Gemini for Google Home will no longer freak out if you ask it how to make a margarita
Engadget • 5/12/2026
Summary
Google has rolled out updates to Gemini for Google Home, making it faster and more useful. The updates address issues that caused the device to react unexpectedly when asked how to make a margarita.
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