With Google’s new home speaker, more AI doesn’t mean more useful
Google launched its new Home Speaker, priced at $200, aiming to enhance smart home integration with AI. However, initial user experiences reveal that while the speaker can engage in conversation through Gemini, it often struggles with providing specific, reliable answers. This raises questions about its practical utility compared to previous Google Assistant models.
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Published 05 Jul 2026, 06:45 UTC · Updated 05 Jul 2026, 06:50 UTC
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