Google’s decision to replace the long-serving Google Assistant on Nest and Google Home devices with a Gemini-powered assistant — branded Gemini for Home and launching into early access on October 1, 2025 — is one of the most consequential shifts in the smart‑home assistant market in years...
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Microsoft’s campaign to reposition Windows 11 as an indispensable productivity and AI powerhouse has reached another contentious checkpoint this week with the rollout of its long-delayed Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs. But as security and privacy experts continue to dissect Microsoft’s promises...
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