This is a make-or-break year for Google’s smart home line-up
Google’s smart home line-up has been in limbo since 2024, when the company introduced the Google TV Streamer and Nest Learning Thermostat. But on paper, the ecosystem has been stalling…
Google may finally have a true Nest Hub successor in the works
Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR Code inside the Google Home app for iOS references a possible new device called “Google Home Display.” The branding is notable because Google has…
I just got Gemini on my Google Home speakers, and I’d like a refund
Ryan Haines / Android Authority Gemini for Google Home has been rolling out for many months, but I wasn’t lucky enough to get it because I live in France. Despite…
Nest Hub problems strike owners: Is your smart display broken?
TL;DR Owners of the first-gen Nest Hub report recent device failures, freezing up during the boot process. Attempts to factory reset the hardware have not been successful at restoring operation.…
Google is stripping away more Assistant features from Nest and Android devices
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is phasing out more Assistant features from its ecosystem. Notable removals include Family Bell announcements, Live Translations in Interpreter mode, and birthday reminder…
Google Nest Hub and Audio have gone suddenly dumb for me and many others
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s Nest Hub and Audio have stopped responding to basic commands for many users. The issue started a few days ago and is…
After 2 weeks reviewing the new iPad Mini (2024), I just want a Pixel Tablet Mini
The new iPad Mini is everything you want in an iPad minimized for a more portable single-handed tablet. Rita El Khoury / Android Authority I’m no stranger to iPads. I…
Pixel Tablet and Nest speakers now sound a little different after latest update
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google has rolled out an update to Nest Hub, Nest Audio, and Pixel Tablet. The update changes the confirmation tone when you activate…