The Connectivity Standards Alliance has released Matter 1.0, which should result in a slew of smart home gadgets that can finally communicate across ecosystems.

Google's new Nest Wi-Fi Pro supports the new 6GHz frequency band which is up to two times faster but there are compatibility concerns with this new router.

The Google Home app has been in a rough place for years, but this new update aims to completely fix things.

The new Nest Doorbell is a hardwired option with a lot of new features that make it a worthwhile upgrade from the previous model.

An analysis from Cambridge experts suggest that interactions with AI assistants like Alexa is impeding the social development of children and disrupt learning.

It is high time design catches up with technology. Why can't our gadgets be beautiful and functional?

Geofencing with Google Assistant and Google Home allows you to set Home and Away routines based on location, among other tricks. Here's how you can use it!

A Google Nest Wifi Pro appeared briefly on an online retailer's website at a higher price, but it might be worth the added expense.

Are you trying to convince your doubtful or budget-minded folks to invest in a smart assistant like Alexa or Siri? Here are some pointers for your argument.

The Emporia Smart Plug offers not just remote control of your electronics, but also a robust suite of energy-monitoring tools along with a great price tag.

With this Nest thermostat Prime Day deal, you can save $50 on the Google Nest Learning Thermostat to help you fill out your smart home for less.

Walmart cut the price of the Google Home Mini 2-pack by 25%, lowering the per-unit cost of the entry-level Google Nest Home smart speaker to less than $30. Keeping the Google Home Mini price low is important to Google to attract new users to the smart home platform. As people use the platform, many buy more devices.

Smart thermostats help weather the heat in an energy-efficient way, and smart speakers are just plain fun. Kickstart your summer by bundling both together at a bargain. Now at Walmart, you can score the Nest Learning Thermostat and Google Home Mini together for just $249, saving you up to 10%.

Not to be outdone by Amazon's Prime Day shopping bonanza, Walmart has a few deals of its own -- one of the best is the Google Home Max smart speaker, at $150 off its regular price. This makes the excellent and very loud speaker $50 less expensive than the Apple HomePod.

Looking for a voice-assistant smart device? Walmart dropped prices on Google Home smart speakers to stay competitive with Amazon's Prime Day smart home sales. Find the best deals on the Google Nest Hub, Home, and Mini and compare each one with Amazon's Alexa smart speakers.

Walmart dropped a round of serious price cuts on Google Home smart home devices for its Labor Day sales event. We've found the best discounts on Google Home smart speakers, a smart display, and two Google Home smart kits, one for smart lighting and the other to set up a smart TV in your home.

There has been speculation that a new set of Google devices is to be released in the company’s event on October 15. This might be the reason for the recent markdowns on Google’s lineup of smart speakers. One spectacular deal we found is for the Google Home. Walmart is currently offering it for $30 off its list price.

Security and convenience are the most common motivators for installing smart home devices, followed by entertainment and saving money. Walmart dropped the prices on the Google Home Hub smart display bundled with either the third-generation Nest Learning Thermostat or the Nest Outdoor Security Camera.

Walmart's Black Friday Google sales are here. Walmart dropped the prices on most, but not all, Google Nest smart home products. Grab a Google Home mini for as low as $19 or a Google Home Max for $200 less.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday is the best time to get smart home deals on displays like Amazon's Echo Show and Echo Spot, Google's Home Hub Max, or the Lenovo Smart Display. You don't have to wait for the best smart displays to get discounts, though. There are some great deals going on right now.

Now that the Prime Day 2019 tsunami has receded, we're finding interesting deals that prove you don't have to wait for monster sales events to get excellent prices. Checking smart home device prices today we discovered what amount to buy-one-get-one-free (BOGO) deals for the Amazon Echo Dot and the Google Home Mini.

Google and Walmart made a pre-emptive strike against Amazon in the Prime Day 2019 smart home device sales competition by announcing Pre-Prime Day deals early. You can enjoy significant price breaks on a variety of Google Nest smart home devices, all available now on Walmart. These deals are good through July 17.

When Google introduced new Google Nest Home devices it was inevitable some existing models would go on sale. Rather than waiting for Black Friday, Walmart slashed the prices on the original Google Home smart home devices, most of which are identical to the newer models that now have "Nest" in their names.

Amazon and Walmart are gearing up for Prime Day 2019 with early deals on smart home devices. The retail giants are going head-to-head this 4th of July with deals and competitive prices for smart speakers, the gateway products you need to talk with Alexa or Google Assistant to manage your smart home with voice commands.

If you're shopping for indoor home security cameras, check out Walmart's deal on the Google Nest Indoor Camera.

Considering upgrading your home with a smart Nest Thermostat? Here's everything you need to know about choosing the right one and exactly how to install it.

Google Assistant has been losing features over the last several months and now two 'reminders' features have been put on the chopping block.

Want to make your Google Assistant work better for you? Check out these settings to improve your experience or fix issues you have with the voice assistant.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is finally getting Google Assistant as a standalone app, 10 months after its release and ahead of the Google Pixel Watch's arrival.

We all know the smart home is supposed to make our lives easier, but can it save you money on insurance? Let's find out.

Google's annual tech conference has begun. Here's a rundown of everything announced.

Want to automate your desk lamps and coffee makers? Here's a roundup of the best Google Assistant-friendly smart plugs you can add to your smart home today.

Is your Nest Hub Max smart display refusing to follow commands, or stopped working? You're not alone: Here are common issues users have and how to fix them.

Google didn't announce a new Nest Hub yesterday, but that's OK. Other areas need to be focused on first.

Updates to Google Assistant make interacting with the device easier and more streamlined than ever before.

Google has finally pushed an update to Google Home that allows the device to make phone calls. For now, it calls through an unknown number.

Up until now, you could only change the voice of Google Assistant in English, and that option was only available in the United States. This week, Google is giving people internationally another voice option. You can now get a new voice in several languages, including Japanese and U.K. English.

Google Assistant's new password update has streamlined the process of replacing breached passwords, making web security feel safer and easier than ever.