The portable TicHome ##try from Chinese AI firm Mobvoi is expected to offer Google Assistant a take anywhere smart ##phone device when it rolls out this winter . The battery - powered device , which is set to retail for under $ 100 , was designed to be an inexpensive way to integrate AI into daily life ; it is activated the same way as Google Home and other third party services such as Nest and Spotify , with the listed expected to grow as Google adds functionality to its assistant .
The portable TicHome Mini from Chinese AI firm Mobvoi is expected to make Google Assistant a take anywhere smart home device when it rolls out this winter. The battery-powered device, which is set to retail for under $100, was designed to be an inexpensive way to introduce AI into daily life; it is activated the same way as Google Home and supports third party services such as Nest and Spotify, with the listed expected to grow as Google adds functionality to its assistant.