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fromZDNET
16 hours ago

I tested Gemini on Android Auto and now I can't stop talking to it: 5 tasks it nails

Gemini is now integrated into Android Auto, providing answers to both simple and complex queries effectively.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
9 hours ago

I found Android Auto's hidden shortcut that automates any task in your car - and it's brilliant

Android Auto's Custom Assistant allows users to automate tasks with preset actions, enhancing convenience while driving.
#google
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Google Home's latest update makes Gemini better at understanding your commands

Google's Home app update enhances Gemini AI for more natural smart home control and improved device identification.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Google Home's latest update makes Gemini better at understanding your commands

Google's Home app update enhances Gemini AI for more natural smart home control and improved device identification.
#chatgpt
Web design
fromTechCrunch
20 hours ago

How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others | TechCrunch

OpenAI's ChatGPT allows app integrations for personalized experiences, enabling users to connect accounts like Spotify and Angi for tailored assistance.
Apple
fromZDNET
3 days ago

I tried ChatGPT's new CarPlay integration: It's my new go-to for the questions Siri can't answer

ChatGPT now integrates with Apple CarPlay for hands-free conversations in vehicles.
Apple
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

You can now use ChatGPT with Apple's CarPlay

ChatGPT is now available on CarPlay for voice-based interactions with iOS 26.4 and the latest app version.
Web design
fromTechCrunch
20 hours ago

How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others | TechCrunch

OpenAI's ChatGPT allows app integrations for personalized experiences, enabling users to connect accounts like Spotify and Angi for tailored assistance.
Apple
fromZDNET
3 days ago

I tried ChatGPT's new CarPlay integration: It's my new go-to for the questions Siri can't answer

ChatGPT now integrates with Apple CarPlay for hands-free conversations in vehicles.
Apple
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

You can now use ChatGPT with Apple's CarPlay

ChatGPT is now available on CarPlay for voice-based interactions with iOS 26.4 and the latest app version.
#amazon
Podcast
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

How the Amazon Echo learned to talk - and listen

Jeff Bezos aimed to create a voice computer, leading to the development of the Echo speaker and Alexa voice assistant despite numerous challenges.
Dining
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

You can now 'conversationally' order Grubhub and Uber Eats with Alexa Plus

Amazon introduces a conversational food ordering feature for Grubhub and Uber Eats through Alexa, enhancing user experience and interaction.
Gadgets
fromTechRepublic
2 weeks ago

Amazon Reportedly Building AI Smartphone to Revive Alexa Ecosystem

Amazon is reportedly developing a smartphone called 'Transformer' to integrate with Alexa and enhance user interaction with its services.
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Amazon is reportedly working on a new phone built around Alexa

Amazon plans to re-enter the smartphone market with a new device codenamed 'Transformer' focusing on AI and easier access to its services.
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Amazon working on new smartphone with Alexa at its core, report says | TechCrunch

Amazon is developing a new smartphone codenamed 'Transformer' with a focus on AI and integration with its services.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Amazon is making an Alexa phone

Amazon is developing a new smartphone, code-named 'Transformer', focused on integrating Alexa and artificial intelligence capabilities.
Podcast
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

How the Amazon Echo learned to talk - and listen

Jeff Bezos aimed to create a voice computer, leading to the development of the Echo speaker and Alexa voice assistant despite numerous challenges.
Dining
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

You can now 'conversationally' order Grubhub and Uber Eats with Alexa Plus

Amazon introduces a conversational food ordering feature for Grubhub and Uber Eats through Alexa, enhancing user experience and interaction.
Gadgets
fromTechRepublic
2 weeks ago

Amazon Reportedly Building AI Smartphone to Revive Alexa Ecosystem

Amazon is reportedly developing a smartphone called 'Transformer' to integrate with Alexa and enhance user interaction with its services.
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Amazon is reportedly working on a new phone built around Alexa

