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Google is pushing more of its consumer products toward Gemini-based experiences. Chrome is testing a flag that sends desktop search-box queries straight into AI Mode instead of the standard Search page, though Google says there are no current plans to make that the default. The move adds to a broader shift in how Google is routing everyday interactions through AI. 9to5google.com Google Chrome tests sending users straight to AI Mode instead of Search Google Chrome tests sending users straight to AI Mode instead of Search Ben Schoon  | Jun 5 2026 - 6:45 am PT  | Jun 5 2026 -… 9to5google.com standard-tier 2026-06-05 View full article → engadget.com Google experiments with sending Chrome searches straight to AI - Engadget Google experiments with sending Chrome searches straight to AI A Google VP confirmed that this feature was released in error and wasn't planned for wide… engadget.com high-tier 2026-06-05 View full article →

Google also shut down Pixel Studio with the latest app update, ending the standalone image-generation app less than two years after launch. The v2.3 update disables the app entirely and directs users to Gemini instead for image generation. Google is also pushing users toward Nano Banana for image generation in the same transition. 9to5google.com Google shuts down Pixel Studio with the latest app update Google shuts down Pixel Studio with the latest app update Ben Schoon  | Jun 5 2026 - 6:20 am PT  | Jun 5 2026 - 6:20 am… 9to5google.com standard-tier 2026-06-05 View full article →

On the smart-home side, Google remains visible in home devices even as some users move away from its ecosystem. One reviewer said they replaced Google Home with Home Assistant and a local LLM, though their Google Home Hub is still connected for now. Separately, Google’s Nest Doorbell is being promoted with lower pricing and Gemini-powered security features, keeping Google’s home hardware in the mix. xda-developers.com I replaced Google Home with Home Assistant and a local LLM, and I'm not looking back Adam Conway Jun 5, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT I’m Adam Conway, an Irish technology fanatic with a BSc in Computer Science and I'm XDA’s Lead Technical Editor. My… xda-developers.com standard-tier 2026-06-05 View full article → kotaku.com Google Offloads the Nest Doorbell (3rd Gen) at Black Friday Pricing, Bringing 2K Video and Gemini-Powered Security for Less - Kotaku By Joe Tilleli Published June 5, 2026 Video doorbells are a product category that has becoming increasingly popular over the years. I don’t think I… kotaku.com standard-tier 2026-06-05 View full article → androidpolice.com Google Nest Doorbell hits its lowest price ever, and it's a steal for Google fans Timi Cantisano Jun 5, 2026, 7:52 AM EDT Timi is the news and deals reporter for Android Police, who has been reporting on technology since 2008.… androidpolice.com standard-tier 2026-06-05 View full article →