It’s Now Easier Than Ever To Build A DIY Smart Home Thanks To The Google Assistant

A newly released feature allows users to quickly add smart home devices into the Google Assistant ecosystem, using the new ‘sync’ voice command...

Google Goes To War With Amazon; Fire TV To Lose YouTube On Jan 1

Google has announced that it is terminating YouTube support for both the Echo Show and Amazon Fire TV, following a row between the two companies...

Is Roku Working On An Amazon Echo Competitor?

The rumour is abuzz with claims that Roku could be working on a competitor to the Amazon Echo and Google Home, and the company just added fuel to the fire...

Google Assistant Debuts On Sony Android TVs

Installers who have specified a Sony TV with a 4K display and built-in Android software can now inform their clients of the availability of Google Assistant...

Google, Nest Share Vision for Home-Technology Pros

For the first time at a major trade event, Google and Nest shared a booth at CEDIA 2017, the trade show for home-technology integrators...

Early Google Home Mini Units Hit By Major Privacy Flaw

Early Google Home Mini units have had a major feature nixed after it was discovered the device was almost constantly recording audio...

Google Home Mini Is An Echo Dot Alternative For The Wireless Generation

Google now offers an alternative to the Amazon Echo Dot, in the form of the Google Home Mini – but how does it stack up?...

Alphabet Reportedly Explored Nest Sale In 2016

Alphabet supposedly explored getting rid of Nest, its home automation unit, in 2016 – although the company is said to have failed to find a bidder...

Apple HomePod vs Sonos Play:1

The Apple HomePod is gearing up to take on the Sonos Play:1, Amazon Echo and Google Home - but how does it compare?...

Nest Cam IQ: Nest Overhauls IP Camera With Facial Recognition, 4K Resolution

The Nest Cam IQ has been introduced with upgraded specifications and a brand new design. It also now includes a 4K resolution and facial recognition...