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Bose Open-Sources SoundTouch and Delays Cloud Cutoff to May 6

The move gives owners paths to keep their speakers useful without Bose’s cloud.

OpenAI Refocuses on Voice With New Audio Model Set for Early 2026

Leaked Apple Code Points to MediaTek Wireless in HomePod Mini 2, Not N1

Google Accelerates Gemini for Home Replacement, Adds Paywalls for Key Features

Leaked iOS 26 Code Points to S10 HomePod Mini and AirTag 2 With Tracking Upgrades

Apple Releases tvOS 26.2 With Guest Profiles and Kid Controls

Google Accelerates Gemini for Home, Promising 24‑Hour Invites and Third‑Party Speaker Support

Amazon Expands Alexa+ Shopping With Auto-Buy, Price Tracking and Echo Show Hub

HomePod vs. Bose 500: Apple Integration or Assistant Flexibility, Plus the Best Alternatives

Google Expands Gemini for Home Early Access to More US Users

Reviews Reaffirm HomePod 2’s Big Sound as HomePod Mini Delivers Compact Value

Retail Listings Point to Potential HomePod Mini Refresh as B&H Marks Current Model Discontinued

Apple Releases HomePod Software 26.1 With Performance and Stability Improvements

Google Begins Early Access Rollout of Gemini for Home on Nest and Home Devices

Amazon’s Echo Dot Max and New Echo Studio Go on Sale as Alexa+ Hardware Rolls Out

Apple Store Stock Dips Hint at Near-Term HomePod Mini and Apple TV Updates

Google Begins Rolling Out Gemini for Home as Early Users Report AI-Powered Camera Summaries

Amazon Launches Alexa+ Echo Lineup With On‑Device AI as Preorders Open and Deals Begin

Google Rolls Out Gemini for Home, Replacing Assistant Across Nest Speakers and Displays

Amazon Pivots Hardware to Alexa+ With New Echo Lineup, AZ3 Chips and Omnisense