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Google Home update adds new Gemini voice commands and Spotify fixes
By Rowan Davies Published
Gemini for Home is getting some new upgrades, but users are still waiting for Google to fix the real problems.

Scientists develop next-gen zinc-iodine batteries that charge in 3 minutes
By David Nield Published
Progress is being made in developing sustainable, fast-charging, long-lasting zinc-iodine batteries.

The best car vacuum: lightweight vacs to keep your car spotless
By Jim McCauley Last updated
Keep your car dust and crumb-free with these powerful, portable car vacuums.

Google's been developing a new AI smartphone camera tool to measure body fat
By Matt Evans Published
In the midst of a health wearables arms race, Google's been quietly developing health scanning tools for your smartphone's camera instead.

Scientists develop electricity-generating tent using magnetoelastic material
By Rowan Davies Published
Researchers are developing a tent for off-grid camps that could generate its own electricity.

Keen to get Alexa+ but don’t have the necessary hardware? These are the 9 Amazon devices we recommend to get you up and running
By Max Langridge Published
Amazon's heavily-upgraded and much smarter AI assistant is now available in Australia, but you need specific devices to access it. These are our favourites.

As heatwaves spread, Japan is turning to these portable human fridges
By David Nield Published
So it's come to this: a portable cooling box for use in warehouses, on construction sites, and on campuses.

G’day, Alexa+: Amazon's AI-upgraded smart home assistant has finally arrived in Australia — and it's fully fluent in 'Strayan
By Nico Arboleda Published
After launching in the US last year, Alexa+ aims to be “smarter, more conversational and more capable” than ever — but at AU$29.99 per month (without Prime), is another agentic AI assistant worth it?
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