‘I’m returning mine’: The new Google Home Speaker is off to bad start as users complain of delayed responses — but Google says a solution is on the way
THE SO WHAT
Latency and reliability are now table stakes for AI-driven home devices—users won’t tolerate “smart” that feels slower than a light switch. If you’re shipping assistant-like products, invest in response time and failure modes before adding more features.
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