Google put its first brand-new smart speaker in nearly six years on sale on June 25, listing the Google Home Speaker at $99.99 and retiring the Nest Audio branding that had defined its home audio lineup since 2020. A six-year gap closesThe new Google Home Speaker arrived June 25 with Gemini built in, a 360-degree design, and a $99.99 price that undercuts much of the competition. The Nest Mini and Nest Audio are now officially discontinued. Gemini replaces Google AssistantThe device features Gemini for Home, allowing for natural, multi-step conversations and more intuitive control over a smart home. The Google Home Speaker is the company’s first new standalone smart speaker since the Nest Audio went on sale in October 2020.