Google updates its Nest Hub Max to support group calling

Google is making it easier to connect with more people in video calls and meetings using its Nest Hub Max video display device. The Nest Hub Max ($229), released about 10 months ago, served as Google's entry in the smart video display competition with Amazon's Echo Show and Facebook's Portal. An update, out now, lets you make group calls of up to 32 with the Google Duo app – and up to 100 in the Google Meet app. Previously, Nest Hub Max get-togethers maxed out at person to person calls using Google Duo. You create your groups in the Google Duo app (available for Android and iOS) and then tell the Hub Max, "Hey, Google, make a group call."