Google planning to release WiFi router at October event, Home to cost 129: Report

Google plans to release its own, self-branded wireless router dubbed "Google Wi-Fi" that will retail for 129, according to Android Police. The Google Wi-Fi router is expected to be released at Google's October 4 event, according to the blog, which has correctly pegged past Google releases. The router is said to be designed like a small, white Amazon Echo Dot, and you can reportedly expand it with multiple access points . Android Police further reports that Google's take on Amazon Echo called Google Home, which was announced at Google I/O in May, will cost 129. Home works as a voice-activated speaker capable of connecting to devices around the home (such as the Nest thermostat) and completing basic tasks like playing music or searching Google.