Google's first new smart speaker in years puts a big focus on Gemini for Home, but will that be enough to help it compete with HomePods and Amazon Echo speakers?

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Gemini replaces Google Assistant; you get 360-degree audio and four color options, and the Nest Audio is officially discontinued.

Google’s first new smart speaker in six years starts shipping on June 25th, narrowly missing its promised spring launch window. Preorders for the Google Home Speaker open today, June 17th.

Google just announced the new Google Home Speaker, which will officially go on sale on June 25. This is a $100 smart speaker that will come with a generative AI-powered Gemini for Home onboard, 360-degree sound, and the ability to double as a smart home hub.

Smart home technology has evolved far beyond voice assistants and novelty gadgets. Today, many connected devices are designed to help homeowners use less electricity, water, and heating or cooling energy without sacrificing comfort.

Matter 1.6 is finally fixing your smart home headaches with offline NFC setup and true cross-platform sharing.

Some internet-connected gadgets may contain hidden software backdoors that allow cybercriminals to route traffic through home networks, carry out fraud, and launch cyberattacks without the owner's knowledge.