It seems that Google
is really pushing forward hard to position itself significantly in the
hardware market, as reported by Forbes.
Apparently, the MountainView
crew is working on a sequel to the Nexus Q, an Android-powered gaming
console and a smartwatch.
Forbes says that Google might be working
on a “Nexus Q2,” the update to their streaming device which didn’t even
make it to store shelves. The Nexus Q
was supposed to be Google’s solution to bringing music streaming to
living rooms across the globe, but the project was scrapped shortly
after it was announced. Now with rumours of a Nexus Q2, Google will
hopefully at least stick to its guns and release the product, IF it is
making one in the first place.
The next rumour pegs Google’s interests in the console arena. After the rather successful launch of OUYA,
the first Android-based gaming console, it’s not surprising that Google
would want to focus on this aspect of hardware space.
While the
cellphone and tablet market may seem saturated, the living room is yet
to be populated by a device picked from a litter of options. If the
Nexus phones and tablets are anything to go by, then if
Google does
decide to go ahead with a console, then we can be rest assured that the
console would not only be a great performer, but also priced incredibly
competitively.
Lastly, there is a rumour that Google may also be working on a smartwatch, just like Apple and Sony and LG.
While Sony did announce their smartwatch recently, it remains to be
seen whether Google is actually putting its financial backing into a
wrist-based smart device.
Forbes reports that at least one of
these three devices would be revealed towards the latter half of 2013,
but whether that actually happens or not remains to be seen.
Source: Forbes
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