Google held its annual Made by Google showcase this week, during which it unveiled the latest Pixel phones and various new AI features. What it didn’t announce is a Gemini-powered smart home speaker, ...

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...

Earlier this month, Google started testing Gemini in Google Assistant on the Nest Mini and Audio, and here are the new voices. There are seven Gemini in Google Assistant voices to choose from. They ...

If you’re a Nest Aware subscriber, your Google displays and speakers can be used to detect smoke alarms and glass breaking. The Google Home Max is now set to loose sound detection from May 8. Google ...

Google has been talking up Gemini on phones for months, but now it’s finally coming to your home, and it’s more than just a rebrand. Gemini for Home is a full-on replacement for Google Assistant on ...

A decade ago, when smart speakers with built-in voice assistants were the hot new thing, many imagined they'd quickly evolve into highly intelligent companions. (Think C-3PO or Star Trek's Data living ...

Gemini for Home has only been working on Google’s Nest smart speakers for a month, and users are still getting used to what costs extra and what doesn’t. But Gemini surprised some Google Home users ...

In early October 2025, Google confirmed that the Gemini AI assistant would officially be replacing Google Assistant in its smart home products. This has already been happening with Pixel phones like ...