Google Home throws smart home newbies a bone with 'suggested automations'
…If you’re into Google Home but you haven’t tried out the ecosystem’s automation features, Google’s got an update for you. The latest version of the Google Home app…
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A strange Google Home app bug is automatically switching on smart lights across homes
…While Google recently rolled out a major Google Home update packed with third-party camera support and performance tweaks, this new glitch appears to be causing severe headaches for iPhone and iPad…
Come to IKEA for new Matter smart home devices, stay for this trendy $10 Bluetooth speaker
…IKEA has been steadily building out its smart home lineup as a no-frills alternative to the usual ecosystem players. Its latest batch leans into that idea again, with new Matter-compatible…
Android's next big backup feature could skip the biggest phone brand on the market
…Either way, automatic PC backups for the wider Android ecosystem are good news on the horizon. We’ll keep you updated when we learn more. ⚠️ An APK teardown helps predict features that…
I finally ditched my Google TV for the Apple TV — and I couldn't be happier
…After months of mounting frustration, I finally pulled the plug, disconnected my display from the Google ecosystem, and hooked up an Apple TV 4K . It is easily the single best hardware upgrade…
Galaxy owners can now connect their phones to any Windows 11 PC
…ecosystem. As a result, you would need a Galaxy Book laptop, in addition to your Galaxy phone, to take advantage of this integration. However, the tech giant has rolled out an update…
Google just pushed me one step closer to ditching Google Home for Amazon Alexa
…If you had to choose today, which smart speaker ecosystem would you buy into? 95 votes Going from plural to singular Ryan Haines / Android Authority There was a time when Google was…
Google Home users say devices are randomly being removed (Updated: Google acknowledgment)
…Smart home Google Home users say devices are randomly being removed (Updated: Google acknowledgment) Many of the reports have SmartLife as a common denominator. By • March 13, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google…
Thank goodness: Google says it's not about to reveal a Liquid Glass makeover for Android
…event on May 12, where it’s expected to announce a raft of updates for the Android ecosystem. The company recently posted a teaser video for the event, and it got some…
I'm never buying another Kindle, and neither should you
…If anything, the move is a sharp reminder that when you buy into the Kindle ecosystem, you are effectively renting access from Amazon. The company is using security updates as a justification…