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At I/O 2019 Google officially revealed the Nest Hub Max, an upgraded Google Assistant-powered smart home assistant with a 10-inch display. Further, the tech giant changed the standard Google Home ...

However, ending the story there doesn’t do the Max justice. Functionally, it’s just a big Nest Hub with a few small changes that improve the overall experience. Compared to my Nest Hub, I found the ...

Google SVP of Devices and Services Rick Osterloh announces the new Nest Hub Max during the keynote address at the 2019 Google I/O conference at Shoreline Amphitheatre on May 07, 2019 in Mountain ...

The Google Home app and Google Assistant on speakers are frustrating me and everyone who's using them. But we keep coming ...

As previewed last November, Google Home for Android is giving the media controller a Material 3 redesign. From the Favorites ...

We were fans of the Google Nest Hub Max when it first came out in 2019, giving it an 86 in our review for features like its high-quality display and sound. It initially only offered Google Duo ...

In a Reddit thread that started earlier this week, Google Home and Nest users were reporting and comparing issues that had ...

Timers on Google Nest Hub In addition to Alarms, Google Assistant can set timers on Google Nest Hub devices. Timer settings can be used for cooking and other household reminders. You can also set ...

Google Home for Android is bringing a significant update to the media controller, a Material 3 redesign, as indicated by the ...