Amazon plans to re-enter the smartphone market with a new device codenamed 'Transformer' focusing on AI and easier access to its services.
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Amazon working on new smartphone with Alexa at its core, report says | TechCrunch

Amazon is developing a new smartphone codenamed 'Transformer' with a focus on AI and integration with its services.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Amazon is making an Alexa phone

Amazon is developing a new smartphone, code-named 'Transformer', focused on integrating Alexa and artificial intelligence capabilities.
Apple
fromZDNET
3 days ago

You can use Google Meet with CarPlay now: How to join meetings safely in your car

Google Meet now supports audio-only meetings on Apple CarPlay, enhancing accessibility for users on the road.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Google Vids gets AI upgrade with Veo and Lyria models, directable AI avatars

Google is enhancing its Vids editing product with new AI features, including controllable avatars and improved video generation capabilities.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Ring founder details the camera company's 'intelligent assistant' era | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Google Vids gets AI upgrade with Veo and Lyria models, directable AI avatars

Google is enhancing its Vids editing product with new AI features, including controllable avatars and improved video generation capabilities.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Ring founder details the camera company's 'intelligent assistant' era | TechCrunch

Software development
fromZDNET
4 days ago

Google's Gemma 4 model goes fully open-source and unlocks powerful local AI - even on phones

Gemma 4 is now fully open-source, enabling local AI use for privacy, offline functionality, and cost savings across various devices.
#gmail
Deliverability
fromGSMArena.com
5 days ago

Gmail's AI Inbox is now more widely available but will cost you

AI Inbox in Gmail is now available for US users with a Google AI Ultra subscription at $249.99 per month.
Deliverability
fromZDNET
5 days ago

I used Gmail's AI tool to do hours of work for me in 10 minutes - with 3 prompts

Gmail's AI features enhance productivity by streamlining email management and reducing tedious tasks.
Deliverability
fromGSMArena.com
5 days ago

Gmail's AI Inbox is now more widely available but will cost you

AI Inbox in Gmail is now available for US users with a Google AI Ultra subscription at $249.99 per month.
Deliverability
fromZDNET
5 days ago

I used Gmail's AI tool to do hours of work for me in 10 minutes - with 3 prompts

Gmail's AI features enhance productivity by streamlining email management and reducing tedious tasks.
Wearables
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Nothing's AI devices plan reportedly contains smart glasses and earbuds | TechCrunch

Nothing is set to release smart glasses next year, featuring AI capabilities and a multi-device strategy beyond smartphones.
#youtube
fromZDNET
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

YouTube is coming to Android Auto - but you can't watch it

fromZDNET
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

YouTube is coming to Android Auto - but you can't watch it

Television
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Three new Gemini features come to Google TV

Google TV introduces AI features for richer visual help, deep dives on topics, and sports briefs for enhanced user engagement.
#alexa
Dining
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Alexa+ gets new food ordering experiences with Uber Eats and Grubhub | TechCrunch

Alexa+ now allows users to order food from Uber Eats and Grubhub through conversational interactions.
fromEngadget
2 months ago
Gadgets

Alexa+ is now available nationwide, with a free text-based version for non-Prime members to try

Dining
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Alexa+ gets new food ordering experiences with Uber Eats and Grubhub | TechCrunch

Alexa+ now allows users to order food from Uber Eats and Grubhub through conversational interactions.
fromEngadget
2 months ago
Gadgets

Alexa+ is now available nationwide, with a free text-based version for non-Prime members to try

Wearables
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

With its new app store, Ring bets on AI to go beyond home security | TechCrunch

Amazon-owned Ring launches an app store to enhance camera capabilities, focusing on elder care, workforce analytics, and rental management.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Smart TVs and voice assistants are the next gatekeepers

Smart TVs and voice assistants are becoming major gatekeepers in content access, prompting calls for regulatory oversight under the Digital Markets Act.
#apple
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Apple

