The Google Nest Audio is those things, in addition to sounding far better than its surprisingly slim body has any right to sound. If yours is a Google Assistant-based household and you want to stop ...

Since December, Google has been testing a Gemini-powered upgrade for Assistant on some Nest speakers. The Nest Audio is now using the Gemini colors, which raises some interesting branding questions.

When you only have one smart speaker, the location feels pretty obvious. Whether you're sporting a Nest Hub Max or a Nest Audio, a singular device is most often placed in a living room or a kitchen.