Here's how the new Google Home Speaker has fared against the likes of my Apple HomePod Mini and Echo Dot Max so far.

A rogue Google Home update earlier this year partially broke support for some older Chromecast streamers and other devices, ...

Google has confirmed that it has ended production of the Nest Mini and Nest Audio, its 5+ year old smart speakers, as the Google Home speaker is now replacing both devices. The Nest Mini, launched in ...

In early October 2025, Google confirmed that the Gemini AI assistant would officially be replacing Google Assistant in its smart home products. This has already been happening with Pixel phones like ...

Measuring 3.44 inches tall, 4.2 inches in diameter, and weighing just 0.9 pounds, the new Google Home Speaker is compact enough to blend into almost any space while still feeling more premium than ...

Google is completely revamping its smart home ecosystem around Gemini, and a tiny orb will be the face of the overhaul. It’s the Google Home Speaker, a spherical and stylish speaker that’s made to fit ...

Google has finally fixed the annoying setup issue for the first-gen Chromecast, so your device isn't being bricked just yet.

Over the past year, we've seen a number of improvements arrive to Google Home, with the most notable being the integration of Gemini, which has provided a huge boost to the overall experience. While ...