Apple strikes deal with Google's Gemini to power Siri's AI capabilities

Google's Gemini will power Siri's AI, enabling personalized Apple Intelligence features this year and accelerating Apple's AI strategy while expanding Gemini's distribution.
fromAxios
2 months ago
Apple

Gemini will power Apple's Siri

Apple will base its next-generation foundation models on Google’s Gemini and cloud technology to power Apple Intelligence, including a more personalized Siri, while aiming to preserve user privacy.
Gadgets
fromgizmodo.com
6 days ago

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

Apple launched the $600 MacBook Neo, which received positive reviews despite some tradeoffs in features and specifications.
#openai
Mobile UX
fromWIRED
4 days ago

The Google Pixel 10 Is $150 Off

The 128GB Pixel 10 is discounted to $649, offering advanced camera features and hardware improvements over the Pixel 10a.
#google-gemini
Productivity
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

The Gemini-powered features in Google Workspace that are worth using | TechCrunch

Google's Gemini integration across Workspace apps provides practical AI tools for summarization, content drafting, data organization, and meeting management to enhance daily work efficiency.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google connects Gemini to users' emails and photos in push to build a personal assistant | Fortune

Productivity
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

The Gemini-powered features in Google Workspace that are worth using | TechCrunch

Google's Gemini integration across Workspace apps provides practical AI tools for summarization, content drafting, data organization, and meeting management to enhance daily work efficiency.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google connects Gemini to users' emails and photos in push to build a personal assistant | Fortune

Apple
fromTechRepublic
5 days ago

Apple Prepares Siri for Multi-Step AI Requests in iOS 27

Apple is developing a Siri upgrade to handle multiple requests in one command, enhancing its functionality in iOS 27.
Apple
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Apple Can't Launch Smart Home Device Because Siri Isn't Ready

Apple's smart home display (J490) is delayed until September 2025 due to incomplete Siri AI development, despite hardware completion months ago.
#google-home
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Google and Samsung just launched the AI features Apple couldn't with Siri

Google announced Gemini will perform multi-step phone tasks like food ordering and ride-hailing on Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26, positioning itself as an agentic AI assistant ahead of Apple's delayed similar features.
Apple
fromTechRepublic
4 weeks ago

Apple's Rumored Smart 'HomePad' Gets a New Release Timeline

Apple's HomePad smart home hub is reportedly scheduled for fall 2026 release, featuring a 7-inch square display, wall-mounting capability, and Apple Intelligence integration.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Big Google Home update lets Gemini describe live camera feeds

Google Home introduces Live Search for cameras, allowing Gemini to analyze real-time video feeds and answer questions about current events, plus improved context understanding for smarter device control.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Gemini is getting its first agentic capabilities

Gemini AI gains task automation capabilities to independently complete actions like booking rides and ordering food on Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26 devices.
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Google introduces Find Hub updates and more AI tools in the March Pixel Drop

Google releases spring updates for Android and Pixel devices, including Find Hub location sharing, luggage tracking with airlines, personalized calling cards, and AI-powered shopping and customization features.
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Lenovo Just Turned the Ugly Desk Hub Into an AI Assistant - Yanko Design

Lenovo's AI Work Companion Concept reimagines the desk hub as a visible, functional design object with an integrated display, docking station, and AI assistant that manages tasks and wellness.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

Google Pixel 10a hands-on review

The Pixel 10a is essentially a rebranded Pixel 9a with minimal hardware changes, featuring only design refinements and software features from higher-end Pixel 10 models.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Google's latest Pixel drop allows Gemini to order groceries for you and more

Google's March update adds agentic Gemini AI features to Pixel phones, enabling the assistant to complete tasks like ordering groceries or booking rides in select apps, while Circle to Search gains outfit breakdown and virtual try-on capabilities.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Google brings Android's desktop mode to Pixel devices

Google introduces desktop mode for Pixel phones and tablets, enabling external monitor connectivity via USB-C for multi-window desktop-like experiences with mouse and keyboard support.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Lenovo and Motorola are releasing their own on-device AI assistant

