Gemini AI Assistant

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OrganizationGoogle

LicenseFreemium

Used ForAI Assistant

Initial Release Year2023

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Gemini for Google Home now uses cameras to trigger smart automations based on what they see

Google Home is rolling out a Gemini-powered automation feature that triggers smart home routines based on what your security cameras can see. The AI can now understand visual events like mail delivery or specific vehicles in your driveway, automatically activating connected devices. The feature requires a Google Home Premium Advanced subscription at $20 per month.

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Gemini for Google Home now uses cameras to trigger smart automations based on what they see

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Gemini integration transforms how Android users work, drive, and manage daily tasks

Google's Gemini is proving to be more than just another AI assistant upgrade. Real-world testing across Android Auto, Gmail, and system-level controls reveals a significant leap in user experience, with complex voice commands, cross-app workflows, and hands-free operation replacing the limitations of Google Assistant and competing tools like Microsoft's Copilot.

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Gemini integration transforms how Android users work, drive, and manage daily tasks

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Google opens Gemini for Home to third-party makers with turnkey AI hardware designs

Google is expanding its Gemini built in program to enable hardware partners to develop AI-enabled devices without multi-year R&D cycles. The company now offers reference designs for smart cameras and speakers, with Walmart and AT&T among the first partners. Google Home Premium subscriptions start at $10 monthly.

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Google opens Gemini for Home to third-party makers with turnkey AI hardware designs

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Google announces Wear OS 7 with Gemini Intelligence and 10% battery life improvement at I/O 2026

Google unveiled Wear OS 7 at I/O 2026, introducing Gemini Intelligence for select 2026 smartwatches alongside a promised 10% battery life improvement. The update brings Live Updates, redesigned widgets, and enhanced workout tracking to Google's wearable operating system, though AI features remain limited to upcoming hardware.

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Google announces Wear OS 7 with Gemini Intelligence and 10% battery life improvement at I/O 2026

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Gemini in Google Maps transforms navigation into an intelligent AI travel companion experience

Google's Gemini AI integration is reshaping how users interact with Google Maps, turning the navigation app into a smart travel companion. Instead of manually filtering through reviews and locations, users can now ask questions in plain English and receive personalized recommendations, conversational trip planning, and instant review summaries that match their specific needs.

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Gemini in Google Maps transforms navigation into an intelligent AI travel companion experience

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Google Home gets Gemini 3.1 upgrade with new camera controls and expanded automations

Google rolled out a major update to Google Home, upgrading its voice assistant to Gemini 3.1 for better handling of complex multi-step commands. The update includes a redesigned camera interface with faster video scrubbing, improved familiar face recognition, and expanded automation capabilities. Users also gain access to Ask Home on Web and quick action buttons for device control.

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Google Home gets Gemini 3.1 upgrade with new camera controls and expanded automations

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General Motors brings Gemini AI assistant to 4 million vehicles across US brands

General Motors announced it will deploy Gemini AI to approximately 4 million vehicles from model year 2022 and newer across Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC brands. The upgrade replaces Google Assistant with conversational AI capabilities, enabling natural language interactions for navigation, messaging, and entertainment through over-the-air updates rolling out over several months.

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General Motors brings Gemini AI assistant to 4 million vehicles across US brands

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Android Auto Bug Forces Gemini to Revert to Google Assistant After Latest Update

An Android Auto bug is causing Gemini to unexpectedly revert to Google Assistant for many users after updating to version 16.7. Multiple user reports across community forums confirm the issue, with some finding temporary workarounds while Google acknowledges the problem but hasn't announced a fix timeline.

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Android Auto Bug Forces Gemini to Revert to Google Assistant After Latest Update

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Gemini for Home expands globally with faster responses and smarter home commands

Google is rolling out Gemini for Home to 16 new countries across Europe and Asia-Pacific, adding support for 7 languages. The AI-powered voice assistant now delivers up to 40% faster voice command processing, improved music recognition in noisy environments, and enhanced note management capabilities that handle complex tasks like moving items between lists.

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Gemini for Home expands globally with faster responses and smarter home commands

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Gemini on Android Auto handles complex tasks and transforms the driving experience

Google Gemini has rolled out to Android Auto and Google Maps, replacing Google Assistant with advanced conversational AI. Real-world testing reveals the AI assistant for driving excels at multi-step questions, email searches, calendar management, and music playback control. While occasional bugs appear, users report being genuinely impressed by its capabilities.

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Gemini on Android Auto handles complex tasks and transforms the driving experience

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Gemini for Google Home gets smarter with expressive lighting and precision controls

Google rolled out Google Home v4.12 with major improvements to Gemini for Home, including natural language understanding for lighting commands, precision appliance controls, and advanced climate management. The update expands to Mexico with Spanish language support and now includes access for children using supervised Google accounts.

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Gemini for Google Home gets smarter with expressive lighting and precision controls

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Apple hires Google executive to lead AI marketing as Siri overhaul approaches

Apple has appointed Lilian Rincon, a former Google VP who spent nine years overseeing Google Shopping and Assistant, as vice president of product marketing for AI. The hire signals Apple's intensified focus on AI marketing as it prepares to launch an improved Siri rebuilt with Gemini AI technology later this year.

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Apple hires Google executive to lead AI marketing as Siri overhaul approaches

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Google Home's Gemini AI now monitors live camera feeds, sparking privacy questions

Google Home is rolling out Live Search, allowing Gemini AI to analyze live camera feeds and answer real-time questions about your home. Available to Google Home Premium Advanced subscribers at $20 per month, the feature raises concerns about surveillance and law enforcement access to footage.

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Google Home's Gemini AI now monitors live camera feeds, sparking privacy questions

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Google agrees to $68 million settlement over voice assistant privacy claims

Google has agreed to a $68 million settlement over allegations that its voice assistant inappropriately spied on smartphone users. Plaintiffs claimed Google Assistant began listening after mishearing wake words, then used private information for targeted ads. The settlement awaits court approval and follows Apple's similar $95 million Siri settlement in January 2025.

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Google agrees to $68 million settlement over voice assistant privacy claims

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Google's Gemini AI assistant preps Agentic Mode and Live Experimental Features for Android

Google is developing major upgrades to Gemini Live including multimodal memory, proactive responses, and new agentic capabilities that let the assistant control phone tasks. Code strings reveal Live Thinking Mode and Deep Research enhancements, signaling Google's push to replace Google Assistant with a more capable universal AI assistant across Android devices.

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Google's Gemini AI assistant preps Agentic Mode and Live Experimental Features for Android

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