Google started taking pre-orders for its redesigned $100 Home speaker that features 360-degree audio, a recycled-fabric shell in four colors and Gemini as the default voice assistant. A Google Home Premium subscription is reportedly required to unlock Gemini Live, advanced automation and AI-generated home summaries.
The speaker shifts to 360-degree audio in a compact design.
Gemini becomes the primary assistant replacing Google Assistant.
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