Google’s new $99 Gemini smart speaker is available to order now
Google has launched a new $99 smart speaker featuring upgraded hardware, including a faster processor and improved connectivity standards like Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4. The device is designed to be a significant performance upgrade over the previous Nest Audio model.
Why it matters
This release marks Google's first major update to its smart speaker hardware in several years, signaling a renewed focus on home automation hardware.
Credit: Google. By Karandeep Singh Oberoi Published Jun 17, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication MobileSyrup. Prior to joining Android Police, Oberoi worked on feature stories, reviews, evergreen articles, and focused on 'how-to' resources. Additionally, he informed readers about the latest deals and discounts with quick hit pieces and buyer's guides for all occasions. Oberoi lives in Toronto, Canada. When not working on a new story, he likes to hit the gym, play soccer (although he keeps calling it football for some reason🤔) and try out new restaurants in the Greater Toronto Area. Sign in to your Android Police account Add Us On follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Google released the original Google Home Speaker all the way back in 2016. Fast-forward to 2020, and the tech giant came out with the Nest Audio .
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