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Google's AI Mode gets Gemini's multimodal powers making it a visual search expert
By Nandika Ravi published
AI Mode gets Gemini-ed Google announced that it allows AI Mode users the ability to visually search

Google just turned your Search into a Pokédex for Easter
By Nandika Ravi published
Gotta catch 'em all! Google is testing your Pokémon knowledge this Easter.

Best smart locks for Google Home 2025
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Hey google! Who's at the door? Smart locks are great tools for keeping your home safe, and if you've got a Google Assistant speaker, these can be controlled by just using your voice.

Best smart home devices 2025
By Patrick Farmer, Samuel Contreras last updated
Living in the future There has never been a better time to build your smart home ecosystem than today. Choose from a wide variety of products and multi-platform compatibility to make your home smarter in a jiffy.

The switch from Google Assistant to Gemini might kill Nest speakers and displays
By Brady Snyder published
Wrong move Google Nest products have historically been low-powered, affordable smart home devices. If Google Assistant is ditched for Gemini, they'll be changed forever.

Google is dialing back more Assistant features on Android and Nest devices
By Jay Bonggolto published
Spring cleaning More Google Assistant features are disappearing as the Gemini switch gets closer.

ChatGPT could be set as 'default' assistant on Android phones
By Nandika Ravi published
Hey, ChatGPT? A beta version of ChatGPT showed up with a "set it as default" option on Android devices.

It's time to say goodbye to Google Assistant as Gemini takes over
By Nandika Ravi published
Bye, Google :( Google announced today Google Assistant will no longer be accessible on most mobile devices, in the coming months.
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