Google Home app gets much-needed overhaul ready for new smart thermostat By Cat Ellis published 12 August 24 Controlling your smart thermostat is about to get a lot more straightforward thanks to the simplified mobile app.
Google teases mysterious Nest smart speaker – and it looks like a HomePod Mini crossed with an Echo Dot By Hamish Hector published 21 August 25 While much of the focus at Made by Google was on the new Pixel lineup, we did catch a quick glimpse at what could be a forthcoming next-gen Nest smart speaker with Gemini onboard.
My Google One subscription is losing two big features – and it’s another sign I should quit Google products forever By Mark Wilson published 7 October 25 Google One subscribers in the UK are losing two big features soon – and it's making many question whether to leave Google's smart home for good.
Google Gemini's new model is the brainstorming AI partner you've been looking for By Eric Hal Schwartz published 5 February 25 Google Gemini adds smart home controls.
Google has leaked its next lineup of Nest Cams and Doorbells with Gemini, and they’re already appearing in stores By Rowan Davies published 8 September 25 The Nest Cam Outdoor, Nest Cam Indoor, and Nest Doorbell were all spotted at a Home Depot store - but the new Nest smart speaker is no where to be found.
Controlling Google smart-home devices from your iPhone is about to get much easier By Cat Ellis published 3 October 24 The Google Home app for iOS is getting a big upgrade to make favorites easier to access.
The Xgimi MoGo 3 Pro is like a Samsung Freestyle projector for much cheaper By Carrie Marshall published 6 September 24 Small, stylish and cheaper than the competition.
Google is slowly phasing out its Assistant helper to make room for Gemini's reign in smartphones - here’s how it’s doing the same for smart home devices By Rowan Davies published 17 March 25 Google has announced that Gemini will replace Google Assistant, but not just for smartphones. This is how Google has started its Gemini roll out to smart speakers.
New Google Nest smart thermostat leaks in TikTok unboxing video – and it's had a serious makeover By Cat Ellis published 1 August 24 The Google Nest Learning Thermometer (4th Gen) is slimmer than ever, with a barely-there stainless steel case.
A new Google Home feature reads out your daily Fitbit stats with Google Assistant – but it should’ve been here three years ago By Rowan Davies published 9 April 24 A new feature in the Google Home app can read out your Fitbit stats using Google Assistant. It could be useful, but is it three years too late?
The cheapest Google Home sales: the best Home Mini, Hub, and Max deals By Mackenzie Frazier published 4 September 24 We've rounded up the cheapest Google Home sales, including deals on the Google Home Mini, Hub, and Max speaker.
Philips' first Matter-compatible smart lock works with Apple HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Assistant seamlessly By Cat Ellis published 6 January 25 The company is also releasing a lock with palm-recognition and video.
Google Gemini explained: 7 things you need to know about the new Copilot and ChatGPT rival By Mark Wilson published 10 February 24 Google Gemini is a big, confusing reboot of the tech giant's AI tools. We've broken down what it all means for you.
Google promises more Nest devices are on the way – but two older products have now been discontinued By David Nield published 30 March 25 The Nest Protect and Nest x Yale Lock are no more, but Google says it is working on more hardware.
Android 15 lets you turn your phone into a handy smart-home dashboard – here’s how By Jamie Richards published 11 October 24 Google has added the Home Controls screensaver to the latest version of Android, giving you access to smart home tools without even unlocking your phone
Google I/O 2025 as it happened: AI Search, Veo, Flow, Gemini, Android XR, and all the big announcements By John-Anthony Disotto, Graham Barlow, Lance Ulanoff last updated 22 May 25 Google I/O 2025 live blog covering all the major announcements, including Android XR updates, new Gemini features, and more.
New Google Nest Audio and Nest Hub Max devices could be in the works By Roland Moore-Colyer published 24 April 24 Google could be working on new Nest Audio and Nest Hub Max devices, and there's potential for generative AI to be front and center.
The Google TV Streamer is getting Gemini's smarts – here's how you can check if your device is eligible By Rowan Davies, Rowan Davies published 11 November 25 The Gemini takeover is finally coming to the Google TV Streamer, and it's been a long time coming.
Google's Nest Cameras will now alert you if you left the garage door open By Cesar Cadenas published 27 July 24 On top of the new feature, Google's first-gen Nest Doorbell can finally be managed through the Home app via Public Preview.
The next-generation of Google TV is on the way with an improved Gemini that’ll make smarter and better By Jacob Krol, Amelia Schwanke published 6 January 25 A new Gemini Live Google Assistant for Google TVs will bring new smart features like improved voice prompts.
Jarvis AI is real – Google accidentally leaks its AI agent that browses the web for you By John-Anthony Disotto published 6 November 24 Google accidentally leaked Jarvis AI, the tool that will browse the web and purchase flights for you.
Google wants Gemini AI to be the star of every part of your life By Eric Hal Schwartz published 30 July 24 Google Gemini will launch extensions for every part of people's lives.
Google’s Jarvis AI could shop, book flights, and browse the web for you in Chrome By John-Anthony Disotto published 28 October 24 Google is working on an AI agent named Jarvis that will browse the web for you.
Gemini is coming to Google TV later this year, but you’ll have to wait a bit longer for Google TV Streamer to get the AI By Rowan Davies published 14 May 25 Google has given an update of the future of Gemini in devices with Google TV, but it still hasn't told us when it will support the Google TV Streamer.
Gemini is coming to Google TV – now your big screen can actually talk back By Eric Hal Schwartz published 23 September 25 Gemini AI arrives on Google TVs, turning them into conversational assistants.
Google is adding Gemini AI to Chrome's address bar, which may be a better idea than you think By Eric Hal Schwartz published 5 September 24 Google Gemini AI adds mobile file uploading and Chrome address bar access.
Nest isn’t dead – Google takes on Ring with new AI-powered video doorbell and security cameras By Cat Ellis published 1 October 25 Google's new doorbell and cameras boast 2K resolution and Gemini-powered smarts, but is that enough to keep pace with Ring?
Google Gemini AI looks like it’s coming to Android tablets and could coexist with Google Assistant (for now) By Kristina Terech published 27 March 24 Google is bringing Gemini AI to Android tablets, coworking with Google Assistant, offering users choice and enhanced capabilities in digital assistance.
Big Android feature drop adds some cool new Wear OS and smart home tricks By David Nield published 2 December 23 More AI, more options for Google Assistant, and more control over your smart home devices.
Your Roku device is getting a free, high-definition upgrade for the holidays By James Davidson published 12 December 24 The Roku City home screen is getting an upgrade from 720p to full HD 1080p resolution.