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HomePod Mini 2 First Look: Three Things I Love and One Disappointmentβ8
The HomePod Mini 2 is faster, quieter, and stunning in green, but its upgraded Mac speaker feature didn't work in our testing. Here's our first look.
Apple's HomePod Mini 2 Now Available for Preorderβ8
Apple's HomePod Mini 2 is now available for preorder, featuring an upgraded chip, enhanced Siri AI, and deeper integration with Apple devices and smart home.
OpenAI's New AI Smart Speaker Reportedly Priced Between $300 and $400β8
OpenAI's AI smart speaker, priced at $300-$400, features a donut-shaped premium design with moving parts, launching in 2027 amid Apple lawsuit.
OpenAI's AI-Powered Smart Speaker to Retail Between $300β$400β8
OpenAI plans to launch its first AI-powered smart speaker, priced between $300 and $400, featuring a premium donut-shaped design and ChatGPT integration, target...
Jony Ive's First OpenAI Device Surfaces as a Hockey Puck-Sizedβ8
Jony Ive's OpenAI smart speaker, a hockey puck-sized device, blends minimalist design with AI, targeting a 2026 launch at over $300.
Google Built a Great Smart Speaker, But Gemini Isnβt Ready for Itβ8
Googleβs 2026 smart speaker offers excellent hardware, but its Gemini AI assistant underperforms with basic tasks, smart home control, and conversational depth.
Google Bets on Gemini to Reinvent the Smart Home Speakerβ8
Google reinvents the smart speaker with Gemini, enabling natural conversations, multi-step commands, and corrections. The $99.99 Google Home Speaker launches in...
The Gemini-Powered Google Home Speaker Is Finally Hereβ8
After a six-year wait, Google unveils its Gemini-powered smart speaker with advanced AI, natural conversations, and smart home control for $299.