Google Home adds Gemini AI, upgrades Nest Cam for all

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- Google Home now runs Gemini‑powered voice assistant, letting users issue natural‑language commands across smart‑home devices.
- Nest Cam gets AI‑enhanced camera controls for all users, expanding its security features.
- Google expands automation with new triggers and routines, enabling cross‑device orchestration for millions of households.
- Chrome already hosts Gemini for millions, and the Home rollout continues Google’s ecosystem‑wide AI push.
Why it matters: Google's millions of Home users now get Gemini-powered voice and Nest Cam AI upgrades, deepening ecosystem lock‑in and driving higher device sales and ad‑supported services.


