Google replaces the Home Mini with the new Nest Mini

Google unveiled something Tuesday that looks a lot like the Google Home Mini they debuted two years ago — but with a new name, better sounds, faster processing time, and eco-friendly materials. 

Google brought the Home team under the Nest brand back in May. The Nest Mini they announced on Tuesday is a product of that collaboration. It's a rebranded version of the Home Mini that retails at the same price — $49. (While the Home Mini is still available at the Google store, the device is being replaced with the Nest Mini going forward.)

As for the changes, Google says the Nest Mini's bass is twice as strong as the Home Mini's, and its sounds are refined by an audio tuning software developed by in-house sound engineers. It’s an upgrade that’s supposed to make the Nest Mini sound rich, detailed, and clear at every volume level. Read more...