In this episode we take a look at Gemini on Nest Smart Speakers again! We look at using the Google Assistant App for configuration and integration with Google Keep. (Updated 12/14/2025 To Correct Episode Numbering Error)

In this episode we take a look at the all-new Gemini on my Google Nest Mini. We look at the quality of the Voices and the Trinity of Google Apps that seemingly are connected with the Nest of now, and more than likely the Nest of the Future!

ATTRIBUTIONS

Kyle Golden for his Audio Transition.

Eleven Labs for Voices - 11.ai

This is our first look at Gemini on the Google Nest Speakers.

We talk about a few things this week, including Gemini on the Nest, the Alexa Store, an Add-Ons, and the Follow Updates Feature, among other things!

With new folks getting access to A-Lady Plus every day, we thought it would be good to dust of our A-Lady Plus Omnibus episode, as a primer for those getting their feet wet with the all-new A-Lady. Enjoy! For full show notes and attributions see episode 369.

In this episode we talk about the death and deprecation of the Assistive Reader as a feature of Alexa devices. We talk about the changes and how the feature lives on in the Kindle App.

In this episode we take a look at Alexa Plus, an how it can really, I'm not kidding here, help you buy stuff! Yes, my mind was blown. And, for guys like InnoSearch, I'd watch out.

In this episode we take a look at accessibility features aimed at hearing and speech. These features could aid anyone, from those totally deaf to those with a case of laryngitis.

RESOURCES:

Hearing Aids and FireTV OS

https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-fire-tv-accessibility-asha-dual-audio

https://www.hearingtracker.com/news/new-accessibility-features-for-fire-tv

In this episode we review the powerful features and reasons why several disability communities love their Alexa Devices.

In this episode we take a look at Amazon's announcements, specifically there two new Amazon Echo Shows! We also briefly talk about the Google announcements, concerning Gemini and their competing Nest Speakers.