Google's first new smart speaker in six years may finally have a launch date.

Google's first new smart speaker in six years may finally have a launch date.

      Google's self-imposed deadline of Spring 2026 has passed without any updates.

      Google has remained unusually silent regarding its Gemini-powered Home Speaker since its announcement in October 2025. I anticipated seeing the device at I/O 2026, but that did not occur either.

      Recently, a product page on Best Buy Canada posted (and subsequently leaked) a potential release date, hinting that the wait might soon be over.

      According to the Best Buy page, the Home Speaker could be launched on June 25, 2026 (via 9To5Google). The page has since been updated, and the launch date has been removed—a move typically associated with actual release dates rather than placeholders.

      How do we know about this release date? Multiple outlets took screenshots before the date was taken down. Although Google has yet to confirm the launch date for the Home Speaker, June 25 is just four days after spring ends on June 21, which lends it further credibility.

      I believe the delay is deliberate. Google needed to complete the rollout of Gemini for Home on existing hardware before launching new devices. This rollout has been ongoing since October 2025, with updates delivered three to four times a month starting in March 2026.

      What features does the Google Home Speaker offer?

      The device features a 360-degree fabric design, with everything except the base, which includes a microphone mute switch and a ring of status lights that illuminate when the speaker is listening, processing, or responding. Some functionalities, such as brainstorming, necessitate a Gemini subscription.

      You can also connect two speakers with the Google TV Streamer for a home cinema experience, and stereo pairing with current Nest Audio speakers allows for multi-room audio across the home.

      Google's Gemini AI assistant facilitates natural language conversations, alongside smart home control and automation capabilities. Priced at $99.99 in the US, it will be offered in four colors: Berry, Hazel, Jade, and Porcelain. It is confirmed to be available in 19 countries, including the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Austria, Ireland, and Japan.

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      Asus’ V700 Mini Tower features AI PC hardware wrapped in a wood-grain design tailored for actual living spaces.

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      Ultra-Wideband technology and a polling rate of 8000 Hz ensure your wireless issues are resolved.

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Google's first new smart speaker in six years may finally have a launch date.

Google remained silent about its Home Speaker powered by Gemini during the entirety of I/O 2026.