Topic: smart home ecosystem

  • Google Home Opens Nest, Gemini to Third-Party Brands

    Google Home Opens Nest, Gemini to Third-Party Brands

    Google has expanded its Gemini technology to third-party cameras, starting with Walmart's Onn brand, to offer features similar to Nest products across various brands and budgets. The Onn Indoor Camera Wired, priced at $22.96, provides Nest-like functionality including Google Home app setup, notif...

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  • A New Era for Alexa: First Impressions

    A New Era for Alexa: First Impressions

    Rebuilding a smart home after a loss involves deciding whether to reintegrate Alexa+, Amazon's generative AI upgrade, which promises deeper life integration but faces real-world challenges. Alexa+ shows potential in tasks like scheduling and email parsing but suffers from inconsistencies, mishear...

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