Google Is Reportedly Building An Amazon Echo Rival

Google is said to be developing a product that would compete with Amazon's Echo voice assistant, according to Recode. The gadget would look similar to Google's OnHub wireless router, and would include Google's search and voice recognition technology. Google likely won't introduce the device at its developer conference next week, during which it usually makes significant product announcements, says Recode. But the firm is aiming to launch the Echo-like product this year. Google employees are calling the project "Chirp" internally.