Google built a great smart speaker, but Gemini isn’t ready for it
The short version
- And it’s pretty! | Photo: Jennifer Patison Tuohy / The Verge Smart speakers have spent the past few years searching for a compelling second act.
- Beyond music, timers, and controlling your lights, they've struggled to justify taking up space on the kitchen counter.
- Amazon debuted its new hardware powered by a revamped Alexa last fall, and now it's finally Google's turn.
- The Google Home Speaker is the company's first new smart speaker in six years and its first "built for Gemini." After years of neglect…
- The new speaker is the clearest sign yet.
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Smart speakers have spent the past few years searching for a compelling second act. Beyond music, timers, and controlling your lights, they've struggled to justify taking up space on the kitchen counter. AI promised to change that.
Amazon debuted its new hardware powered by a revamped Alexa last fall, and now it's finally Google's turn. The Google Home Speaker is the company's first new smart speaker in six years and its first "built for Gemini." After years of neglect, Google appears to be finally getting serious about the smart home - again. The new speaker is the clearest sign yet. Gemini for Home, however, still feels unfinished.
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