According to a new report, Google’s upcoming Gemini smart speaker will be coming in four colors, deliver on a long-promised feature, and also unsurprisingly utilitze Gemini Live as well.
During its Pixel 10 launch event this week, Google not-so-subtly teased the arrival of a new smart speaker. The HomePod Mini-esque device had glowing lights while responding via Gemini and, despite not being addressed in any capacity, certainly felt like an intentional teaser for something that’s around the corner.
For now, there’s nothing to be said on when this new Gemini smart speaker might be coming, but a new report potentially reveals some of Google’s plans.
Android Headlines claims that this unnamed Gemini smart speaker will come in four colors when it is released. Black and white, of course, alongside a light green and a bright red. Names would presumably fall in line with Google’s Pixel devices, but it’s unclear for the time being.
The report further mentions that the speaker would support Gemini Live – not that such support was ever in doubt – and support various smart home features such as device controls, music, and more, as well as several options from existing Google Home and Nest speakers such as the ability to listen for broken glass or alarms. It would also support acting as a Matter hub, as most existing smart speakers do.
Apparently, long-awaited support for pairing this Gemini smart speaker to Google TV would also finally be available with “spatial surround sound.” This feature has been in the works for years and was thought to work with Nest Audio, but it was left out when the Google TV Streamer launched last year.
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