Google's new Home Speaker excels at voice recognition and sound quality in early testing, though its minimalist design sacrifices tactile controls.
Apple's revamped Siri assistant, powered by Google's Gemini, arrives in iOS 27 with conversational abilities and deep device personalization.
Google launches its first standalone smart speaker since 2020, priced at $99.99 and built around conversational AI—but advanced features require a $10/month subscription.
Google launches its first new smart speaker since 2020, replacing Google Assistant with Gemini and adding natural-conversation capabilities across 10 voice options.
Google launches its first new smart speaker in six years on June 25, designed specifically for Gemini for Home with local on-device AI features.
After 15 years of mediocrity, Apple's redesigned Siri appears functional enough for daily use—a potential turning point for on-device AI assistants.
Amazon's Alexa Plus can create AI-generated podcast episodes with customizable hosts and episode length, drawing from 200 news partnerships.