The new Google Home Speaker looks great, but Gemini makes a stronger case for a new Nest Hub than ever before.

The oldest devices in my Google Home ecosystem are pushing a decade old, and Gemini made the hardware worth using again.

A common limitation of modern devices, especially smart home gadgets, is that many features require an internet connection. That makes sense because of the nature of the technology, but it can create ...

The 2026 Google Home Speaker offers impressive omni-directional sound and natural AI conversations, but the best features require a subscription.

This is important because: A smart display that pairs voice with visuals is suddenly looking like a perfect fit for what Gemini for Home wants to be. Why should I care? If your kitchen counter’s ...

Google's new $99 smart speaker isn't perfect, but it's the best way to use Gemini for Home.

Arriving six years after Google's last smart speaker, the new HomePod-style device was redesigned to play host to Gemini’s ...

While the Nest Hub feels like a forgotten product due to the existence of the Pixel Tablet, it’s a unique and popular product that remains the sensible choice for most people’s smart home systems – ...

It's all about Gemini voice control ...

Google’s Gemini-powered Home Speaker launches June 25 for $99.99, bringing Gemini for Home, Premium AI features, and ...

An ongoing issue in the Google Home app is repeatedly prompting some users to “Set up new Nest Cam features for Nest Hub Max,” despite not actually doing anything. If you’ve seen a pop-up in the ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...