjoy significant price breaks on a variety of Google Nest smart home devices, all available now on Walmart. These deals are good through July 17.
Walmart slashes prices on all original Google Nest Home devices
When Google introduced new Google Nest Home devices it was inevitable some existing models would go on sale. Rather than waiting for Black Friday, Walmart slashed the prices on the original Google Home smart home devices, most of which are identical to the newer models that now have "Nest" in their names.
Best Amazon and Walmart July 4th deals on Alexa and Google smart speakers
Amazon and Walmart are gearing up for Prime Day 2019 with early deals on smart home devices. The retail giants are going head-to-head this 4th of July with deals and competitive prices for smart speakers, the gateway products you need to talk with Alexa or Google Assistant to manage your smart home with voice commands.
Walmart slashes $70 off Google Nest Camera for indoor security
If you're shopping for indoor home security cameras, check out Walmart's deal on the Google Nest Indoor Camera.
How to install a Nest thermostat
Considering upgrading your home with a smart Nest Thermostat? Here's everything you need to know about choosing the right one and exactly how to install it.
Google Assistant to forget its location-based reminders
Google Assistant has been losing features over the last several months and now two 'reminders' features have been put on the chopping block.
Best Google Assistant settings to update right now
Want to make your Google Assistant work better for you? Check out these settings to improve your experience or fix issues you have with the voice assistant.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 gets Google Assistant, at last
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is finally getting Google Assistant as a standalone app, 10 months after its release and ahead of the Google Pixel Watch's arrival.
Can your smart home save you money on homeowners insurance?
We all know the smart home is supposed to make our lives easier, but can it save you money on insurance? Let's find out.
Everything announced at Google I/O 2022: Pixel 6a, Pixel Watch, search enhancements and more!
Google's annual tech conference has begun. Here's a rundown of everything announced.
The best Google Home smart plugs
Want to automate your desk lamps and coffee makers? Here's a roundup of the best Google Assistant-friendly smart plugs you can add to your smart home today.
Common Google Nest Hub Max problems and how to fix them
Is your Nest Hub Max smart display refusing to follow commands, or stopped working? You're not alone: Here are common issues users have and how to fix them.
There’s no new Nest Hub, but that’s OK
Google didn't announce a new Nest Hub yesterday, but that's OK. Other areas need to be focused on first.
The ‘Look and Talk’ feature means you don’t have to say ‘Hey Google’
Updates to Google Assistant make interacting with the device easier and more streamlined than ever before.
Your Google Home smart speaker can now make phone calls for you
Google has finally pushed an update to Google Home that allows the device to make phone calls. For now, it calls through an unknown number.
Say bonjour to new Google Assistant voices in a wider variety of languages
Up until now, you could only change the voice of Google Assistant in English, and that option was only available in the United States. This week, Google is giving people internationally another voice option. You can now get a new voice in several languages, including Japanese and U.K. English.