Google hinted its long‑awaited Home speaker will finally be unveiled next week. An email to participants in the Gemini for Home early‑access program mentioned “a certain speaker” arriving soon, reigniting rumors of a June 25 launch. The teaser follows the company’s promise to refresh the Nest lineup this spring after a three‑year hiatus.

The upcoming device will ship with Gemini for Home, Gemini Live, and 360‑degree audio, and supports pairing two units for stereo output. Google says more than 3.5 million users have joined the early‑access program, prompting over 2,500 bug fixes and expanding support to 20 countries and 10 languages. Reports peg the starter price at $100 in the United States.

Industry observers note the speaker’s release marks Google’s first major smart‑audio update since 2022 and could pressure rivals to accelerate their own hardware cycles. While the company has not confirmed a smart‑display refresh, the timing suggests a broader push to re‑energize its home ecosystem. Consumers can expect pre‑orders next week with shipments slated for late June.

With Gemini integration across more than 20 markets, the new Home speaker aims to showcase Google’s AI voice capabilities, positioning the brand as a serious contender in the smart‑speaker arena.