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Google previewed its next flagship smart home device, an AI‑powered Google Home speaker built around the Gemini AI assistant. Priced at $99 and available in four colors, the speaker will launch in spring 2026 across major markets. Google emphasized a deliberate delay to ensure Gemini works smoothly on existing devices, offering Early Access for current users to test and provide feedback. The new hardware features a Gemini‑optimized processor, advanced noise‑handling, a visual light ring for Gemini Live status, 360‑degree audio, speaker‑group integration, and eco‑friendly 3D‑knitted fabric. Gemini Live will require a Google Home Premium subscription. Ler mais

Google announced a refreshed Nest lineup that includes new indoor and outdoor cameras and a doorbell, all equipped with 2K HDR video and wider fields of view. The devices showcase Gemini, Google’s multimodal AI, to deliver smarter notifications, a Home Brief summary, and voice‑driven automations. Packaging is plastic‑free, new color options are offered, and the products are available in multiple markets. A lower‑cost onn series, sold through Walmart, expands the range, while the Nest Aware subscription is rebranded as Google Home Premium and integrated into the Home app. Ler mais

Google is upgrading its smart‑home ecosystem by integrating the Gemini large‑language‑model chatbot into existing Google Home and Nest devices. The move replaces Google Assistant with Gemini, offering more natural conversation, contextual understanding, and advanced automation. Alongside the AI upgrade, Google unveiled a redesigned Home app and a lineup of new Nest cameras and a Home speaker, all supporting higher‑resolution video and AI‑enhanced notifications. Some features are tied to the new Google Home Premium subscription tiers, and Walmart is joining as a partner for budget‑friendly Onn cameras and doorbells. Ler mais

Google is launching a new line of smart home hardware built around its Gemini AI, rebranding Nest under the Google Home umbrella. The rollout includes updated indoor and outdoor security cameras, a video doorbell, and a forthcoming smart speaker, all featuring higher‑resolution video and enhanced AI capabilities. Gemini for Home replaces Google Assistant as the voice interface, offering more natural conversation, detailed event captions, and advanced automation. The Google Home app receives a streamlined redesign with faster live views and simplified controls. A new subscription tier, Google Home Premium, bundles these features with tiered pricing. Ler mais

Google announced a global rollout of a redesigned Google Home app that integrates its new Gemini for Home AI. The overhaul places Gemini at the core of the smart‑home experience, replacing the traditional Google Assistant role and offering more conversational interactions. The app now serves as the single hub for Nest devices and introduces dedicated Home, Activity, and Automations tabs. A persistent "Ask Home" command center lets users issue natural‑language requests, such as searching camera footage or creating automations, though some features require a Google Home Premium subscription. Performance upgrades promise substantially faster loading, reduced crashes, and lower battery use. Ler mais

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. Ler mais

Google has rebranded its smart‑home subscription service as Google Home Premium, offering two tiers that mirror the former Nest Aware pricing. The Standard plan provides 30‑day video history and basic Gemini AI features, while the Advanced plan adds 60‑day history, 10‑day 24/7 video archives, and enhanced Gemini Live alerts. New hardware, including a second‑generation Nest Cam Outdoor, launches alongside the subscription revamp. Users gain intelligent alerts, sound detection, automations, emergency calling, and AI‑driven search and summary tools, positioning Google Home Premium as a comprehensive, AI‑enhanced smart‑home solution. Ler mais

Recent code analysis of the Google Home app has uncovered references to a "Google Home Speaker" and a "360 audio" feature, suggesting a possible shift away from the Nest brand for future smart speakers. The same investigation revealed mentions of "Google Home Premium" and "Google Home Premium Advanced" plans, likely rebranded versions of Nest Aware services, with the lower‑tier option potentially bundled into Google One subscriptions. Google One pricing starts at $1.99 per month, offering expanded cloud storage, AI tools, and other perks. These findings indicate Google may be consolidating its smart‑home ecosystem under a unified brand while enhancing subscription offerings. Ler mais