Google has introduced the Google Home Speaker, its first standalone smart speaker since 2020, powered by the new Gemini AI. Priced at $99.99, the device allows users to interact using natural language, handle multi-step commands, and make mid-sentence corrections. It features 10 new voices and supports continued conversations without repeated wake words. Google also offers a $10/month Home Premium subscription for enhanced AI features like deeper conversations and Nest camera summaries, with a six-month free trial. The speaker is available for pre-order and ships later this month.
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Google has introduced its new Google Home Speaker, priced at $100, marking its first new smart speaker since 2019. The device offers 360-degree sound with enhanced bass and integrates Google's Gemini AI for smarter home control. While the basic AI fe...
