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

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, ...

I’ve been using Google Home devices since they first launched nearly a decade ago. Back then, the Google Assistant felt like magic: turn on the lights, play a song, set a timer – all with your voice.

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 ...

Google has introduced Gemini for Home, which will eventually replace the existing Google Assistant on Nest smart speakers and displays. It’ll provide hands-free control for various things like smart ...

Google has been talking up Gemini on phones for months, but now it’s finally coming to your home, and it’s more than just a rebrand. Gemini for Home is a full-on replacement for Google Assistant on ...

Nobody's perfect.

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 ...