Google Assistant’s been having a rough few weeks. Here’s Google’s response

Here is a 183-word summary of the news article: Google Assistant has been facing reliability issues, with many users reporting problems with basic smart home commands and integrations. The director of product management for Google Home and Nest, Anish Kattukaran, has acknowledged these complaints and apologized, stating that the team is "actively working on major improvements." The issues come as Google is in the process of transitioning away from Google Assistant, gradually phasing it out in favor of a "new experience powered by Gemini." This has included shedding features from Assistant and discontinuing support for some Nest products. The transition to new voice assistant technologies is proving challenging for major tech companies. Alexa is also undergoing a slow rollout of its AI-enhanced Gemini, while Apple's rumored smart hub has reportedly been delayed due to issues with Siri. Despite the current difficulties, Google has promised improvements to its Home products in the fall, likely including the new Gemini-powered experience. However, with the ongoing problems with Google Assistant, these promised upgrades are seen as urgently needed.