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Google Home's latest update brings AI 'Memory' for your fur babies at home

By Nickolas Diaz Published

For the dogs and cats Google Home keeps its streak, rolls out "Pet Memory" and feature expansions to more users.

For the dogs and cats
ZimaCube 2 6-bay NAS review on Android Central
I tested the ZimaCube 2, and it is the homelab NAS upgrade you want

By Harish Jonnalagadda Published

Power all the way The ZimaCube 2 is a high-end NAS system with an extensive feature-set and all the connectivity you need. If you're using a NAS and are looking to upgrade, this is the one to buy.

Power all the way
The launch date for Google's 'Home Speaker' might've broken cover

By Nickolas Diaz Published

Mark your calendar? A retailer's online listing for the Google Home Speaker seemingly revealed its mid-June launch date.

Mark your calendar?
UGREEN DXP4800 Pro 4-bay NAS on a side table
UGREEN DXP4800 Pro review: This is the best 4-bay NAS you can get in 2026

By Harish Jonnalagadda Published

Numero uno With 10GbE connectivity, a faster Intel platform, and AV1 decode, the DXP4800 Pro is undoubtedly the best 4-bay NAS around.

Numero uno
Best security cameras with local storage 2026

By Nicholas Sutrich Last updated

close to home Keep all your recordings locally for quicker access and better privacy.

close to home
Camera events in Google Home can be your next automation in this late May patch

By Nickolas Diaz Published

Getting better Another selection of Gemini for Home and smart home app updates roll out to Google's users.

Getting better
Testing the Nuki Smart Lock Ultra
I used Nuki's Smart Lock Ultra for a year, and it changed how I think about smart home products

By Harish Jonnalagadda Published

Just get this Nuki's Smart Lock Ultra looks elegant, has best-in-class security, and connects to just about every smart home platform.

Just get this
I build helpful smart home automations with this Nest feature in the Google Home app

By Brady Snyder Published

Android automations Google recently upgraded the automation-building experience in the Home app, and you can use it to build smarter automations right now.

Android automations
Gemini for Home expands: Google opens access to carriers and hardware makers

By Nickolas Diaz Published

Expansion Google's Gemini expanded to more developers, companies, service providers, and more, as it looks to break open access to other device makers.

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Expansion
A 'Home Display' appeared in Google's code, and the timing could be significant

By Nickolas Diaz Published

Is there more? We're really looking forward to I/O now, after a rumor allegedly spotted a "Google Home Display" in the company's code.

Is there more?
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