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The new Google Home Speaker is a slap in the face to Nest Audio users

Google has introduced a new smart speaker built for Gemini, replacing the Google Assistant with conversational AI. The device is available for preorder and officially arrives on June 25. It marks the company's first new smart speaker release in six years.

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Google released a Gemini-powered speaker and discontinued the Nest Audio and Nest Mini.

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  1. Google Launches Gemini-Powered Home Speaker

    Google has introduced a new smart speaker built for Gemini, replacing the Google Assistant with conversational AI. The device is available for preorder and officially arrives on June 25. It marks the company's first new smart speaker release in six years.

    What's confirmed:

    • The new Google Home Speaker costs $99.99.
    • The device is built for Gemini, which replaces Google Assistant.
    • The speaker features 360-degree audio.
    • The Google Home Speaker arrives on June 25.
    • Google has discontinued the Nest Audio.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The new speaker is a slap in the face to Nest Audio users.
    • The Home Speaker is not a clear improvement across the board compared to the Nest Audio.
    • The device is a challenger to the HomePod Mini.
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