De-googling my home

Part 5 (final): Removing Google Assistant

I'll miss him, though

#Cologne #DeGoogle #DIDay #GoogleAssistant

Google Sucks Shit: According to The Verge, Google search is now replacing headlines—those things we painstakingly craft—with inaccurate, AI generated AI slop, often changing the meaning entirely in what the company calls a "small and narrow experiment."

It changed a Verge headline from "I used the ‘cheat on everything’ AI tool and it didn’t help me cheat on anything” to “‘Cheat on everything’ AI tool.” This is bad. Google search was the internet. It's a fucking verb.

https://www.theverge.com/tech/896490/google-replace-news-headlines-in-search-canary-coal-mine-experiment

#Google #GoogleAI #GoogleIsEvil #GoogleAssistant #Gemini #AI #TheVerge #GoogleDiscover #Discover

heise+ | IR-Leseköpfe in Home Assistant: Digitalen Stromzähler einfach auslesen

Wer seinen Stromverbrauch digital überwachen möchte, kann mit einem IR-Lesekopf und Home Assistant bequem alle Daten erfassen – so gehts.

https://www.heise.de/ratgeber/IR-Lesekoepfe-in-Home-Assistant-Digitalen-Stromzaehler-einfach-auslesen-11196666.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Automatisierung #Balkonkraftwerk #GoogleAssistant #IT #SmartHome #Stromversorgung #news

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/03/13/google-maps-gets-ask-maps-ai-and-3d-navigation-xcxwbn/

Google Maps Introduces "Ask Maps" AI Feature and 3D Navigation

#AI #Google #GoogleGemini #GoogleAI #GoogleMaps #BigTech #Software #Navigation #VoiceAssistants #GoogleAssistant

Google Gemini will answer your Oscar queries & share favorites

Stay updated on Telegram with latest updates from Google Home/Gemini  ecosystem.

Have questions about the Oscars? Google Gemini is predicting winners for a handful of Annual Academy Awards.

First up, let’s cover the basics. Just ask:

• “Hey Google, when are the Oscars?” and then you can set a reminder with the Gemini on your phone or smart speaker like Google Nest Audio.

Get the inside scoop from your Google Gemini.

• “Hey Google, who’s nominated for Animated Feature Film at the Oscars?” to hear the list of nominees
• “Hey Google, who’s nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars?” and if you haven’t seen the movie, you can follow up with the Gemini on your phone or TV:
• “Show me the trailer for … [insert your favorite nominee].”

To hear some predictions ahead of the red carpet, try

• “Hey Google, what are your Oscar predictions?” or
• “Hey Google, who do you think is best dressed at the Oscars?”
• “Hey Google, who’s going to win Best Picture?”

And, if you happen to miss a few moments of the big show, just say

• “Hey Google, who won the Oscar for Best Actor?”

Not every category will bring this up, but major ones such as “Best Picture”, “Best Actor” and “Best Actress” do, including answering questions about current nominees, predictions, and a cute Easter egg by joining on the award night fun by saying— “Hey Google, give me an award,” but have your speech prepared.

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From preparing you for an Oscars movie marathon — to enjoying the big night,  “Hey Google, turn down the lights,” the Google Gemini is here to help you do more.

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heise+ | Fahrzeugdaten in Home Assistant darstellen per OBD2-Dongle

Tankfüllstand, Drehzahl, Fahrtdaten: Mit einem OBD2-Dongle lassen sich umfangreiche Autodaten in Home Assistant anzeigen.

https://www.heise.de/ratgeber/Fahrzeugdaten-in-Home-Assistant-darstellen-per-OBD2-Dongle-11149741.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Android #Automatisierung #GoogleAssistant #IT #Mobiles #SmartHome #news