Lenovo will introduce Qira, a system-level, cross-device AI assistant for its PCs and Motorola phones, arriving later this quarter.
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

Ai+ Smartphone launches new NovaPods and NovaWatch devices

The NovaPods series includes three new set of earbuds. The NovaPods Clips is the most premium model in the series and is priced at INR 3,999. It features a clip-style design that sits around the pinna, allowing you to stay aware of your surroundings. The NovaPods Pro have a more traditional in-ear design and feature 40dB ANC and a six-mic design for INR 1,999.
Mobile UX
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Why Amazon's Echo Hub became my favorite way to control my smart home

Echo Hub is a pared-down, wall-mountable smart home control panel providing touchscreen and Alexa voice control without streaming, ads, or extraneous features.
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

OpenAI is allegedly making a pricey smart speaker with a built-in camera

Ever since OpenAI acquired ex-Apple chief designer Jony Ive's design startup, rumors have been rampant about what kind of product the collaboration will yield. Clearly, it would have to be some sort of hardware piece - a first for OpenAI. At first, insiders hinted at an AI pen, then the clues shifted things towards something simpler - AI earbuds. Now insiders familiar with the matter claim that there are three
Mobile UX
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
2 months ago

Apple Intelligence & Siri Officially To Be Powered By Google Gemini

Joint Statement: Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri coming this year. After careful evaluation, Apple determined that Google's Al technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models and is excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for Apple users.
Apple
Apple
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

Apple's Siri future is hybrid, integrated - and already here

Apple will power a much smarter Siri via a hybrid model using on-device processing and Google's Gemini through Private Cloud Compute while enforcing privacy controls.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

This smart home breakthrough lets you control appliances without Wi-Fi (and its security risks)

Emerson's SmartVoice enables on-device voice control for fans, heaters, air fryers, and plugs without Wi‑Fi or a hub, reducing privacy and cyberattack risks.
Apple
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Apple might let you use ChatGPT from CarPlay

CarPlay will support third-party chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini for direct voice interactions, though Siri's wake word and button cannot be replaced.
Gadgets
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Voice Control Basics: Making Your Smart Home Work With A Single Command - Social Media Explorer

Intent-based voice control uses LLMs and contextual signals to understand natural language and trigger smart-home and small-business actions seamlessly.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Lenovo's new AI assistant works across your phone, laptop, and Motorola's AI pin

Lenovo and Motorola launched Qira, an ambient AI assistant that performs tasks across devices and builds a fused, personalized knowledge base.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

What Google just did to Nest is the 1 thing no company should ever do

That may not seem like a big deal, except that the single greatest thing about using a Nest Thermostat wasn't the fact that it would learn your habits and create routines, or that it would detect when you're not home and adjust accordingly. No, the best thing about using a Nest Thermostat was that you could open the app and turn on the furnace before you headed home from the company Christmas party.
Gadgets
Apple
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Apple is working to make CarPlay compatible with AI chatbots like ChatGPT | TechCrunch

Apple is preparing CarPlay support for third-party AI chatbot apps, potentially integrating chatbots like Gemini, Claude, and ChatGPT into vehicles.
#amazon-alexa
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

I lived with the Echo Show 11 for weeks, and developed trust issues with Alexa

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

12+ powerful Alexa commands you should start using at home (no subscriptions required)

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

I lived with the Echo Show 11 for weeks, and developed trust issues with Alexa

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

12+ powerful Alexa commands you should start using at home (no subscriptions required)

fromZDNET
2 months ago

Your smart plug is seriously underutilized: 7 ways I've programmed mine to automate my home

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Remember The Clapper? The plug-in staple may have made for a catchy jingle in the 1980s, but it could also be considered as a primitive ancestor of today's smart plug -- that is, if you can say anything from a few decades ago is primitive. Smart plugs offer greater convenience than The Clapper ever did, letting you control your devices from an app on your phone, your voice, or a schedule.
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