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There’s Only One Google Smart Speaker Worth Buying Now Technology
Hardware #google#smart speaker

There’s Only One Google Smart Speaker Worth Buying Now

Google has streamlined its smart speaker lineup to a single speaker and two displays, introducing the new Home Speaker and the Gemini AI assistant. WIRED's Nena Farrell explains why the Home Speaker is the only one worth buying now, but notes the Nest Hub Max remains a solid smart display.

Jul 15, 2026 1 source
Google's New Home Speaker: Six-Year Wait Yields a Gemini-Powered Smart Speaker Technology
Hardware #google#smart speaker

Google's New Home Speaker: Six-Year Wait Yields a Gemini-Powered Smart Speaker

After a six-year hiatus, Google launched the Home Speaker, a decade after the original. It adopts a compact design reminiscent of the HomePod Mini, runs on Google Gemini for smarter voice interactions, and offers stereo pairing. Some advanced features require a subscription.

Jun 24, 2026 1 source
Google Launches First New Smart Speaker in Six Years, Powered by Gemini AI Assistant Technology
Hardware #google#home speaker

Google Launches First New Smart Speaker in Six Years, Powered by Gemini AI Assistant

Google has announced its first new smart speaker in six years, the Google Home Speaker, powered by the Gemini assistant instead of the old Google Assistant. Preorders begin June 17 at $100, with sales starting June 25. The speaker offers improved natural conversation understanding, multi-command handling, and a subscription-based Gemini Live mode.

Jun 17, 2026 1 source
Google Home Speaker Launch Next Week Signals New Import Wave for Smart Home Devices Manufacturing
Consumer Electronics #google#smart speaker

Google Home Speaker Launch Next Week Signals New Import Wave for Smart Home Devices

Google will launch its new Google Home Speaker as soon as next week, according to a Google executive's email and a Best Buy Canada listing. The device, Google's first new smart speaker in six years, will roll out to 20 countries. For trade professionals, this signals a potential uptick in imports of smart home hubs and the need to review tariff classifications.

Jun 15, 2026 1 source
Nest Mini and Nest Audio speakers vanish from shelves, signaling imminent Google Home Speaker launch Technology
Hardware #nest mini#nest audio

Nest Mini and Nest Audio speakers vanish from shelves, signaling imminent Google Home Speaker launch

The Nest Mini and Nest Audio smart speakers are increasingly unavailable on the Google Store and third-party retailers, suggesting that Google is preparing to launch its new Google Home Speaker. The new device was announced in October 2025 with a Spring 2026 launch window, but has not yet been released. Best Buy Canada listed the device for June 25, though Google has not confirmed.

Jun 14, 2026 1 source
Apple's Siri AI Upgrade at WWDC Could Finally Unlock HomePod Mini and Apple TV Features Technology
Artificial Intelligence #apple#siri

Apple's Siri AI Upgrade at WWDC Could Finally Unlock HomePod Mini and Apple TV Features

Apple is expected to unveil an AI-powered Siri upgrade at WWDC today, which could enable new features on the HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, these devices have been held up while Apple finalizes its AI efforts. Meanwhile, other products like a tabletop robot, smart home display, and smart glasses have been delayed to 2028, late 2026, and later 2027 respectively, due to their reliance on the new Siri software.

Jun 14, 2026 1 source