Google is rumored to be developing a direct competitor to Amazon’s Echo, code-named “Chirp.” The device, which might resemble the OnHub router, would incorporate its Google Now voice assistant technology. Google likely will launch the product later this year, although it’s expected to preview it at I/O. The Echo, one of Amazon’s biggest product launches in years, combines a speaker with the Alexa personal digital assistant — voice recognition software that answers questions, maintains lists, controls home automation systems, and more.
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Google’s Chirp May Try to Drown Out Amazon’s Echo
Posted by: David Jones May 13, 2016 01:56 PMGoogle is rumored to be developing a direct competitor to Amazon’s Echo, code-named “Chirp.” The device, which might resemble the OnHub router, would incorporate its Google Now voice assistant technology. Google likely will launch the product later this year, although it’s expected to preview it at I/O. The Echo, one of Amazon’s biggest product launches in years, combines a speaker with the Alexa personal digital assistant — voice recognition software that answers questions, maintains lists, controls home automation systems, and more.