Google's new smart speaker arrives June 25th after missing spring launch
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Google’s new smart speaker, designed for Gemini for Home, starts shipping on June 25th after missing its promised spring launch window. The Google Home Speaker features 360-degree sound, two can be paired for stereo, and uses a more conversational smart home assistant. It has the same design as its predecessor, the Nest Audio, but is smaller and more compact. The speaker requires a Google Home Premium subscription for some features, but is a massive audio upgrade over the Nest Mini. This new speaker is significant because it marks a shift towards more natural, conversational AI assistants in the smart home space.
💡 Key Takeaways
- Google's new smart speaker is designed for Gemini for Home and features a more conversational smart home assistant.
- The speaker has 360-degree sound and can be paired for stereo or used with a Google TV Streamer for spatial surround sound.
- The speaker requires a Google Home Premium subscription for some features and is a massive audio upgrade over the Nest Mini.
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