Amazon’s Echo line of smart speakers and voice assistant Alexa cannot call 911 for you. They won't reliably report your location and don't offer a callback number, so they don't meet the standard ...

Dipping your toe into smart home gadgetry is an exciting new world of tech, but it's not always obvious how to make the most ...

You can set up the Google Home app on your phone or tablet to connect your smart devices and use Google Assistant.

The Alexa app can be downloaded on your iPhone and used with or without an Amazon smart speaker.

Google has announced the new Google Home Speaker, featuring Gemini, but it won't be available for at least six months.

Smart speakers can be a real help in our homes. Baking cookies? Alexa, set a 15-minute timer. Left the game on in the living room? Alexa, turn off the TV. And, of course, Alexa, tune in to NPR. You ...

Smart speakers tell you the weather, play music, answer trivia questions, help you prank your spouse (more on that at the end), and they just might save your life one day. Make sure you know these ...