Subj : New Google Nest Audio and Nest Hub Max devices could be in the wo
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Wed Apr 24 2024 16:30:05

New Google Nest Audio and Nest Hub Max devices could be in the works

Date:
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:21:28 +0000

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Google could be working on new Nest Audio and Nest Hub Max devices, and 
there's potential for generative AI to be front and center.

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Its been a while, but we could soon see a new Nest Audio speaker and a Google 
Nest Hub Max , potentially around Google I/O , which takes place on 14 May. 

Evidence for this comes from a deep-dive into the latest version of the 
Google Home app by 9to5Google . It uncovered mentions of a "Nest Hub Max" 
sitting alongside reference to the current Nest Hub Max, along with a mention 
of "Nest Audio" that bears the same name as the 2020 Google Nest Audio smart 
speaker. 

Given these speakers are a good few years old, its not surprising that Google 
may be eyeing them up for a refresh. Although capable, we've seen a slew of 
newer audio devices creating increased competition  Google will need to bring 
something fresh to the table in order to ensure it retains its spot on on our 
best smart speakers list. 

And theres the kicker. There isn't exactly a deluge of rumors suggesting what 
the next-gen Nest speakers and hubs could come with in terms of features and 
upgrades. As 9to5Google points out, ultra-wideband (UWB) connectivity would 
seem like one obvious addition to aid in the 'handoff' of audio from one 
device to another. And we'd bet on there being improved audio features and 
streaming options, too. 

However, with Google going big on generative AI  as seen with the Google 
Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro  its likely that some of these smart features will 
come to new Nest hardware. Wed expect things like smart transcription  say 
when youre cooking a new recipe and discussing what ingredients youre using, 
but want to avoid touching a phone or notepad  in addition to smart 
translation features. 

Features like the ability to smartly pull together an agenda or come up with 
a plan for a week based on ones calendar and verbal requests could also play 
a role in generative AI on a new Nest Hub and Nest Audio speaker. 

This is all speculation, of course, and Google could simply release mild 
updates of the two Nest devices with precious little changed from a users 
perspective. Well probably have to wait until at least mid-May before we hear 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-speakers/new-google-nest-audio-and-nest-h
ub-max-devices-could-be-in-the-works


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