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Google built a great smart speaker, but Gemini isn’t ready for it

Google unveils its first new smart speaker in six years, the Google Home Speaker, designed for its Gemini AI. While the hardware is a significant step for Google's smart home ambitions, the Gemini AI integration for the device remains in its early, unfinished stages. This release signals Google's renewed focus on the smart home market, but current AI capabilities lag behind hardware advancements.

The Verge·Jul 1, 2026

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