Google needs to fix the Nest Hub.

A few days from now, Google I/O will probably announce the Pixel Tablet. The

gadget looks a lot like the Nest Hub Max when it is linked to its charging dock

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which has built-in speakers, but when it is used alone, it is just another Android

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tablet. It can function as a smart home controller, similar to the Nest Hub Max, and

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I sincerely hope that it leads the way for a better smart home interface. Better was

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needed. The Nest Hub is a perfect example of everything that's wrong with smart

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changed names. Here's where to look for the app. For quicker access, you may also

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