Google’s leaked Gemini smart home speaker could pair with Google TV Streamer, offer spatial audio, and introduce new AI-driven smart features.

Apple is reportedly in talks with Google to use its Gemini AI models to overhaul Siri, as analysts criticize Tim Cook's AI strategy as a "disaster" and urge Apple to pursue acquisitions and partnerships to catch up with rivals.

Gemini for Home will replace Google Assistant in the company's line of smart displays and speakers, a step up in capabilities for its smart home devices. The announcement was made

Google says Gemini only uses "five drops" of water per query, but that figure conveniently leaves out other factors.

Google will provide a suite of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services to federal agencies for 47 cents each, the General Services Administration (GSA) announced Thursday. Federal agencies will have access to Gemini for Government at the discounted price through 2026.

The U.S. government struck a deal with Google to use its artificial intelligence and other applications for 47 cents, underbidding other AI partners.

Google's SVP of devices and services, Rick Osterloh, briefly teased that Gemini is headed to more places later this fall. Osterloh states users can expect Gemini in their "car, TV, smart speaker, and smart display in the home.

Amid growing concerns about the environmental impact of artificial intelligence, Google says it has calculated the energy required for its Gemini AI service: Sending a single text prompt consumes as much energy as watching television for nine seconds.