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.

Google’s new Home Speaker focuses on Gemini-powered AI and smart home control, while the older Nest Audio still delivers ...

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 ...

The next generation of Google’s smart home era has arrived, with the Google Home Speaker having set the stage.

First there was the Google Home. Then, the Google Home Mini and Home Max. For 2018 it’s the Google Home Hub. Unlike its predecessors, the Home Hub is the first product in the smart home line to offer ...

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 ...

Google Home Speaker vs. Amazon Echo Dot Max: I compared the $99 smart hubs by the specs ...

Google’s first new smart speaker in six years is here and once again leads its competitors—now with paywalled features.

The new Google Home Speaker with Gemini is smart and capable, but it fails to stand out much from similar rivals.

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 ...

Trading all of your home tech and appliances in for smart home gear is supposed to make your life easier, automating tasks and making it possible for you to control everything with your phone. But ...