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Gemini Replaces Google Assistant on Home Devices in Global Rollout

November 4, 2025 by Mintu

After months of speculation and leaks, Google has begun the global rollout of Gemini, its next-generation conversational AI, to Google Home and Nest smart devices. This marks a major milestone in Google’s journey to integrate its most advanced AI model into everyday products. Gemini is not merely a replacement for Google Assistant; it’s the beginning of a new era where AI-powered conversations, reasoning, and contextual awareness reshape how we interact with our connected homes. This transition represents a dramatic shift in Google’s product philosophy. While Google Assistant excelled at performing commands — “turn off the lights,” “set a timer,” “play … Read more

Google Discontinues Nest Protect Smoke Alarm and Nest x Yale Lock

March 31, 2025 by Mintu

Google is stepping back from smart home hardware once again, marking a significant shift in its product strategy. The company has officially discontinued two of its well-known Nest products: the Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detector and the Nest x Yale smart lock. These devices, once part of Google’s broader smart home ecosystem, will no longer be manufactured. This decision follows Google’s previous discontinuation of the Nest Secure security system and the overall slowdown in new smart home product launches. While Nest-branded cameras, doorbells, and smart displays have remained stagnant, Google continues to focus its attention elsewhere, particularly on … Read more