{
  "id": 17884921,
  "title": "Google Home Speaker gets first discount since June launch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/google-home-speaker-gets-first-discount-since-june-launch",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-03T01:16:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/11/02/google-home-speaker-discount/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Google has introduced its first discount since launching the Home Speaker on June 27. The device, which initially retailed at $99.99, is now available for $79.99 after a $20 discount from the Google Store. This sale began today and will conclude on December 2, just two days before Cyber Monday. Retailers such as Best Buy and others are also offering the deal.\n\nThe Google Home Speaker comes in Berry, Hazel, Jade, and Porcelain colors, and features 360-degree audio, also referred to as \"Omni-directional sound with 58 mm full-range driver.\" It can be connected to Google TV Streamer and is equipped with three far-field microphones and a privacy mute switch at its base. The device also includes a ring of status lights and capacitive touch controls for volume and play/pause.\n\nMatter support enables the speaker to function as a smart home hub. A 59.1-inch USB-C cable with a 30W charger is included in the package. Positioned at around 3.4 inches in height, the Google Home Speaker is roughly the size of two stacked Nest Minis. The \"Gemini for Home\" feature grants access to familiar voice commands, though real-time Gemini Live sessions require a Google Home Premium Standard subscription, priced at $10/month or $100/year. A 30-day free trial is provided with each speaker. For further updates, viewers are encouraged to check out 9to5Google on YouTube.",
  "summary": "In addition to the Pixel deals that started last week , Google is discounting the Home Speaker for the first time. more…",
  "key_points": [
    "Google offers first discount on Home Speaker since June launch",
    "$79.99 price reduction from $99.99 retail price",
    "Discount valid until December 2 for Cyber Monday"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The first price reduction on the Google Home Speaker signals an early push to gain market share through affordability ahead of the major Cyber Monday shopping season.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}