After months of waiting, Google officially announced Gemini for Home nearly two months ago. However, the availability was initially limited to a small early access program, but it seems that popular ...

The arrival of generative AI assistants in our smart homes held such promise; instead, they struggle to turn on the lights. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See ...

If you think your smart home is often kind of dumb, you're probably right. Clumsy voice assistants misunderstand commands. Between compatibility issues and numerous privacy concerns, every new device ...

Virtual assistant jobs can often be fun and interesting. You never know what you may be doing. Ultimately, your tasks will depend on the client/company you work for. Some things may include customer ...

Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of experience in the home space and 10 years of editing experience. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over ...

According to a 2025 Bankrate study, routine home repairs and maintenance average more than $8,800 a year. To absorb some of that cost, a growing number of homeowners are relying on home warranties, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Purchasing smart home gadgets will make several tasks around the house easier while also saving you time that would otherwise be spent doing ...

I’ve got Amazon Echo devices in a few of my rooms at home as the gateway to my smart home system. I started with one Echo Dot in the living room, but added a new Dot with a clock to the bedroom and ...

When you set up a smart bulb in a lamp, you get to name that lamp, so Alexa will know which lamp you are asking her to turn on. In my living room, I’ve set up lamps called table lamp and floor lamp.

Ashvin Gandhi ([email protected]) is an assistant professor at the University of California Los Angeles Anderson School of Management, in Los Angeles, California. Huizi Yu is an undergraduate student ...