# Episode 580 - Gemini in the House

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Podcast: [HomeTech.fm](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hometech-fm-436443)
Published: 2026-06-26T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.hometech.fm/shows/580
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Duration seconds: 4568

## Resource

On this week's show: Hue brings wired wall modules to Europe and keeps pushing Matter, Schlage’s UWB smart lock finally gets a date and a price, Amazon rolls Alexa+ into Brazil, Google launches a new Gemini-powered speaker while retiring a couple of old Nest favorites, Sonos keeps trying to fix the app it broke, Matter 1.6 tries to make Matter less Matter-y, and a report says your smart TV apps may be doing more networking than streaming. Plus a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Energy minister plans 'nuclear renaissance' with up to 10 reactors built by 2040 HomeTech Headlines Valve prices the Steam Machine at $1,049 Europe - Hue’s wired wall modules bring non-smart lights into its ecosystem Schlage’s UWB-enabled smart lock launches this month Alexa+ Launches in Early Access in Brazil Google Has Discontinued its Nest Audio and Nest Mini Speakers Google's Gemini-Powered Home Speaker Launches on June 25 for $99.99 Google’s first smart speaker in six years arrives next week Google Home Speaker Canada: Price, Release Date, and AI Features Sonos Updating App With New Volume Controls and Navigation | iPhone in Canada Signify Enhances Philips Hue Matter Support Through Collaboration with Silicon Labs Instead of new devices, Matter 1.6 focuses on making Matter less of a headache Matter 1.6 Brings NFC Setup, Joint Fabric, and Smarter Thermostats Nearly Half of LG Smart TV Apps Contain Residential Proxy SDKs How Roomba started a robot revolution GoveeLife Smart Nugget Ice Maker Pro, 60lbs Daily, 6-Minute First Ice, 40dB Ultra-Quiet with AI NoiseGuard, App & Voice Control, Self-Clean, 3.5lbs Basket & Dual Water Tanks, for Home Kitchen, Party

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