Lots of change is coming to Google Home in the coming weeks, from the replacement of Google Assistant with Gemini for Home to an overhaul of its smart home subscription service, complete with a new name. …
Weeks after sneaking it into a product demo and teasing it on social media, Google has finally taken the wraps off its first new smart speaker in five years, but we’ll have to wait a little longer…
“Hey Google, set bedroom lamp to 50 percent.” Such stilted voice commands have been the stuff of smart home for years, but with Gemini for Home, Google is promising a smart home you can have an…
Anyone following the recent chatter about Google’s latest Nest cameras won’t be surprised by the company’s unveiling today of its revamped, first-party offerings: one outdoor Nest camera, one indoor cam, and a video doorbell, just as predicted. What was surprising…
Oct 01, 2025The Hacker NewsAutomation / IT Operations AI is changing automation—but not always for the better. That’s why we’re hosting a new webinar, “Workflow Clarity: Where AI Fits in Modern Automation,” with Thomas Kinsella,…
Oct 01, 2025Ravie LakshmananAI Security / Cloud Security A severe security flaw has been disclosed in the Red Hat OpenShift AI service that could allow attackers to escalate privileges and take control of the complete…
There are a lot of underutilized technologies in common PC apps that are really useful once you discover them. One on my list is Object Character Recognition (OCR) technology. You’ll find OCR in Google Docs,…
Last month’s “Awe Dropping” event saw the announcement of new iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods. But based on a flurry of new regulatory leaks, it looks like Apple isn’t ready to wrap up for the…
September may get all the glory with new iPhones, Apple Watch, and the big yearly OS release but Apple usually has a lot going on in October as well. This year is no exception. We…
Oct 01, 2025The Hacker NewsAttack Surface / Artificial Intelligence Bitdefender’s 2025 Cybersecurity Assessment Report paints a sobering picture of today’s cyber defense landscape: mounting pressure to remain silent after breaches, a gap between leadership and…