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This is why you see ads for things you only talked about
Is it online surveillance, or are algorithms for targeted ads simply that much better nowadays?
I repurposed my old Android phone as an always-on bedside assistant
Discover how to reclaim your sleep and start your day on the right foot with this recycled hardware hack.
These 5 Gemini routines make a Nest speaker feel like a real assistant
Gemini makes my day better, even if it isn't always perfect
This is the smart clock your smart home has been missing
Keep track of key info and control your smart home with this 8-bit-style WiFi clock
I replaced voice commands with this Google Widget tool and it's so much faster
Make using Google Assistant less awkward in public and more accurate in private.
Gemini isn’t as useless as it was when you tried it two years ago
AI that I first despised is now my Google Assistant replacement.
I tried switching to Gemini—it made me miss Google Assistant
It's smart, but really not that helpful.
Your Google Assistant Can No Longer Do These 7 Tasks
Google is retiring "underutilized" features of its Assistant, including interpreter mode and daily updates.
Can't Afford ChatGPT Operator? Try Perplexity Assistant Instead
Perplexity Assistant is a fantastic AI tool, and better still, it's completely free.
Gemini Now Works With Spotify to Process Your Music Requests in an Instant
While you may still be attached to Google Assistant, the newest Spotify update signals that Gemini is coming for the mobile assistant title.
Google's Gemini Now Has a Memory to Recall Your Preferences
Google's AI-powered assistant can now remember that you really hate mayonnaise, and stop sending you recipes for tuna salad.
How to Disable Google Assistant on Android
It's easy to turn off Google Assistant if you don't like it.
Does Your Phone Listen to You for Ads? Or Is It Just Coincidence?
Your phone has a built-in microphone. Is your phone listening to you and sharing your secrets with Google or Facebook?
Do Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant Use AI?
Are your smart home assistants using AI? Let's find out.
How to Use Gemini (Formerly Bard) Instead of Google Assistant on Android
Gemini brings the best of AI and Google Assistant under one roof.
The 7 Best Android Dictation Apps for Easy Speech-to-Text
Here are the best speech-to-text apps for Android that make dictation easy and improve note-taking with your voice.
How Voice Assistants Work and Why They're Not Always Accurate
Phrase detection is just part of the process.
7 Important Android Auto Settings You Should Tweak ASAP
Here are the most useful settings you should change in Android Auto, both in its developer settings and the main options page.
How to Turn Your Phone's Flashlight On and Off: Android and iPhone
You have several ways to toggle your phone's flashlight. Here's how to turn on and use the flashlight on Android phones or your iPhone.
Steam Deck Wins Award, Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Breaks Records, and How to Play Games on Netflix
Our weekly podcast explains how to play games on Netflix, plus there's an unusual recommendation...