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Google Announces $100 Home Speaker With HomePod Mini-Like Design and Gemini AI

www.macrumors.com

Google today announced the launch of a new Google Home Speaker, which has a more HomePod mini-like design than prior versions of the smart speaker.

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Every Google Nest product that launched with Gemini today (and a new home speaker)

www.zdnet.com

A new Nest Doorbell and Nest Cams are joining the Google Home lineup, along with a major upgrade with generative AI.

T-Mobile expands its Starlink satellite service to support apps such as WhatsApp, Google Maps, and X, after launching it in July with basic features like SMS (Harshita Mary Varghese/Reuters)

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T-Mobile expands its Starlink satellite service to support apps such as WhatsApp, Google Maps, and X, after launching it in July with basic features like SMS — T-Mobile (TMUS.O) said on Wednesday its satellite-to-cell network now supports…

Google Partners With Sesame Street on Digital Literacy Training for Kids

The new program will see Sesame Street characters share important online safety messages.

OpenAI wants to build a social-media business. Can its Sora app take on Meta and Google?

www.marketwatch.com

OpenAI likely needs ads to bridge the gap between its revenue and spending plans. But its AI-video generator app Sora faces heavy competition from Facebook, TikTok and more.

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Google Maps Will Make Street View Exploration Even Easier With A New Aerial Button

www.bgr.com

If you want to get a good look at a destination before you visit in person, a new Aerial View button in the works for Google Maps could be just the ticket.

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Google cuts more than 100 design-related roles in cloud unit

www.cnbc.com

The latest layoffs come as Google accelerates cuts to focus spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Google Home Speaker arrives with Gemini for Home, but it requires a subscription to get the best features

After a five year hiatus, Google has announced a new smart speaker. The Google Home Speaker launches with Gemini for Home built-in, and it can stream audio, answer questions, and control your smart home. However, a Google Home Premium…

T-Mobile’s satellite internet now powers Google Maps among these apps

9to5google.com

T-Mobile’s “T-Satellite” service is now making it possible to do more than just call or text. The recent rollout upgrades internet access so users can access a variety of apps on their Android device, wherever they are.

Google Search AI Mode just got way more visual

New Home devices and Gemini integration weren’t the only news Google had to share this week. It may have flown under the radar, but Google Search’s AI Mode is getting a major update. That update is introducing visual results to the AI…

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Google Adds AI-Powered Ransomware Protection and Recovery to Drive for Desktop

This new ransomware detection is available in beta in Google Drive for desktop on Windows or macOS, with a general release expected by the end of the year.

Walmart and Google just launched a surprisingly capable security camera for under $25

Walmart, in collaboration with Google, has launched the Onn Video Doorbell Wired, a budget-friendly smart home device priced under $50. It delivers HDR video, two-way audio, night vision, and three hours of free event history, while…

Google Maps for Android shrinks FABs, updates location button

9to5google.com

Google Maps has updated two key buttons for location and directions that people interact with constantly throughout the day.

How to use Google’s Gemini to research coins before you invest

cointelegraph.com

Google’s Gemini AI can help organize research, compare tokenomics and cut through noise. Here’s a workflow to analyze coins before you invest responsibly.

I used the new Google Home Speaker. Here’s why you should save your money

With Gemini and Gemini Live coming to older speakers, it feels like the Google Home Speaker lacks a clear hook of its own.

Upcoming potential Google Maps update introduces Aerial button to Street View

mashable.com

Google Maps on Android may be adding an Aerial button to quickly switch between Street View and Satellite View.

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Google reveals new Gemini-powered smart home devices

mashable.com

Google Nest lineup adds cameras, a new doorbell, and $99 home speaker coming in 2026.

Google Drops New Smart Home Hardware With Gemini Running The Show

www.forbes.com

The new Google Nest hardware is finally official after weeks of leaks and speculation.