The Verge AI: Google’s first smart speaker in six years arrives next week
Google is launching the Google Home Speaker, its first new smart speaker in six years. Preorders opened on June 17th, and shipping begins on June 25th.
The $99 speaker is designed specifically for Gemini for Home and features 360-degree sound, acting as a Matter controller and Thread 1.3 border router. It is smaller than the Nest Audio and larger than the Nest Mini, available in four colors, with jade and berry being US-only.