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Google Home Speaker impresses on hardware, but Gemini assistant falls short

By

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

3d ago· 14 min readenReview

Summary

Google has released its first new smart speaker in six years, the Google Home Speaker, which is its first device "built for Gemini." While the hardware is praised for its design, sound quality, and smart home integration, the article argues that the Gemini AI assistant is not yet ready for prime time on this platform. Despite Google's renewed commitment to the smart home space, the AI-powered features fall short of expectations, leaving the smart speaker still searching for a compelling reason to exist beyond basic functions like music, timers, and light control.

Source

The VergeGoogle Home Speaker impresses on hardware, but Gemini assistant falls shorttheverge.com

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Smart speakers have spent the past few years searching for a compelling second act.
The Google Home Speaker is the company's first new smart speaker in six years and its first 'built for Gemini.'
After years of neglect, Google appears to be finally getting serious about the smart home — again.
The new speaker is the clearest sign yet.
Gemini isn't the assistant we've been waiting for.
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The Google Home Speaker looks great, sounds good, and fits into your smart home nicely, but Gemini isn’t the assistant we’ve been waiting for.

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