Google Launches $100 Gemini-Powered Smart Speaker With Preorders Open
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Google has introduced its first standalone smart speaker in nearly six years, the Google Home Speaker, which is now available for preorder at around $100. The device, powered by the company's Gemini AI, aims to move beyond simple voice commands by allowing natural language requests and multistep actions. The speaker features a fabric-wrapped, rounded design with a light ring at the bottom and is available in four colors, though two are exclusive to the U.S. market. The launch follows an initial announcement last August and marks a shift toward generative AI integration in home audio devices.
What’s verified
The Google Home Speaker costs about $100 ($99.99 according to one source, $100 according to another).
Preorders are open now, with shipping expected later this month (one source specifies a June 25 launch date).
This is Google’s first new smart speaker since the Nest Audio, which debuted in September 2020.
The speaker uses Google’s Gemini AI to process natural language and multistep requests.
It comes in four colors: hazel, porcelain, jade, and berry; jade and berry are limited to the United States.
A light ring on the bottom glows to indicate when the device is listening, thinking, or responding.
Not yet confirmed
Only one source reports that the speaker will include 10 new voices, a “Continued Conversation” feature, and the ability to make corrections mid-sentence.
Only one source mentions that Google will offer a $10-per-month or $100-per-year Home Premium subscription for advanced AI features, with six months free.
Only one source provides specific hardware details such as a quad-core A55 processor with a dedicated NPU, three far-field microphones, and a mute switch.
Only one source states the speaker produces “360-degree sound” and includes capacitive touch controls on top.
The exact dimensions and fabric composition are reported by only one source.
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Sources: TechCrunch, Ars Technica
