Amazon and Google think that artificially intelligent assistants like Alexa+ and Gemini will speed up the process of setting up a smart home, but many problems remain unsolved.

Begin building a smart home by choosing a primary platform like Alexa, Google, or Apple for easier integration. Smart devices such as speakers, lighting, and thermostats can add convenience and peace ...

It can be a journey you need to be prepared for.

If you’re seeking to make your home smarter, odds are you’re in between two smart home ecosystems, Amazon Alexa versus Google Home. Both Amazon Alexa- and Google Assistant-enabled devices can help ...

Tethral, a new platform from a former AI safety researcher, connects smart devices across every brand and lets ...

Which devices to make your home a smart home are best? Nine out of 10 adults in the U.S. are connected to the internet and more than half own a tablet computer. All you need to get started with making ...

A bold dive into the problematic development (and developers) of "smart wives"--feminized digital assistants who are friendly, sometimes flirty, docile, efficient, occasionally glitchy, and ...

If you've got older, unused technology just laying around the house, you may be surprised to discover there are still some ...

USB-powered smart home devices are most common than ever, but there are still some devices that even the most dedicated users may have missed.

A smart home hub was once considered the most important item for anyone interested in building a connected household. Back ...