Google launches $99.99 Gemini-powered Home Speaker with conversational AI

Google released a redesigned smart speaker powered by Gemini at $99.99 that replaces rigid voice commands with full conversational interaction, according to TechCrunch and Ars Technica. The device ships on June 25. Google announced the product six years after launching its previous smart speaker strategy, repositioning voice interface around conversational AI instead of command-based interaction.