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The first Google Home Speaker in years has Gemini, costs $99, and arrives soon - Mashable

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Google is betting generative AI can breathe new life into the smart speaker.

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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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Google's affordable HomePod-style smart speaker finally arrives, promising 2.5x stronger bass - MakeUseOf.

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Google's affordable HomePod-style smart speaker finally arrives, promising 2.5x stronger bass MakeUseOfGoogle's Gemini-Powered AI Home Speaker Goes on Sale June 25 BloombergGoogle's first smart speaker in six years arrives next week The VergeGoogle Home Speaker Canada: Price, Release Date, and AI Features iPhone in CanadaThe Gemini-powered Google Home Speaker arrives on June 25 for $100 Ars Technica

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Google Unveils The Upcoming Google Home Speaker, Featuring Gemini For Home Assistance Comics Gaming MagazineGoogle's Gemini-Powered AI Home Speaker Goes on Sale June 25 BloombergGoogle's first smart speaker in six years arrives next week The VergeGoogle Home Speaker Canada: Price, Release Date, and AI Features iPhone in CanadaThe Gemini-powered Google Home Speaker arrives on June 25 for $100 Ars Technica

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The first Google Home Speaker in years has Gemini, costs $99, and arrives soon - Mashable.

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The first Google Home Speaker in years has Gemini, costs $99, and arrives soon MashableGoogle's Gemini-Powered AI Home Speaker Goes on Sale June 25 BloombergGoogle's first smart speaker in six years arrives next week The VergeGoogle Home Speaker Canada: Price, Release Date, and AI Features iPhone in CanadaThe Gemini-Powered Google Home Speaker Is Finally Here WIRED

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Google's first new smart speaker in six years starts shipping on June 29th, narrowly missing its promised spring launch window.

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**Summary:** Google is introducing a new $99.99 smart speaker called Gemini that will replace the rigid commands of the Google Assistant era with more conversation, promising 2.5x stronger bass. **Why It Matters:** This marks Google's return to affordable smart speakers and showcases its commitment to generative AI

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