If you weren’t certain about Google’s plans to introduce an Amazon Echo competitor , a new report may help you feel a bit more sure about what’ll happen at Google I/O tomorrow.
According to The NewYork Times , Google will introduce it’s standalone connected home device at I/O, and will name it ‘Home.’ A previous report noted it was going by the codename of ‘Chirp.’
The latest report pegs Google Home as a device that “answers simple questions and carries out basic tasks.” We’re hearing again that it will debut this Fall.
Outside of the new name and pseudo-confirmation it will be released in the Fall — there’s nothing new to report. We can’t tell you if Google will have open APIs for developers, or if you’ll be able to use the familiar ‘okay, Google’ command to spark a new task or query.
But if both reports are accurate about the announcement timeframe, we’ll hear all about it tomorrow during the Keynote at I/O.
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Intel and Opening Ceremony introduce a stylish smart bracelet for women
The problem with most smartwatches and wearables is that they’re not exactly stylish. Plus, unless you have a large wrist, they look huge and garish.
Intel and Opening Ceremony have teamed up to make wearables something women will actually want to wear with the stylish MICA (My Intelligent Communication Accessory). Well, stylish is subjective. Designed by Opening Ceremony’s Humberto Leon and Carol Lim, the bracelet is a ” feminine fashion accessory with communications capabilities,” according to a joint release from Intel and Opening Ceremony.
The bracelet features messaging and doesn’t need a smartphone because it has its own 3G radio inside. Additional details will be released soon and that MICA will be available at Barney’s and Opening Ceremony stores “by holiday” 2014.
➤ Opening Ceremony and Intel Reveal MICA, ‘My Intelligent Communication Accessory’ [Intel]