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We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. We are inching closer to the day that Google Assistant is fully retired and Gemini takes its place as the ...

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Google Assistant isn't what it used to be, and Gemini is something entirely different. Can these two coincide to fix the current state of the smart home? Chris Wedel Home Tech Editor Chris Wedel is a ...