One of the worst things that can happen to you in the modern era is to lose your phone. Sometimes we don't even consider how irreplaceable some of the data we carry with us is. Rather than wait for ...

For many people, an automated smart home is about little things that add up to big conveniences over time. Lights turning on when you pull into the driveway, a downstairs thermostat adjustable from ...

Sick of waiting for Amazon to release a new Alexa that’s “supercharged” by generative AI? If you’re willing to go the DIY way, you can start controlling your smart home devices with an LLM-powered ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Businesses are increasingly turning to virtual assistant companies (VACs) to streamline ...

Google Assistant was having trouble with controlling smart home devices. The issue appeared to be happening in the US and other locations. The problem seems to be fixed now. Update: March 2, 2023 ...

The Google Assistant is currently having an issue, across phones and smart speakers, causing it to be unable to control smart home devices, instead simply replying “I don’t understand.” Update: The ...

Google is rolling out a new voice-controlled hub in Pixel phones so you can manage your smart home devices straight from Google Assistant. The feature, called Home Control, lets you use voice commands ...