Google, Nest and Gemini

Google starts testing a new Gemini-powered Assistant voice on Nest speakers
User reports suggest that Google Assistant on Nest speakers is responding to some queries with a new, more natural-sounding voice.
Google begins testing Gemini voice assistant on Nest devices
Google has started testing a new advanced voice feature for its Nest devices, showcasing the potential of the Gemini language model. This upgrade promises richer conversational abilities and more natural-sounding responses.
Google smart speakers are starting to sound like Gemini
A few Google Home users are hearing a new voice coming from their Nest smart speakers, and it sure sounds like the new Gemini-enhanced Google Assistant.
I will never forgive Google for removing support for this Assistant voice command
In 2023, Google removed support for a voice command that I used nearly every day. I thought I'd be over it by now, but I'm not.
Google Nest smart speakers are starting to get this Gemini-powered upgrade
It appears Google is still experimenting with the new voices and has not rolled them out fully for Nest devices. Apart from a more natural conversation flow, the new Gemini-powered voice on Nest speakers and displays should understand you better. It will also enable you to ask follow-up questions without providing context.
Gemini-powered Google Assistant is starting to answer some commands with new voice
Google said it would be using Gemini models to improve Assistant on smart speakers and displays with a new voice
Google Assistant’s Gemini upgrade is arriving and using a new voice
Remember back in August when Google teased that it was bringing the power of Gemini to Assistant? Well, it looks like the wait is finally over; at least for some users. Reports are coming in of interesting changes to how Google Assistant sounds and responds on smart speakers and displays.
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