Google Is Quietly Rolling Out a Major Firmware Upgrade for Legacy Smart Speakers
Years after their initial release, older Google Home and Nest audio devices are receiving a fresh firmware update to improve stability and performance.
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Google Cuts Pro Model Access for Mid-Tier Gemini Subscribers
Google is notifying Gemini Advanced subscribers that their plans will soon restrict access to flagship AI models, limiting mid-tier users exclusively to Flash variants.
Google Home Pushes Major Update With Smarter Controls and Gemini Fixes
Google is rolling out a fresh update for the Google Home app, bringing streamlined device reordering, redesigned third-party controls, and critical Gemini command fixes.
Google Merges Spark Personal Agent Into Main Gemini App
Google is overhauling the Gemini mobile experience by folding its Spark personal agent directly into the primary chat application alongside a refreshed navigation system.
How to Automate Everyday Workflows Using Google Gemini Spark
Google's agentic personal assistant, Gemini Spark, can handle background tasks and streamline your digital to-do list across Workspace apps.
Google Finally Delivers First Chromecast with Google TV Update in Nearly a Year
Google is rolling out its first software update of 2026 for the 4K Chromecast with Google TV, breaking an eleven-month silent streak.
Googlebook Overhauls Android Sync With Long-Awaited Samsung Support
Google is addressing early ecosystem friction for Googlebook by deploying critical cross-device sync features and expanding compatibility to Samsung hardware.
Google Wallet Android ID support expands across the US
Android users in select states can now add their official driver's licenses and state IDs directly to Google Wallet for everyday verification.
Google updates free Gemini app with automatic models and custom thinking controls
Google is overhauling the free Gemini experience by introducing automatic model switching and granular control over reasoning depth.
A Decade of Google Pixel: Ranking Every Phone From Worst to Best
Celebrating ten years of Google hardware, the Pixelated podcast team ranks every single Pixel smartphone ever released while making a major transition into video broadcasting.
