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Google bets on Gemini to reinvent the smart home speaker
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Google bets on Gemini to reinvent the smart home speaker

By Sarah PerezJune 17, 2026·Source: TechCrunch·1 views

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Google is betting generative AI can breathe new life into the smart speaker. The company's new $99.99 Google Home Speaker replaces the rigid commands of the Google Assistant era with more conversational Gemini interactions.

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