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technology23 days ago•3 min saved

Alexa+ makes Echo smarter and more chatty in the UK

Amazon is rolling out Alexa+ in the UK, upgrading Alexa to be more conversational and proactive by following threads. The upgrade will be free for Prime members or £19.99/month; new Echo devices get it immediately, older devices must sign up online. The change aims to revive a stagnating Echo and compete with Google Gemini for Home. It could also give Amazon more user data for targeted ads, with UK usage already showing about 114 billion interactions since 2023 (roughly 1,500 interactions per person).

via BBC|

#ai #alexa #amazon

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Google Home Gets Major Gemini Upgrades and Nest Lock General Availability

Google is rolling out updates to the Google Home app that add new automation starters and conditions, expand Nest x Yale Lock features to general availability (history, notifications, battery status, passcodes, and guest access), and upgrade Gemini for Home with improved device targeting, better device categorization, more reliable notes/reminders/calendars/timers/alarms responses, enhanced conversation flow, and a premium Live Search for camera streams.

via Droid Life|

#gemini-for-home #google-home #nest-x-yale-lock

technology1 month ago•11 min saved

Samsung's Bixby 8.5 Beta Brings Natural Conversation and Real-Time Web to Galaxy

Samsung unveiled a beta of Bixby in One UI 8.5 that functions as a conversational device agent, enabling natural-language control of Galaxy devices and embedded live web search within Bixby’s interface, with examples like keeping the screen on and directly adjusting settings; availability is in select markets (Germany, India, Korea, Poland, the UK, and the US) with broader expansion planned, and language/support details plus privacy considerations apply.

via samsung.com|

#ai #bixby #one-ui-85

technology2 months ago•10 min saved

Unlocking Alexa: 16 practical ways to automate your home today

The article presents 16 practical uses for Alexa in the home, from lighting and multi-room routines to finding a lost phone, using Echo devices as a landline, prompting kids, tracking packages, and acting as an intercom or white-noise machine. It highlights how routines can streamline daily tasks, support busy families, and even assist with emergencies. While many features work without subscriptions, some enhancements (like Alexa Emergency Assist and certain Kids+ options) require paid plans.

via ZDNET|

#alexa #home-automation #routines

technology3 months ago•9 min saved

Top Alexa Commands to Save Time at Home

The article highlights over 12 useful Alexa commands that can streamline daily tasks at home, such as controlling lights, routines, finding phones, managing packages, and emergency assistance, all without subscriptions, enhancing convenience and efficiency.

via ZDNET|

#alexa-commands #automation #home-routines

technology3 months ago•6 min saved

Alexa Plus Website Launches for Select Users

Some users are now able to access the new Alexa Plus web interface, which offers a chatbot-like experience and smart home controls, marking a step forward in Amazon's voice assistant platform.

via The Verge|

#alexa-plus #amazon #smart-home

technology4 months ago•2 min saved

Google Home Enhances Gemini Voices and Fixes Bugs in Latest Update

A Reddit trick allows users to access and change to the new Gemini voices on Google Home by entering a specific URL, enabling immediate experience of the new voices without full Gemini assistant activation, though it does not upgrade the entire assistant to Gemini.

via 9to5Google|

#gemini-voices #google-home #setup

technology5 months ago•3 min saved

Google's Gemini Home Launch: Mixed Reviews and User Experiences

Google's rollout of its new Gemini voice assistant for Google Home devices is progressing slowly and with some issues, particularly in understanding queries and controlling smart home devices, despite Google's optimistic public statements. The new assistant aims to offer more natural conversations and better smart home control, but early user feedback indicates it is not yet fully reliable, and the full rollout is expected to take until next spring.

via The Verge|

#ai-rollout #google-gemini #google-home

technology5 months ago•1 min saved

Gemini for TV Begins Rollout on Google TV Streamer

Gemini for TV is expanding to Google TV Streamer devices, offering a more conversational voice assistant experience that replaces Google Assistant, with availability rolling out over the next few weeks to enhance smart home and entertainment functionalities.

via The Verge|

#gemini-for-tv #google-tv #smart-tv

technology5 months ago•1 min saved

Google TV Streamer to Receive Gemini Rollout Soon

Google is rolling out Gemini, its new conversational voice assistant, to the Google TV Streamer, replacing Google Assistant with features for entertainment, education, and smart home control, accessible via a microphone button and managed through device settings and the Google Home app.

via 9to5Google|

#gemini #google-tv #smart-home

technology5 months ago•2 min saved

Gemini Expands to Android Auto with Live Support and New Features

Google has begun rolling out Gemini, a new voice assistant that replaces Google Assistant on Android Auto, offering improved natural language understanding and integration with connected apps, initially for beta users, with features like live responses and message translation.

via 9to5Google|

#android-auto #car-technology #gemini

technology5 months ago•1 min saved

Google Gemini Expands to More Devices and Enhances Smart Home Experience

Google announced that Gemini for Google TV, designed for large screens and offering conversational features, will be available on more devices including the Google TV Streamer, Walmart onn. 4K Pro, and upcoming models from Hisense and TCL this winter, enhancing entertainment and information discovery through natural language interactions.

via 9to5Google|

#gemini #google-tv #streaming-devices

technology5 months ago•4 min saved

Google Rolls Out Gemini Updates Across Smart Devices and TVs

Google is rolling out its new Gemini for Home voice assistant in the US, offering expanded natural language commands, better smart home control, and contextual understanding, initially available to select devices through an early access program, with broader availability expected in 2026.

via 9to5Google|

#early-access #gemini-for-home #google

technology5 months ago•2 min saved

Google's Gemini AI Update Brings Colorful Enhancements to Nest Devices

Google TV's major Gemini AI upgrade is beginning to roll out earlier than expected, initially available on TCL QM9K and now appearing on Sony Bravia TVs, bringing new personalization options, voice choices, and enhanced conversational capabilities for answering questions and generating content.

via TechRadar|

#gemini-ai #google-tv #sony-bravia

technology5 months ago•4 min saved

Apple's Siri Faces Delays Amid Growing AI Concerns

Apple's efforts to improve Siri face increasing skepticism due to slow progress and recent reports of underwhelming performance in testing, raising concerns about whether Apple can meet the high expectations set by competitors like ChatGPT and Alexa in the near future.

via 9to5Mac|

#ai-progress #apple #privacy