We ask Gemini and Alexa to track cats and give advice artwork
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We ask Gemini and Alexa to track cats and give advice

Aug 20, 2026 · 39 min

For better or worse, Amazon Alexa and Google Home's smart voice assistants have been imbued with the powers of generative AI. The promise is that you can use natural language with your smart speaker to adjust your thermostat, lock the doors, and find out what your pets have been up to. The reality is smart home voice assistants seem to be going through an identity crisis. Senior reviewer Jennifer…