Google Acting to Prevent Another Glitch in Smart Speakers, It Says

Google acknowledged a problem with Google Home smart speakers, in a Thursday email to users, citing a “glitch” in a “backend system.” A fix rolled out to users Thursday, it said. Not giving a reason for the snafu, Google apologized to customers, saying it was “really sorry for the inconvenience" and "taking steps to prevent this issue from happening in the future.” The company didn’t respond to questions.