How-To Geek on MSN

I use this trick to control Home Assistant without a smart speaker, and it’s better than an Amazon Echo

Better for your privacy, anyway.
XDA Developers on MSN

I replaced Alexa with a fully local voice assistant, and it doesn't send a single word to any cloud

Time to take your privacy back.
CNET

I Asked Voice Assistants Like Alexa and Siri Home Safety Questions. Here's What I Learned

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees ...
9to5Google

The Gemini for Home voice assistant is now more concise, faster, & better at alarms/timers

Google is back with a second big update to Gemini for Home this month that notably improves the voice assistant.
eWeek

Gemini 3.1 Flash Live: Google’s AI Voice Assistant Gets a Major Real-Time Upgrade

Google launches Gemini 3.1 Flash Live, a real-time voice AI model with faster responses, natural dialogue, and built-in ...
Engadget

Perplexity's iOS app gets an AI voice assistant

Perplexity has rolled out an update for its iOS app, giving iPhone users access to its AI voice assistant that was initially released for Android users earlier this year. Its voice assistant can ...
The Verge

Perplexity’s AI voice assistant is now available on iOS

The Perplexity bot is now available on both iPhones and Android devices, allowing you to ask it to set reminders, send messages, and more. The Perplexity bot is now available on both iPhones and ...
CNET

The Only Google Home Voice Command Guide You'll Need: 60 Must-Have Commands

With Gemini for Home arriving, Google's home voice assistant options are better than ever. Here are my favorite commands.