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The Google Nest Mini and Nest Audio smart speakers
Google releases new firmware update for older Nest speakers

By Rowan Davies Published

A handful of older speakers are getting audio streaming upgrades, as well as fixes for smart-home controls and connectivity.

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HomePod mini 2 in multiple colors
The HomePod mini 2 is here, but while the upgrades are subtle, the price hike isn’t

By Jacob Krol Published

The HomePod mini 2 adds colorful new lighting effects and a faster chip; but with a familiar design, and its biggest Siri upgrade still to come, it’s a modest refresh.

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Nest doorbell and Google Home speaker
Google Home rolls out new updates for voice commands and app features

By Rowan Davies Published

Google Home's new round of updates also includes Automations fixes and video footage viewing upgrades.

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Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple Homepod smart speakers
The best smart speaker: for Google, Alexa and Siri

By Cat Ellis Last updated

Updated Whatever smart home ecosystem you use, our experts have picked the best smart speaker for you.

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Montage of three Amazon Echo speakers
The best Alexa speakers 2026: smart speakers for every room and budget

By Cat Ellis Last updated

Updated From Amazon to Sonos, these are the best smart speakers to bring the AI-powered Alexa into your smart home.

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Apple teased a 'personal hub' at its event, but didn't launch a HomePod mini 2, and I'm mad

By Becky Scarrott Published

A 'hub' but no HomePod mini 2, Apple? That just doesn't seem right… 

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The Google Home Mini speaker on a coffee table and the Next Hub on a bedside table
Google rolls out Gemini Live to older smart speakers and displays

By Rowan Davies Published

Older Google smart home devices are getting Gemini Live, but you'll need a Google Home Premium subscription for the full experience.

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The Google TV Streamer interface next to the Google Home Speaker
Google Home Speakers now support wireless pairing with Google TV Streamer

By Rowan Davies Published

The Google Home Speaker finally supports wireless connectivity to the Google TV Streamer, and it also comes with Dolby Atmos support.

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Google Home Speaker
Google is working on fix for Home Speaker voice assistant delays

By Rowan Davies Published

The new Google Home Speaker is already facing its share of early issues, but the company says a fix is on the way.

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Amazon Echo on a table
Don't panic, but one family seems to have a haunted Amazon Echo speaker

By David Nield Published

The new and improved Alexa+ seems to have got a bit too expressive in a counting task.

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