Pixel Buds, Gemini and Google
Google Did the Inevitable: Gave All Its Pixel Buds Gemini Integration
We just looked at Google’s latest Pixel Buds Pro 2 which featured Gemini integration as one of their biggest selling points, along with a reduced form factor and a Tensor A1 chip. Though, recently, Google announced that it’s extending its AI assistant to older Pixel Buds models, too.
Your Pixel Buds might get a massive update — Gemini AI coming to older models
The latest wireless noise-canceling earbuds from Google, the Pixel Buds Pro 2, feature built-in Gemini AI features, activated the moment they're pulled from their environmentally friendly cardboard prison.
When Gemini Comes to Pixel Buds Your “Hey Google” Will Change
As Google moves everyone over to Gemini as the on-device Assistant, we’re continuing to learn about changes and the bumps in the road we made incur. In an email going out to Pixel Buds owners today, Google has tried to explain what’s about to happen when you say “Hey Google”
Pixel Buds web app now compatible with Windows & macOS
The Google Pixel Buds web app gets support for Windows and macOS devices. Now, Google has updated the “Update your Pixel Buds Firmware” support page. “The Pixel Buds web com
Scoot over Assistant, Google's Gemini is making its way to past-gen Pixel Buds
Google launched the Pixel Buds Pro 2 in August and those tiny devices feature a rich integration with Gemini. Shifting the rest of the Pixel Buds lineup toward Gemini seems like an expected approach — especially since it's been moving in on the Assistant everywhere else.
Google is rolling out Gemini AI to older Pixel Buds models
There's also a tweak to how the "hey Google" command works – this can now launch Gemini, and it will no longer be a separate setting on your Android phone. Instead, you can enable the hands-free voice access in the Gemini app.
All Google Pixel Buds will get Gemini LLM and AI assistant
Google has confirmed all older generation of Pixel Buds will get Gemini LLM and Gen AI assistant, but there are some conditions.
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Review: Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Those issues are largely gone on the new Pixel Buds Pro 2, which have twice the noise reduction, new dynamic drivers, and faster processing than ever thanks to Google's Tensor A1 chip. Added features like conversation detection, Google Gemini onboard, and a clever fit adjustment mechanism make these some of the finest premium buds around.
Google Pixel Buds web app finally comes to Windows and macOS
The Google Pixel Buds web app is now available on macOS and Windows computers. This comes after Google introduced the Pixel Buds web app for Chromebooks in October last year. In addition to checking the battery status and controlling certain functionalities of the Pixel Buds,
Pixel Buds web app for updates & controls now works on Mac, Windows
Introduced last year for Chromebooks, the Pixel Buds web app now supports Mac and Windows. mypixelbuds.google.com works
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