Ten months later, the $100 Google Home Speaker is finally available for preorder
Summary
Ars Technica reports Google's Gemini-powered Google Home Speaker, priced at $99.99, with a June 25 launch. The device uses local AI processing with a dedicated NPU and Gemini Live for cloud-based conversations, while offering limited color options and integration with Nest devices. The piece signals Google's push to combine AI features with affordable smart-home hardware, even as audio quality sits between Nest Audio and Nest Mini.