Google is betting generative AI can breathe new life into the smart speaker. The company’s new $99.99 Google Home Speaker replaces the rigid commands of the Google Assistant era with more conversational Gemini interactions.
Gemini replaces Google Assistant; you get 360-degree audio and four color options, and the Nest Audio is officially discontinued.
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Google has rolled out a new Gemini for Home update with smarter camera search, faster device controls, better onboarding, and new Google Home app improvements.
Google Home update expands automation with new triggers, conditions, and actions, allowing smarter control across devices like locks, lights, appliances, and sensors.
Gemini for Home just got meaningfully faster, Google Home’s camera experience got a visual and functional overhaul, and media controls are now available to every user.
Google is addressing the frustration of getting cut off mid-sentence with the latest batch of Gemini for Home updates, along with a couple of helpful improvements.
Google Home’s Gemini Live upgrade adds interactive news you can explore by voice, turning quick updates into deeper conversations that adapt to your questions in real time.
Google Home’s newest update makes Gemini more reliable with faster responses, support for Canadian French, improved alarms, and new automation options.
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