Google finally releases new Home Speaker smart speaker
After a nine-month delay, Google has launched its new Home Speaker, priced at $99, offering basic smart home features via the Gemini assistant.
Google has finally released its new smart speaker, the Google Home Speaker, after a nine-month wait. The device, now on sale for $99, has received initial positive impressions as a serviceable speaker for everyday tasks like adding calendar events and playing music using the Gemini voice assistant. However, concerns remain about Google's long-term commitment to the smart home market.
The new speaker is just one of many tech highlights in the latest Installer newsletter. Other recommendations include a faithful remake of the classic game Star Fox, and the Atonemo NTS Radio Player—a small, attractive music player that supports streaming services and radio.
The newsletter also mentions Meta Glasses, new content for Deltarune Chapter 5, and the second season of Avatar: The Last Airbender. It features YouTuber Christopher Lawley's iPad setup, where he uses apps like Obsidian, Reminders, Calendar, Final Cut Pro, Lightroom, and Photoshop to create a focused work environment. Lawley notes that the iPad's constraints help him with attention issues.
In the “Crowdsourced” section, readers shared recommendations including the Polastax project, XReal One Pros glasses, the HDHomeRun device, the book Shoe Dog, and fountain pen collecting.
