Jun. 20 at 1:50 AM
Google announced that its new
$100 Google Home smart speaker, powered by the Gemini AI platform, will be available starting June 25, with preorders opening immediately. The device is designed for more natural voice interactions, allowing users to manage smart-home tasks, play music, set reminders, brainstorm ideas, request recipes, and handle multi-step commands.
The launch expands Google's strategy of integrating Gemini across consumer devices and follows similar AI-powered smart speaker upgrades from Amazon and Apple's planned AI-enabled HomePod mini refresh. Google says more than 3.5 million households have tested “Gemini for Home” through its early-access program, leading to thousands of improvements in responsiveness, accuracy, and conversational understanding.
The speaker supports Google Cast, Nest camera integrations, and can be paired with Google TV Streamer devices for spatial surround sound. Buyers will also receive six months of Google Home Premium.
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