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.
Google went quiet on its Gemini-powered Home Speaker all the way through I/O 2026.
A certification listing points to Walmart’s Onn lineup expanding with a Gemini-powered smart speaker featuring Matter support, Google Cast, and a 10W speaker.