Google’s ‘live’ AI search assistant can handle conversations in dozens more languages

Gemini 3.1 Flash Live is powering faster and ‘more natural’ AI audio in Search Live. is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she ...
9to5google

Gemini colors come to Nest Audio testing ‘Google Assistant’ upgrade

Since December, Google has been testing a Gemini-powered upgrade for Assistant on some Nest speakers. The Nest Audio is now using the Gemini colors, which raises some interesting branding questions.
Android Authority

Time to check your old Assistant speaker — more third-party models are getting Gemini

Gemini for Home’s official list of supported devices only covers first-party Google Home and Nest hardware. Users are seeing Gemini replace Google Assistant on speaker and display models from Insignia ...
Android Police

When Google Assistant is phased out, what happens to our smart speakers?

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...