RIP Nest Mini – The Google Home Speaker isn't a replacement, but hopefully the start of a new era

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1. 1h ago

   Google Launches Gemini-Powered Home Speaker as Nest Mini and Audio End

   Google released a new Home Speaker on June 25 designed for Gemini AI. The device uses an on-device NPU to achieve sub-100ms response times. It replaces the discontinued Nest Mini and Nest Audio lines.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Google Home Speaker launched June 25 at $99.99.
   • Google ended production of the Nest Mini and Nest Audio speakers in June 2026.
   • The device runs Gemini Nano on a dedicated on-device NPU.
   • The speaker features 360-degree sound and natural language voice control.
   • This is the first Google smart speaker to move away from cloud-only architecture.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The device is available for preorder at $100.
   • Gemini for Home is described as deflating by some reviewers.
   • The hardware is the first new smart speaker from Google in six years.
   confidence 90%
2. 5d ago

   Google Discontinues Nest Mini and Nest Audio for Gemini-Powered Home Speaker

   Google has ended production of the Nest Mini and Nest Audio speakers. A new Google Home Speaker built for Gemini has been launched. This new device is priced at $99.

   What's confirmed:

   • Google discontinued the Nest Mini and Nest Audio speakers.
   • Google ended production of the Nest Mini and Nest Audio.
   • The new Google Home Speaker is built for Gemini.
   • The new Google Home Speaker is priced at $99.
   • Preorders for the next-generation Google Home Speaker are open.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The Google Home Speaker is not a direct replacement for the Nest Mini's $35 price point.
   • The Google Home Speaker is not a true replacement for the Nest Mini.
   • The Google Home Speaker replaces the Nest Mini's Google Assistant experience with Gemini.
   confidence 95%