Google Nest Audio

After being spotted by some earlier this month, Google has detailed how Gemini “AI-powered answers” in Google Assistant works on the Nest Mini and Audio, and how to test it.
Expand Expanding CloseFor more than a year now, Google has made it clear that this is the company’s “Gemini era.” With what seems to be a Nest hardware renaissance on the horizon, where does Google’s smart home fit into the Gemini era?
Expand Expanding CloseThings are really heating up for Google’s 2024 hardware releases, and the hits keep coming. In the latest update to the Google Home app, our team has found evidence of a new Nest Audio speaker and, surprisingly, a new Nest Hub Max.
Expand Expanding CloseAnnounced alongside the Pixel 5 in September of 2020, the Nest Audio’s colorful options are currently sold out at various US retailers.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is working on upgrading its Nest Audio smart speaker to run on the company’s own Fuchsia operating system.
Expand Expanding CloseWe’re just over a month away from Black Friday, but the US Google Store currently has a few deals that are approaching that level. The Nest Audio is currently $49.99, while you can get Pixel Buds Pro for $149 and a $299 Pixel 6a.
Expand Expanding CloseAfter upgrading most of the Nest Hub series, it seems Google’s Fuchsia team is looking to move on to supporting Google Assistant speakers like the Nest Audio and what looks to be a new speaker for 2023.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV has been on the market for almost two years at this point but has seen only a few major features added in that time. Now, just days after we reported on free live TV channels coming to Google TV, a new report reveals Google’s plans to bring Nest Audio support and integration with Fitbit and Wear OS to the platform.
Expand Expanding CloseOne of the core features that was confirmed to be in the works for the Chromecast with Google TV, the ability to use Nest Audio as a speaker, has still not been launched.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is sending out a promo email to select users of older Google Home and Nest speakers to offer a discount of $25 USD on Nest Audio. The email, which went out this morning, encourages an “upgrade to Nest Audio” for better sound quality and marks down the original $99.99 price to $74.99.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Nest Audio was unveiled at last year’s Launch Night In livestream and was immediately discounted when buying a 2-pack. The Google Store is now taking $20 off individual purchases.
Expand Expanding CloseTo show off the quality of its new Nest Audio speaker that we reviewed in October, Google has just released a collection of exclusive acoustic recordings, “Nest Audio Sessions,” from popular artists on YouTube Music.
Expand Expanding CloseEarlier this month, unused marketing hinted at Google’s latest smart speaker becoming a “home theater sound system” for its Google TV streaming dongle. Google has now confirmed it is working on Nest Audio and Chromecast integration.
Expand Expanding CloseWhile Google’s latest smart speaker is priced affordably, it’s positioned to compete at a higher tier. With that comes the expectation of more features to offer a differentiation, and the Nest Audio might get the ability to be used as a “home theater sound system” for content playing on the Chromecast with Google TV.
Expand Expanding CloseFor a few years now, Google has maintained three sizes of smart speakers: small, large, and just right. With the new Nest Audio speaker, Google has taken “just right” to a whole new level.
Expand Expanding CloseOver the past four years, Google has expanded its smart speaker lineup quite a bit. This week, the new Nest Audio is hitting doorsteps, but where does it fall in the lineup? Here’s how Nest Audio compares to Home Max, Nest Mini, Google Home, and everything else.
Expand Expanding CloseSeveral years after the original Google Home debuted, its replacement has hit the market with the Nest Audio. Reviews are raving on this $99 speaker, so here’s where to buy Google Nest Audio.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle has been putting out smart home speakers for a few years now, but up until earlier this year the original Google Home was still the most well-rounded option out there. That changes today, as Google Nest Audio goes on sale — here’s what the reviews are saying.
Expand Expanding CloseUnlike previous years’ Made by Google launch events, the Mountain View tech giant treated us to the very first “Launch Night In” — a livestream announcement of all of their latest and greatest hardware. There was a lot to talk about so we’ve decided to recap all of the Launch Night In additions to help streamline your thought process.
Expand Expanding CloseDuring Launch Night In, Google unveiled Nest Audio, a major revamp of the original Google Home speaker, and it’s available on October 5 for $99.
Expand Expanding CloseAfter a day of Chromecast with Google TV leaks, the Nest Audio is getting its own unboxing. This is a more straightforward hands-on, but did reveal the presence of touch controls.
Expand Expanding CloseLast night, retail packaging for the Chromecast with Google TV and Nest Audio leaked, with the latter actually appearing on a store shelf. A leak of the entire “Launch Night In” lineup this morning shows the green Pixel 5 and Google TV UI.
Expand Expanding CloseLast week, we learned the name of Google’s upcoming smart speaker, while official renders also emerged. With seven days to go until the official announcement, the Nest Audio has been spotted on store shelves as well as the packaging for Chromecast with Google TV.
Expand Expanding CloseBack in June, we exclusively reported on a new Nest speaker. Images of that device were inadvertently revealed by a Japanese regulatory agency and Google later confirmed the design. It’s set to be officially announced at the end of this month under a possible “Nest Audio” brand. A leak today (via WinFuture) shows off official product images of the Nest Audio.
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