Google is rolling out a major quality-of-life update to its smart home ecosystem, officially introducing a 15-minute conversational memory window for Gemini for Home. Detailed in the latest July 2026 Google Home release notes, this update allows your Google smart speakers and displays to remember … [Read more...] about Google smart speakers just became way more useful with this memory update
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Google brings Gemini Live to the original Home Mini and Nest Hub
If you are still rocking an original Google Home Mini or a first-generation Nest Hub, you probably felt a bit left out last fall. Back in October 2025, Google started rolling out its fluid, conversational Gemini Live assistant to newer smart home devices, leaving the older hardware behind. Today, … [Read more...] about Google brings Gemini Live to the original Home Mini and Nest Hub
Gemini Live might be the real reason to buy the new Google Home Speaker, and you can try it free for 6 months
Google officially opened pre-orders for the long-awaited $99 Google Home Speaker this week, a purpose-built Gemini audio hub for your house. While the upgraded local processing and hardware improvements are notable selling points on their own, the company tucked a promotion into the fine print. … [Read more...] about Gemini Live might be the real reason to buy the new Google Home Speaker, and you can try it free for 6 months
Google officially launches the new $99 Google Home Speaker with Gemini built-in
After months of waiting and a tease from the Chief Product Officer just last week, the new Google Home Speaker is officially here and available for pre-order now. Priced at $99.99 and hitting shelves on June 25, this device is built from the ground up to be the first audio hub powered entirely by … [Read more...] about Google officially launches the new $99 Google Home Speaker with Gemini built-in
Walmart’s new Onn Floodlight Camera comes with full Google Home integration and is only $77
Walmart is expanding their presence in the third-party Google Home ecosystem, yet again. Just a short time after releasing the budget-friendly $35 Onn Outdoor Camera, the retailer has officially launched a more robust option for those who want some extra security. The new Onn Outdoor Floodlight … [Read more...] about Walmart’s new Onn Floodlight Camera comes with full Google Home integration and is only $77
Google’s Chief Product Officer teases a Google Home Speaker announcement coming this week
The wait for Google’s next-generation smart speaker appears to be coming to an end very soon. In an email sent out last week to participants of the Gemini for Home early access program, Google strongly hinted that a Google Home Speaker announcement is just days away. The email, authored by Anish … [Read more...] about Google’s Chief Product Officer teases a Google Home Speaker announcement coming this week
Nest Audio and Mini stock dries up ahead of the new Google Home Speaker launch
For anyone keeping a close eye on Google's hardware ecosystem, you might have noticed inventory for the aging Nest Audio and the entry-level Nest Mini is rapidly drying up. These older devices are currently showing as out of stock or completely unavailable at key retailers, including the official … [Read more...] about Nest Audio and Mini stock dries up ahead of the new Google Home Speaker launch
The Google TV Streamer hits $80 again, bringing Gemini and smart home control to your living room
The streaming device market is highly competitive, and finding the right balance of price and performance can be a challenge. But right now, the Google TV Streamer is back on sale for a very tempting $79.99 and is easy for me to recommend. Even when more affordable alternatives like the new Onn 4K … [Read more...] about The Google TV Streamer hits $80 again, bringing Gemini and smart home control to your living room
The Gemini-powered Google Home Speaker might finally arrive this month
The long wait for Google’s next-generation smart speaker might finally be drawing to a close. More than six months after the company first announced the Gemini-powered Google Home Speaker, a new retail listing has surfaced suggesting the launch might be right around the corner. While Google has … [Read more...] about The Gemini-powered Google Home Speaker might finally arrive this month
Save up to 25% off the Gemini-powered Nest Cam Indoor
Google’s latest wired indoor security camera, the 3rd Gen Nest Cam Indoor, is currently seeing a solid discount at multiple retailers. Normally priced at $99, you can grab this upgraded hardware for as much as 25% off! The 3rd Gen Nest Cam brings substantial improvements to the table, delivering … [Read more...] about Save up to 25% off the Gemini-powered Nest Cam Indoor
Google says a smarter, Gemini-powered Nest Hub is the future
For the past couple of years, it’s felt like Google's smart display lineup has been in a drought. With the last Nest Hub refresh happening in 2021 and the Pixel Tablet's recent discontinuation, the question on everyone's mind has been a simple one: is the Nest Hub donezo? After months and months of … [Read more...] about Google says a smarter, Gemini-powered Nest Hub is the future
Even the very original Google Home will get the new Gemini for Home update
After yesterday's massive announcement of Gemini for Home, the big question on everyone's mind was a simple one: "Will my existing speakers and smart displays get this new, smarter assistant?" We've all been burned by new software features being limited to the latest hardware, and many were bracing … [Read more...] about Even the very original Google Home will get the new Gemini for Home update
