google homeWe are just about a week out from the big Google event but that doesn’t mean that more details won’t come to light in-between now and then.  Late afternoon on Friday, the folks over at Android Police got some big scoops on more things to expect.

For starters, we’re gonna see Google Home:  their smart Wi-Fi speaker to combat Amazon’s Echo.  We now have a suggested price point for it.   It is said to have a $129 price tag for it making it slightly cheaper than the Echo by like $40.  

Next up, we have the official name & pricing for their 4K-enabled Chromecast.  Make way for the Chromecast Ultra as its name as it will allegedly have a $69 price tag on it.  No exact wording on if it will offer HDR support along w/ 4K or not.  

And the last surprise, Google is said to unveil a new type of home router like Eero.  It is said to be designed to add multiple units can be linked together to create a mesh network.  It is said to have a $129 price tag on it as well.  We’re not sure on if it will carry the OnHub brand or will they start something new.

All of this along w/ the new HTC-crafted Pixel & Pixel XL smartphones.  Looks like Google will be shaping this up to be one of their bigger events in quite some time.   

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