Google teases mysterious Nest smart speaker and it looks like a HomePod Mini crossed with an Echo Dot

Date:
Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:06:25 +0000

Description:
While much of the focus at Made by Google was on the new Pixel lineup, we did catch a quick glimpse at what could be a forthcoming next-gen Nest smart speaker with Gemini onboard.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Google showcased new hardware at the Made by Google event This includes a mystery smart speaker we haven't seen before It could materialize at an event in a
few months

The August 20, 2025, Made by Google event gave us plenty of new hardware to feast on including (of course) the new Google Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro Fold Android smartphones. But in a quick (not-quite-blink-and-you ll-miss-it) segment, we caught a glimpse of an unannounced Google smart speaker.

The showcase was packed with cameos, and in one such star-studded showcase,
we saw Formula One driver Lando Norris and NBA player Giannis Antetokounmpo trade places and use Geminis advice to better tackle the others sport.

Pixel 10 phones made an appearance, and Norris also used a new mini speaker with Gemini. (Image credit: Google)

As you can see in the image above, the device isnt like anything Google currently makes our Audio Editor Becky Scarrott described its look as like a HomePod mini in a Google dress but with an Echo Dot ring around the bottom, which perfectly sums it up.

It also seems to possess Google Geminis reasoning powers based on how it was used, suggesting it might launch as part of the Gemini for Home upgrade
Google has promised .

While the Gemini upgrade is also promised for existing smart speakers and displays, it certainly makes sense that Google would want to upgrade its lineup with some new hardware. (Image credit: Google)

We havent had new hardware since the Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) in
2021, and before that, the last Nest speaker we got was the Google Nest
Audio, which just squeezes into our best smart speakers list (but mostly because its the best for Google).

So were long overdue for an upgrade, and it seems Google is all set to
deliver one in the not-too-distant future.

Most likely well see something in the fall" (so September through to
November) as thats when Google has promised a major update, which should also solve the many complaints Nest users have about their devices. You might also like 13 things we saw at the wild Google Pixel 10 launch Not a drill Google finally brings MagSafe-style accessories to Android with Pixelsnap Google Pixel 10 lineup 5 key upgrades including Pixelsnap, Tensor G5, and Camera Coach



======================================================================
Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-speakers/google-teases-mysterious-nest-sm art-speaker-and-it-looks-like-a-homepod-mini-crossed-with-an-echo-dot


--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 (Linux/64)
* Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100)