I let Gemini watch my family for the weekend — it got weird

This weekend, I turned my home into a test lab for Google’s new Gemini for Home AI and subjected my family to 72 hours of surveillance as it watched, interpreted, and narrated our every move. My ...
CNET

Google Nest Cam Indoor Gen 3 Review: Gemini for Home is Here and I Like Its New Tricks

Nest's latest wired indoor camera adopts Gemini AI and a new compact design for a big leap in Nest technology.

Your Google speaker from 2016 can run Gemini for Home today

Early access for Gemini for Home is rolling out to US users, and it works on every Google speaker and display since 2016. Expect more natural voice control now, with broader locales planned in early ...
9to5Google

Gemini features in Google Home won’t just appear, here’s how to sign up for early access

Google Assistant is officially being shown the door, and Gemini is sneaking in through the back. As early access ...
9to5Google

Gemini for Home voice assistant starts rolling out in Early Access

Google is beginning to roll out the Gemini for Home voice assistant in the US to all Nest speakers and displays from the past ...
T3

Your Google Nest speaker and thermostat just got a fun Gemini colour upgrade

Google is rolling out firmware updates to its existing Nest speakers and thermostats. Nest Mini and Audio speakers now have new coloured lights, and the Nest Learning Thermostat has new illustrations ...
BGR

Are Old Google Home Speakers Still Supported? Here's What You Need To Know

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 ...

Google is rolling out an unexpected update for Nest Mini and Audio smart speakers – and it’s all thanks to Gemini

Along with its new AI-powered Nest doorbells and security cameras, Google is reviving its flagship smart speaker with a new model simply named the Google Home Speaker – dropping the Nest name. It’s ...
Android

Google Nest Speaker Lights Colors Get Gemini Upgrade

Google is updating the colors of the Nest Mini and Nest Audio speakers’ lights with new multicolor animations powered by Gemini AI. The update, available through the Preview Program, replaces the ...
BGR

Google's New Gemini Smart Speaker Shows Just How Crippled Apple's HomePod Is

Google has released its new smart home lineup, including the new Google Home Speaker, designed with improved Gemini capabilities. The company says it offers natural conversations with custom ...
ZDNet

Google's upcoming smart home speaker might actually make soundbars feel unnecessary

Google has just announced new Nest smart home devices. The new devices include a smart speaker with Gemini, Nest Doorbell, and Nest Cams. The company is also releasing multiple updates to its Google ...
MacRumors

Google Announces $100 Home Speaker With HomePod Mini-Like Design and Gemini AI

Google today announced the launch of a new Google Home Speaker, which has a more HomePod mini-like design than prior versions of the smart speaker. Priced at $100, the speaker has a squat, rounded ...