How-To Geek on MSN

I use this trick to control Home Assistant without a smart speaker, and it’s better than an Amazon Echo

Better for your privacy, anyway.
XDA Developers on MSN

I tried this hidden Android Auto feature — and now I use it every day

Android Auto’s best-kept secret ...
Android Authority

Android may soon recommend you use an 'optimized' voice assistant — here's what that really means

OEMs can now highlight specific digital assistants as “optimized” for their Android devices in the default app settings. Google says it created the feature at an OEM’s request so OEMs can recommend ...
9to5google

Google acknowledges Assistant issues with Home, teases ‘major improvements’ coming

Google Assistant has, especially in the context of the smart home, been crumbling over the past couple of years. In a post this evening, Google’s lead for Home and Nest has acknowledged Assistant ...
HerZindagi

Best-Rated Android TVs with Built-in Google Assistant: Top Models From Acer, VW, Blaupunkt and More (April 2026)

To upgrade your traditional television set into a smart TV, explore these best-rated Android TVs with built-in Google ...
SlashGear

How You Can Use Gemini AI On Your Google TV (When It Launches)

In 2017, Google put its assistant on the smart TV platform for the first time. In the years that have passed since, Google Assistant has been replaced with the new Gemini assistant across the entirety ...