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After the failed launch of the Google Home Speaker, here's what needs to happen for the company to be taken seriously in the smart home space
19+ hour, 20+ min ago (750+ words) There was a point where Google could, seemingly, do no wrong. It did surprising things, and it would often launch products carefully. Take the launch of Gmail, which came into existence as a beta product on April 1, 2004. It remained a…...
I upgraded to the new Google Home Speaker for the AI, but I'm keeping it for the sound
18+ hour, 15+ min ago (864+ words) Lovely design and construction Speaker quality is downright impressive Can be used as TV surround sound speakers Gemini actually works (unlike Assistant) Doubles as a Thread border router Deep integration into the Google Home ecosystem USB-C cable is hard-wired Google…...
Zemi Smart Rolls Out Budget Smart Home Gadgets For Old
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (485+ words) Chinese smart home maker Zemi Smart launched two new infrared control devices on July 3, 2026 " a battery-powered Zigbee IR blaster and a dedicated Matter Wi-Fi AC controller " each priced at $34. 95, giving households with legacy air conditioners, televisions, and fans a straightforward…...
LG's New Smart Speaker can Turn your Songs into Karaoke Tracks
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (249+ words) Phandroid These days, Bluetooth speakers have pretty much come a long way in terms of functionality, going beyond their "traditional" role as personal entertainment accessories. Take for example the new LG xboom Stage 501, a portable speaker that can convert any…...
Unboxing the brand new Gemini-powered Google Home Speaker [VIDEO]
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I waited six years for the Google Home Speaker " and it wasn't worth it
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (1043+ words) For the first time in almost six years, we finally have a new Google-made smart speaker. As someone who uses Google Home and has long preferred Google Assistant (and now Gemini) over Alexa, I'm thrilled. I've been impatiently waiting for…...
Google Home Speaker's response times have gotten so sluggish, users report
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (279+ words) Pixel users aren't receiving calls, but the issue might be Google's phone app Android 17 is off to a rough start with new Pixel touchscreen complaints Forget the Google Home Speaker " Amazon's Echo Studio sounds better and is $45 OFF Other reports…...
There seems to be an ongoing issue with Google Home speakers
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (336+ words) The Ambient is supported by its audience. If you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission. Learn More Google Home speakers are experiencing widespread delays and outages, with numerous owners reporting sluggish or entirely unresponsive devices…...
Full changelog for Home Assistant 2026. 7
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (1108+ words) Home Assistant These are all the changes included in the Home Assistant 2026. 7 release. For a summary in a more readable format Release notes blog for this release....
Google Store ends sales of classic Nest smart lock
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (359+ words) Ryan started his career in the field of science, bouncing from lab to lab measuring chemicals, writing reports, and so on. After deciding to pursue his interest in covering video games and technology, he traded in his lab coat for…...