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Google Launches Gemini-Powered Home Speaker

WIRED AIJune 17, 2026high confidence

Why it matters

→Gemini assistant offers more natural and flexible interactions than previous models.
→The speaker supports the latest smart home standards, enhancing its utility as a hub.
→Google's renewed focus on smart speakers could influence market dynamics.

Google Launches Gemini-Powered Home Speaker — ©WIRED AI

Google has unveiled its latest Home Speaker, featuring the new Gemini assistant, which replaces the older Google Assistant. This new device allows for more natural interactions, understanding conversational nuances and follow-up questions without needing repeated wake words. The speaker supports the latest smart home standards, including Thread and Matter, making it a versatile hub for connected devices. With preorders starting June 17 and sales on June 25, Google aims to reassert its presence in the competitive smart speaker market.

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