A newer smart speaker can perform differently from a six-year-old model depending on design priorities. Google’s new Home Speaker is designed as a Gemini-ready smart hub, while Nest Audio is built ...

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Google has its first new smart speaker in years. Fortunately, its audio has never been better and Gemini for Home is largely optional. Gemini for Home still struggles with some things that it ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Google is re-entering the smart speaker market with its new Google Home Speaker, available ...

Last fall Google teased that it was working on an all-new Google Home speaker due out sometime in mid 2026. And while it took a tiny bit longer than expected, today the company began taking pre-orders ...

Google is completely revamping its smart home ecosystem around Gemini, and a tiny orb will be the face of the overhaul. It’s the Google Home Speaker, a spherical and stylish speaker that’s made to fit ...

Patrick O'Rourke is XDA's News Editor and Entertainment Segment Lead. Previously, he was Pocket-lint's Editor-in-Chief, the Editor-in-Chief of Canadian tech publication MobileSyrup, and earlier in his ...

Patrick O'Rourke is XDA's News Editor and Entertainment Segment Lead. Previously, he was Pocket-lint's Editor-in-Chief, the Editor-in-Chief of Canadian tech publication MobileSyrup, and earlier in his ...

I've been an Android user for my entire smartphone-using life. I've been writing for Android Police since 2021 with a focus on smartphones, tablets, and smart home technology. In addition to writing ...

Google Home's new round of updates also includes Automations fixes and video footage viewing upgrades.