Hey Google, what’s new with the Assistant at CES this year?
This week, we’re at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to showcase what’s in store for the Google Assistant in 2019. By bringing...
Get more shut-eye in 2019 with help from Google
After a long day, it should be easy to hit the hay at night. But far too often, just as you’re about to drift...
The Seven Best Things You Can Do With an Amazon Echo
The Amazon Echo offers our first serious glimpse into the future of an intelligent home. It’s not perfect, but whether you’re you’re thinking of...
Is Mistral a next-gen mesh network Google Home Hub with ZigBee, or maybe even...
Google appears to be developing a next-generation Home hub that will include mesh Wi-Fi, a ZigBee or thread-based radio and better audio quality according...
Amazon’s Alexa Now Features Reminders and Multiple Timers
Amazon’s beefing up some basic features in Alexa, its voice-controlled assistant. Your favorite lady in a tube can now set reminders and multiple timers,...
Capturing Special Video Moments with Google Photos
Posted by Sudheendra Vijayanarasimhan and David Ross, Software Engineers Recording video of memorable moments to share with friends and loved ones has become...
Amazon’s latest Echos show the smart home space hitting its stride
Amazon’s Echo lineup got a refresh earlier this year that included a brand new version of its basic Echo, well as an Echo...
Google Assistant’s worst feature is still having to say ‘Hey Google’
Recently, a few of us at The Verge who use Google Assistant devices in our homes started complaining about the whole “Hey...
Use Alexa to Update Your Home’s Intercom System
Do you have an intercom system in your home that was installed when the house was built? You know, the ones with a Master...
How to Use Your Google Home Hub as a Digital Photo Frame
Josh Hendrickson
The Google Home Hub is exceptional for controlling smarthomes, checking weather and news, and setting alarms or timers. But, if you don’t have...
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How to Safely Dispose of (or Sell) Smarthome Hardware
Josh Hendrickson
When you decide to get rid of your smarthome gadgets, you shouldn’t just toss them in the trash, sell them, or give them...
Roku adds voice commands, finally rivaling one of Android TV’s best features
Roku is one of the biggest TV platforms in the US with a good portion of its success coming from a barebones, simple offering....
Use Your Smart Home Devices to Help You Work From Home
That pair of smart lights in your home, the customizable Flic button on your desk, your voice assistant of choice, and the smart outlet...
