Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Janhoi McGregor (jan-eye) is a reporter who covers technology news. Gemini for Home AI upgrade on a Nest Hub Max display. Get ...

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees ...

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. Google has been pushing Gemini into every corner of its ecosystem this year, and now it’s coming for smart speakers and displays.

After previously being limited to Cameras and Automations, the Google Home web app now lets you control other smart “Devices.” This new tab in the navigation rail was previewed in June. Visually, it ...

Not crazy about talking to Siri, Alexa or Gemini? You can easily create a voice assistant-free smart home with these tricks. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and ...