At its annual Made By Google event, Google introduced the Google Home Hub as a digital display that offers help when needed and boasts a discreet design that seamlessly fits into any interior environment. Google Home Hub is offered in a simple color range that includes Aqua, Chalk, Charcoal and Sand, as well as a screen that intelligently adjusts to the color and lighting of its immediate surroundings. As such, although the device does involve a digital screen, it knows to dim itself at night to prevent a distracting glow.
The smart hub can be connected with tons of compatible devices, so that voice commands can be given to control everything from TVs and lighting systems to cameras.
The cameraless Google Home Hub is set to compete with Amazon's Echo Show and Facebook's Portal, an Internet-connected camera for the home.
What's Driving This Trend
- Assistive Displays
- The trend of having digital displays that offer help and assistance to users is on the rise.
- Adaptive Design
- The trend of displays that adjust to their surroundings is becoming more common, improving user experience.
- Voice-activated Control
- More devices are becoming compatible with voice commands, creating opportunities for seamless control in the home or workplace.
Who This Affects Most
- Smart Home
- Home automation companies can innovate by creating new devices that can be controlled through voice commands and offer assistance to users.
- Office Technology
- Companies in the office technology industry can create adaptive displays that improve productivity and adjust to the work environment.
- Assistive Technology
- Companies that create assistive technology can benefit from incorporating features such as voice-activated control and adaptive design in their products.
