Smart HomeFor the adopter
The all-new Google Home speaker has finally arrived for $100
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
After what felt like an eternity of waiting, Google's new Home speaker is here at $99, shipping June 25th with 360-degree audio and deeper Gemini integration baked in. It's a direct shot at the Echo lineup and positions Google back in a smart speaker conversation it had largely gone quiet in. Pre-orders are open today in 18 countries.
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