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Google has rolled out a revamped Home app featuring a three‑tab layout and an Ask Home bar for natural‑language queries. The update introduces Gemini‑driven AI capabilities, including intelligent alerts, AI‑generated event descriptions, and a conversational interface. Subscription tiers remain priced the same as previous Nest plans: a $10 Standard tier offers 30‑day video history and basic Gemini automation, while a $20 Advanced tier adds Ask Home, AI notifications, AI event descriptions, a Home Brief, 60‑day video history, and 10‑day 24/7 video playback. Free users receive doubled saved video history, from three to six hours, and a streamlined quick‑search experience. Read more

Google is rolling out Gemini for Home, the new AI‑driven platform that will replace Google Assistant on its smart home devices. Gemini lets users speak more naturally, string multiple requests together, and interact with cameras using contextual language. New features such as AI‑powered notifications, Ask Home, and Home Brief aim to make smart‑home management easier. The service requires a $10‑per‑month Google Home Premium subscription, which also adds 30 days of cloud video storage. Early access is available in the Google Home app, with rollout slated for the month of October. Read more

Peloton has introduced a new Cross Training Series that redesigns its Bike, Bike+, Tread, Tread+ and Row models with a standard swiveling screen, upgraded Sonos speakers and a built‑in movement‑tracking camera for AI‑powered coaching. The premium "Plus" line now offers real‑time form feedback, rep counting and personalized workout recommendations. Alongside the hardware upgrades, Peloton has increased the price of its equipment and monthly membership fees. The changes aim to expand the brand’s appeal beyond cycling and running to strength training and total‑wellbeing workouts. Read more

Opera has introduced Neon, a subscription‑based AI browser priced at $19.90 per month, targeting users who rely heavily on artificial intelligence. The service combines traditional web browsing with agentic AI capabilities that can execute tasks, generate code, and deliver outcomes directly within the browser. Key features include Tasks for AI‑driven workspaces, Cards for reusable prompts, and Neon Do for automated web navigation. Opera hopes the premium offering will attract users away from free alternatives, and the browser is currently available to a limited group with a waitlist for additional spots. Read more

Garmin has introduced Connect+, a subscription tier for its Connect app that adds AI‑driven insights, live activity mirroring, enhanced coaching, and extra safety features. Users can test the service with a free month before committing to a monthly or annual fee. While features like Live Activities receive praise for real‑time metric display, other additions such as Active Intelligence and expanded badge tracking feel experimental or redundant compared to free alternatives. The review concludes that most users can live without Connect+, especially if they already own Garmin hardware and rely on existing free features. Read more

A range of popular AI chatbots now offer paid subscription tiers that unlock faster models, higher usage limits, and additional features. OpenAI's ChatGPT provides Plus and Pro plans, while Google’s Gemini offers AI Pro and AI Ultra options. Microsoft’s Copilot, Perplexity, Anthropic’s Claude, and xAI’s Grok each have their own tiered offerings, varying in price and benefits such as increased token limits, priority access, and integrated cloud storage. Understanding these tiers helps users choose the right plan based on their needs and budget. Read more

Envato announced that all paid plans will provide unlimited AI video generations through its Elvato service until September 30. The lowest‑priced tier, at $16.50 per month (or £12.50), now includes unrestricted access to Veo 3 and Kling models, as well as other video‑gen engines. A free account still allows five videos per month. Generated videos carry a lifetime commercial license, and speech‑enabled videos automatically use Google Veo 3. Envato’s CMO Noelle Kim framed the change as a move to remove barriers for creators. Read more

Recent Reddit leaks have uncovered details about Google’s upcoming Nest Doorbell, branded as the Nest Doorbell 2K. The device promises upgraded video resolution up to 2K HDR, a wider 166‑degree diagonal field of view, and retains familiar features such as two‑way audio, night vision, and weather resistance. Most notably includes integration with Google’s Gemini AI, which will be offered through a separate subscription. The leaks suggest the hardware could be announced at Google’s anticipated event on October 1, alongside other Nest products. Read more

Snap Inc. has introduced Imagine Lens, a new generative‑AI feature built directly into the Snapchat camera. Unlike previous AI Lenses that offer fixed effects, Imagine Lens lets users type any prompt and receive a customized image that can be saved or shared. The tool is currently limited to Snapchat+ Platinum and Lens+ subscribers on iOS. By blending real‑time AR with open‑prompt AI, Snap aims to keep pace with rivals such as TikTok, Meta, and Google while offering a premium experience for paying users. Read more

DuckDuckGo is reshaping its Privacy Pro subscription—now simply called the DuckDuckGo subscription—to grant members access to the newest AI chatbots from OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta. The price stays at $10 per month or $100 annually, and the offering still includes the company’s VPN, personal information removal and identity protection services. Conversations remain anonymized and are not used for training future models. A free base version of Duck.ai continues unchanged, and users can hide AI features if they prefer. Read more

Google announced that it will reveal additional information about its Gemini for Home platform on October 1, including new Nest hardware. The teaser suggests a fresh Nest camera and possibly a speaker, while confirming that Gemini will replace Google Assistant with natural‑language capabilities and both free and subscription tiers. Nest Aware subscribers who pay $10 per month are slated to receive early access to Gemini within Google Home. Read more