I tried this hidden Android Auto feature — and now I use it every day
…Google Assistant with Gemini on all its devices and services . I can’t wait to see a future when I don’t even need to pin a shortcut because the AI is…
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CarPlay’s ChatGPT integration is way more useful than I expected
…This is where CarPlay's new ChatGPT integration comes in — I can now turn to the AI assistant when I have a burning question or need to look up a fact while…
I tested Gemini in Android Auto for a week, and it changed how I use my car
…a noticeable impact Gemini in Android Auto The transition from Google Assistant to Gemini Initially, I was cynical about the ‘AI everywhere’ push and expected it to be a distraction while driving…
I replaced five smart home hubs with a $30 Zigbee dongle and never looked back
Jasmine Mannan Apr 30, 2026, 10:01 AM EDT Jasmine is Software and PC Hardware Author at XDA with years of tech reporting experience ranging from AI chatbots right down to gaming…
Ubuntu's big AI rollout will let you speak into any text box — no typing required
…Sign in to your XDA account Summary Canonical adds open-source, removable AI tools to Ubuntu, easing user concerns about forced AI. The first tool is a local speech-to-text assistant…
Microsoft's Copilot obsession backfired, and now it's frantically erasing it from Windows
…Microsoft was in such a position with Copilot, and has spent the better part of the last few years trying to make its AI assistant work with its user base. However, as…
Microsoft finally admits the Copilot key wasn't a great idea, and it'll let you change it back soon
…That way, you always have easy access to Microsoft's AI assistant; press the Copilot key, and it'll pop up. Fast-forward to today, and Microsoft is going through a major…
I replaced Otter.ai with a better self-hosted voice transcription tool that's completely free
…See at Github Related I made my smart home even smarter with a couple of Home Assistant add-ons I now have a local AI chatbot that I can speak to.
My old Google Pixel has replaced half of my smart home products without costing me a penny
Jasmine Mannan May 1, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT Jasmine is Software and PC Hardware Author at XDA with years of tech reporting experience ranging from AI chatbots right down to gaming…
I turned my dusty Chromecast into a $250 smart home hub replacement
Jasmine Mannan Apr 12, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT Jasmine is Software and PC Hardware Author at XDA with years of tech reporting experience ranging from AI chatbots right down to gaming…