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The Google Home Speaker sounds good and looks great

Google has released a new Gemini-powered smart speaker, its first new model in six years. The device features updated AI capabilities and a $100 price point. Reviews are mixed, praising the hardware while criticizing the software experience.

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

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  1. Google Launches Gemini-Powered Home Speaker

    Google has released a new Gemini-powered smart speaker, its first new model in six years. The device features updated AI capabilities and a $100 price point. Reviews are mixed, praising the hardware while criticizing the software experience.

    What's confirmed:

    • Google released a new smart speaker powered by Gemini.
    • The new speaker is the first of its kind from Google in six years.
    • Google confirmed the Nest Mini and Nest Audio are discontinued.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The new speaker costs $100.
    • The device has paywalled features.
    • The speaker has good audio but odd controls and finicky behavior.
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