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Google bets on Gemini to reinvent the smart home speaker

TechCrunch AI · Jun 17, 2026, 4:30 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Why this matters: a development in AI with implications for how people work, create, and decide.

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