XDA Developers

I used AI to build Home Assistant automations I was too intimidated to write myself, and it worked

I have recently been experimenting with AI Automation Suggester, which is a custom Home Assistant integration that scans your ...
The Economist

Can AI make dysfunctional governments more effective?

Governments need to manage complex economies and provide services to diverse societies with limited resources. Officials ...
Inc.

Google Is Finally Shutting Down the Google Assistant. Here’s What Android Users Need to Know

Google will begin removing the Google Assistant from Android phones and connected devices on September 4, forcing remaining users onto Gemini even though its replacement still cannot perform every ...
Ars Technica

Google plans to kill Assistant on your phone on September 4

Google Assistant’s days have been numbered for a while, but the company has now settled on a date to retire its pre-AI assistant robot. In an email being sent out to users, Google confirms that ...
9to5google

Google Assistant shutting down on Android and Wear OS in September

As expected, Google Assistant is going away in 2026, and the company just provided a September 4 date for Android. Google sent an email to existing users today about how “Google Assistant is going ...
BGR

10 Smart Home Automations Every Homeowner Should Try

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A smart home can make your life so much easier, once you allow it to. It's cool to control the tech in your house with your phone, but ...
Android Police

I built a custom Home Assistant dashboard that runs my entire home with one tap

Dhruv Bhutani has covered the Android ecosystem since 2010, with a focus on smartphones, connected devices, and home networking. His reporting is informed by hands-on experience reviewing hundreds of ...
ZDNet

Google Home Speaker vs. Amazon Echo Dot Max: I compared the $99 smart hubs by the specs

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
Android Authority

I let Claude audit my messy Home Assistant setup, and it was a massive wake-up call

Spend enough time in the self-hosting and smart home hobby, and even the most ardent smart home enthusiast eventually reaches a moment where the excitement of adding new gadgets gives way to the ...
techtimes

6 Best Home and Yard Robots in 2026 That are Actually Worth Your Money

Discover which 2026 home robots, yard robots, and smart appliances, from VinaBot robot yard systems to smart ice makers, actually deliver real value and are worth the investment. Roborock - Official ...
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Smart home for beginners - voice assistants

In this episode of the series on home automation basics, I explore voice assistants as an effective way to enhance smart home accessibility for the whole family. This video covers key aspects of voice ...