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Google has teased a new Gemini-powered smart speaker, reportedly real and expected to launch in four colors: bright red, light green, black, and white. The speaker, briefly shown during a Pixel event, features a fabric finish and a light ring around its base. It is designed to pair with a Google TV Streamer to deliver spatial TV audio, similar to Apple’s HomePods with Apple TV. Additional features include new natural voice options, detection of unusual sounds like glass breaking or smoke alarms, and full support for the Matter smart home standard. The speaker will use Google’s Gemini AI instead of Google Assistant. Gemini for Home, announced recently, will arrive on existing Nest devices from October and include a paid tier with Gemini Live support. The new speaker, referred to as the “Home Speaker” by some sources, has no confirmed release date but may launch alongside Gemini for Home in the fall. An updated smart display is also anticipated, as Google has not refreshed its Nest Hub line since 2021. (Updated 22 Aug 2025, 17:31 IST; source: link)