Here's how the new Google Home Speaker has fared against the likes of my Apple HomePod Mini and Echo Dot Max so far.

Measuring 3.44 inches tall, 4.2 inches in diameter, and weighing just 0.9 pounds, the new Google Home Speaker is compact enough to blend into almost any space while still feeling more premium than ...

Impressive sound for its small form. Sounds a little more human than competitors. Color options are fun. Gemini is helpful and smart. Some assistant features are hidden behind paywalls. Works best if ...

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 ...

With the Gemini for Home voice assistant, Google has updated the LED lights on the Home Mini, Nest Mini, and Nest Audio. With the Gemini upgrade, there are no changes to the behavior of the LED lights ...

Google has, in quite literal terms, turned into an AI company. But ironically enough, it has evidently and consistently drifted away from that one product category meant to make AI omnipresent: smart ...

Over the past year, we've seen a number of improvements arrive to Google Home, with the most notable being the integration of Gemini, which has provided a huge boost to the overall experience. While ...

Ahead of Gemini for Home early access coming at the end of October, Google is rolling out a firmware update that brings new light colors to the Nest Audio and Mini. Upon hearing “Hey Google,” the Nest ...