For past few days, Microsoft is in the headline constantly for its ambitious Home Hub project, which was once thought to be a competitor for Amazon Echo and Google Home.
As per the latest news, the Home Hub is nothing of that sort and it is a feature designed for Windows 10 specifically to make the PC’s more communal and interactive.
According to the sources, the Home Hub is not a dedicated device, but a software on the PC without any additional hardware requirement. This feature is compatible only on Windows 10 PCs including All-In-Ones and 2-in-1’s with touch screens. This has all the feature just like Amazon Echo and Google Home with an additional screen, which make things more approachable.
The software giant is also planning to integrate sharing features, new user interfaces, always-listening Cortana, and apps that take advantage of new APIs, to make it more compelling. Additionally, this functionality will be extended to other platforms including Android, iOS, and Windows 10 Mobile.
Moreover, the company is also planning to manufacture All-in-Ones specifically for Home Hub with other OEMs like Lenovo and HP. However, the project has been delayed due to more refinement and improvements that need to be made to Windows 10.