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Alexa+ and Google Home's AI didn't revolutionize anything in 2025, but Home Assistant did

A free and open-source platform beat two giants when it comes to smart homes in 2025.

Here's how Google Home gets the data for its weather forecast

For Google Home, WeatherNext 2 provides hourly and daily forecasts, along with MetNet and other models, according to Google.
9to5google

Gemini features in Google Home won’t just appear, here’s how to sign up for early access

Google’s previous digital assistant wasn’t the sharpest algorithm in the smart speaker, but it got the job done. Where Google Gemini is supposed to shine is in contextual commands that wouldn’t ...
Forbes

Google Is Updating Home And Nest Devices With New Gemini Skills

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Janhoi McGregor (jan-eye) is a reporter who covers technology news. Gemini for Home AI upgrade on a Nest Hub Max display. Get ...
Wired

Gemini Arrives in Google Home With New Nest Cameras and a Smart Speaker

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 ...