https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/10/meet-the-sequel-to-the-google-home-mini-the-50-google-nest-mini/ > NEW YORK—Google's big hardware extravaganza is kicking off, and in addition to new phones and laptops, we're getting an update to the Google Home Mini. > In line with Google's decision to demote Nest from a standalone Alphabet company to Google's smart home sub-brand, the Google Home Mini sequel is called the "Google Nest Mini." Pre-orders are live today, and the device launches October 22.