Google built a great smart speaker, but Gemini isn’t ready for it

Google ships smart speaker but Gemini AI still inadequate for useful tasks.

Smart speakers have spent the past few years searching for a compelling second act. Beyond music, timers, and controlling your lights, they've struggled to justify taking up space on the kitchen counter. AI promised to change that. Amazon debuted its new hardware powered by a revamped Alexa last fall, and now it's finally Google's turn. […]