Frustrated Google Home users say 'smart' speakers stopped working

Google's'smart' speakers have failed to live up to their name. A mysterious technical glitch has left internet-connected Google Home speakers unable to respond to queries. The smart speakers house the AI-powered Google Assistant which responds to voice commands and requests. Users worldwide reported that queries were met with the response of'there was a glitch' or'sorry, something went wrong' and to'try again in a few seconds', but the device still failed to work. Many user also said the glitch meant their morning alarms on their smart speakers failed to go off.