By: Tech & Smart Home Desk Published: October 2023 / Updated for Technical Review Main Facts: What’s New for Vintage Nest Hardware? In a move that will surely delight budget-conscious consumers and environmental advocates alike, Google has announced a surprise software update campaign targeting some of its most iconic and legacy smart home hardware. Firmware […]
Google Rolls Out Major Firmware Overhaul for Legacy Nest Speakers: What You Need to Know
In a significant move to revitalize its aging smart speaker ecosystem, Google has begun distributing a substantial firmware update—version 3.79.550760—to its core lineup of Google Home and Nest-branded devices. This update, currently making its way through the company’s "Preview Program," targets long-standing hardware that remains a staple in millions of smart homes worldwide. While Google […]
New Google Home speaker incoming? The Nest Mini and Nest Audio are suddenly hard to find
(Image credit: Future) What you need to know It looks like it might finally be time for some new smart speakers, as Google’s upcoming Home speaker with Gemini appears to be getting closer to launch. Alongside the Pixel 10 series launch last year, Google briefly teased a new Home smart speaker. The company hasn’t refreshed […]