https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/04/say-hello-to-the-home-mini-googles-49-answer-to-the-amazon-echo-dot/ >To the surprise of no one, Google today announced a smaller version of its Google Home smart speaker. The Google Home Mini looks like a small hockey puck and will retail for $50. At this size and price, you can’t expect great audio quality, but in return you get access to all the wisdom of the Google Assistant in a small package that weighs less than a pound and doesn’t break the bank. >The Mini will be available for preorder today and start shipping October 19.