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Google To Join Voice-Connected Home Market
- Fortune, Friday, May 20, 2016 10:32 AM
Google has announced plans for a voice-enabled, connected home device that lets users search for information, ask for directions, and play music, much like Amazon’s rival Echo device. Google Home, which was unveiled at Google’s annual developer conference on Wednesday, is Google’s entry to an increasingly important fight to be the hub for the home. Amazon, in particular, has a head start with its Echo device, which has gained strong momentum since its introduction last year.
