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Google Home outage left Nest devices stuck and unresponsive
A massive Google Home outage broke voice controls and frozen Nest displays worldwide, exposing the massive risks of relying on cloud-dependent smart tech.
I put this NAS through 2,500 hours of testing and 50TB of writes — it's the only one I trust with my data
It took over three months, but after extensive testing, the 4-bay DXP4800 Pro NAS became my go-to media server.
Wait—Samsung's Ballie isn't gone? Its app UI might've leaked
Samsung's Ballie returned surprisingly, as its app design AI reportedly leaked online.
EBO Max review: The AI-powered family robot that gets smarter over time (and my cat adores)
Enabot's latest family robot on wheels is out. This clever little AI-powered robot gets smarter over time, learning from you and its environment.
Gemini gets better memory: smart home update refines automations and more
Google continued to work on Gemini's conversational memory in a late July update, adding automation guidance and more.
Gemini won't cut you off as much, and its reliability improved in Google Home
Google Home's rolling out a huge July update that makes Gemini a much better listener (and speaker) and an aid for all of us watching the FIFA World Cup.
I created Harry Potter style moving portraits with the Homture Magic Frame
I used the Homture Magic Frame to make my still photos move using the digital frame's AI features. The result looked like something out of Harry Potter.
You can upgrade your TV's sound quality with the new Google Home Speaker surround sound option. Here's how
The 2026 Google Home Speaker has a lot of new features, but one of the coolest is the ability to pair with your Google TV Streamer to create a surround sound system.
Google Home Speaker (2026) vs. Nest Mini: Taller or smaller?
Google's first Gemini-powered speaker goes head-to-head with the classic Assistant-powered Nest Mini, and only one speaker reigns supreme.