Ars Technica reports that Google’s new Gemini capabilities on Nest Cam are causing confusion, such as mistaking a dog for a deer, while others have reported fake people in notifications.
The AI-powered text descriptions and daily summaries arrived with the new cameras this month. I’m currently testing Gemini for Home, and so far, no deer in the house. I’ll have a full review next week.
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The hardware finally feels ready, but Alexa Plus is still a work in progress.
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The Atmos smart speaker goes up against the HomePod 2… and wins.
This sucker can’t fly, but it can avoid your socks.
The Roomba robot vacuum maker reported in a regulatory filing that its last potential buyer has withdrawn. The company, which has been seeking a sale since its deal with Amazon was scuppered by EU regulatory scrutiny, warned it could be forced to seek bankruptcy.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy called it “a sad story” and an example of regulation gone wrong in an interview with CNBC today.
And here’s how to opt out.
The company is expanding its already diverse smart home catalog with a new line of Matter-enabled lighting products. The collection includes standing floor lamps, RGB rope and strip lights, and a candle-warming lamp. They can all be integrated into smart home routines, but each light can also function independently without Wi-Fi.
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Smart security, no hands required.
Jamie Siminoff’s new book, Ding Dong, charts how his video doorbell startup turned into a home security behemoth.
