Google is discontinuing production of its Nest Mini and Nest Audio smart speakers following the launch of a new Google Home speaker. Existing devices will remain supported.
Ahead of Prime Day, Amazon's Echo Max smart speaker is available for $64.99, a $35 discount. Praised for its sound quality, smart home hub capabilities, and advanced AI, it's considered Amazon's best all-around smart speaker.
Google launched the $99.99 Google Home Speaker, its first audio device built for Gemini AI. It supports natural language, multi-step requests, mid-sentence corrections, and two-way conversations. A $10/month subscription unlocks advanced features like Gemini Live and Nest camera summaries.
Google's first new smart home speaker in years, the Google Home Speaker, will launch on June 25 for $100. It features 360-degree sound, local AI processing for noise filtering, and integrates with Google TV and Nest speakers.
Google's new $100 Home Speaker, launching June 25, features the Gemini AI assistant, designed for more natural, conversational interactions. It offers enhanced understanding, multi-command processing, and integration with security cameras, with a premium subscription unlocking advanced features like Gemini Live.
Amazon's new Sleep Studio feature for Echo and Echo Kids devices aims to ease bedtime for children with stories, sounds, and meditations. Available with Amazon Kids Plus, it offers customizable schedules and automated routines, with content from partners like Headspace, Moshi, and Calm.
Sonos Era 100 smart speaker is on sale for $189, Google Nest Doorbell (wired) for $140, and a 2K Sports bundle for $25 on PC.
This guide compares the best smart speakers from Amazon (Echo Dot Max), Google (Nest Audio), and Apple (HomePod Mini), focusing on their ecosystems, features, and sound quality. It also reviews smart displays like the Google Nest Hub Max and Amazon Echo Show 11.
Last Thursday, in a staged home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, I sat on a couch that was a bit too low and a tad too deep in front of a small, beige-colored smart speaker sitting on the middle of a trio of arched midcentury storage cabinets. On either side of the smart […]
