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Nest Users Fear Obsolescence as Google Shifts to Gemini

3/21/2025

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Nest smart speaker users are feeling the pinch as Google shifts from Assistant to Gemini, stripping away key features and leaving devices less functional. With no hardware updates since 2021 and older models unsupported, many fear their beloved gadgets may soon become obsolete. Google needs to step up and reassure its Nest community to prevent further alienation.

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Story summary

Nest smart speaker users are feeling the pinch as Google shifts from Assistant to Gemini, stripping away key features and leaving devices less functional. With no hardware updates since 2021 and older models unsupported, many fear their beloved gadgets may soon become obsolete. Google needs to step up and reassure its Nest community to prevent further alienation.