Looks like an Echo cylinder with a small screen and speaker. But is not voice activated. AI / Cognitive? In the past have been impressed by LG's experiments with smart appliances, we used and tested several in innovation settings. before they could be networked. Note the use of the Alljoyn system, which has been mentioned for inclusion in Windows 10. More next week at CES.In the Verge:
" .... The hub, announced today ahead of a demonstration at CES next week, is visually similar to Amazon's Echo, and like that device, features a large built-in speaker that can stream music. But where the Echo is only gradually moving from cool curio to useful gadget, LG is pitching the SmartThinQ as the "gateway" to your automated home, connecting to smart refrigerators, washing machines, and air conditioners, and displaying their information on a 3.5-inch color LCD display. ... The hub uses the open AllJoyn "internet of things" platform, connecting to other appliances — both smart and conventional — via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Zigbee .... "
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