Google bets on Gemini to reinvent the smart home speaker

Short summary

Google launches a $99.99 smart speaker powered by Gemini, replacing rigid Assistant commands with conversational AI. The move signals Google's bet on generative AI to revitalize the smart speaker market. It positions directly against Amazon Echo.

• •Google releases Gemini-powered smart speaker at $99.99 price point
• •Conversational AI replaces command-based Assistant interactions
• •Strategic bet on generative AI to revitalize consumer smart speaker category

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