Google Collapses Smart Speaker Lineup, Doubling Entry Price to $99.99

Google has discontinued the Nest Mini and Nest Audio, consolidating both into a single Google Home speaker at $99.99. The move collapses the tiered pricing structure that made the Nest Mini an impulse buy below $50. Existing owners retain functionality, though Google's mixed track record on long-term software support for discontinued hardware—evidenced by the 2022 Stadia shutdown—warrants attention to support timelines.