Amidst news of the latest Google smartphone, the company snuck in news of a massive update to the user experience for its Assistant and Home products.

The Schlage Encode WiFi Lever resides on a home’s network, and it provides convenient app control options, along with traditional lock functionality.

JBL’s latest Wi-Fi speaker range combines iconic retro design with industry-first integration of simultaneous voice assistants.

Generative AI has the potential to dramatically improve user interaction with smart home ecosystems and virtual assistants, Gartner says.

An internal email suggests that Google has some big changes planned for Assistant that include generative AI.