Airbnb to host a 'Gladiator II' experience at Rome's Colosseum

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Airbnb and the Colosseum Archaeological Park signed a US$1.5 million deal to allow 16 tourists a free experience at the Roman Colosseum. The promotion is a tie-in with the newly released Paramount film, Gladiator II, directed by Ridley Scott. The May 7-8, 2025, experience is free for the eight guests (and their plus ones), where they can explore rarely seen areas of the Colosseum and dress in full gladiatorial garb for their "mock battle." The winners must arrange their transportation and accommodation in Rome.

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Google Gemini comes to Nest, Google Home

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Google was bound to bring its Gemini artificial intelligence model to products like the Nest and Home platform. The fall update brings some features to these segments. With a Nest camera, you can look through the camera history using natural language queries. For example, you can ask, "Did someone deliver a package today?" This feature is limited to Nest Aware Plus subscribers, but it might not come to all paid users, for now.

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Google Pixel Watch 3 can now show your Nest Cam, Doorbell feeds

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If you want to check packages coming in, Google Pixel Watch 3 now integrates with Google Home and your Nest Cam and Doorbell. The Pixel Watch 3 also works as a remote for your Google TV. It also has access to features like Morning Brief, which shows key health and fitness insights.

Google Maps can show transit delays

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Google has started rolling out an update for Maps that displays transit delays. It said the feature is coming to a "few major cities globally" to start, with others, including Canadian cities, to be added soon. It gets its information from your fellow riders and local agencies. It can even display entrances to subway stations and alternate transit routes. Plus, it can show information like if a bridge is too low or if a weather disruption (like a snowstorm) will affect your journey.