Google is targeting the smart speaker market with a new approach: a $99.99 Home Speaker powered by its Gemini AI. Rather than relying on rigid voice commands, the device emphasizes conversational interactions. According to TechCrunch, the move represents Google's bet that generative AI can revitalize a category that has largely plateaued.

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