Google is betting that generative AI can breathe new life into the smart speaker. The company’s new $99.99 Google Home speaker replaces the stiff controls of the Google Assistant era with more conversational Gemini interactions.
Google bets on Gemini to reinvent the smart speaker for the home
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by Sarah Perez
Google bets on Gemini to reinvent the smart speaker for the home
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