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Following new announcements this week, the future of Google Home is brighter than ever, and that’s exciting. This issue of 9to5Google Weekender is a part of 9to5Google’s rebooted newsletter that ...

As part of the March 2, 2026, update to Google Home, Google has improved Gemini’s ability to understand room-specific context, reduced premature voice cut-offs, and added “Live Search” for Premium ...

Google admits that its Google Home app for managing smart home devices has not offered the best experience, and it now aims to change that. On Wednesday, alongside new Nest devices and an upcoming ...

In addition to all the Android announcements, Google Home previewed a number of upcoming updates and features today. The Google Home web app will “soon” get more controls: “Adjust your lights, set the ...

Google has spent much of this year porting its Gemini chatbot to other platforms outside of Android. It arrived on Wear OS smartwatches this summer; it's coming to Android Auto this fall; but now it's ...

Google Home automations can quietly take a lot of friction out of your day. From turning lights on at the right time to adjusting the temperature when you’re about to reach home, automations are one ...

We’re constantly monitoring the Google Home Reddit community to track user experiences — from the features people love to the problems they encounter. But for most of this year, the subreddit has been ...