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Google bets on Gemini to reinvent the smart home speaker

TechCrunch Jun 17, 2026 3h ago ⏱ 1 min read 👁 5 views
Google bets on Gemini to reinvent the smart home speaker
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Google is betting generative AI can breathe new life into the smart speaker. The company's new $99.99 Google Home Speaker replaces the rigid commands of the Google Assistant era with more conversational Gemini interactions. This story was reported by TechCrunch. For more Technology news in Kenya, stay tuned to Masaa.
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