It’s been a few years since Google started working on a new operating system named Fuchsia. It is an open-source OS that prioritizes security, updatability, and performance and is aimed towards a range of devices.

Now it seems that Google is finally ready to launch the operating system in the market with version 1.0. A new product from the company named Google Nest Hub has appeared on Bluetooth SIG which reveals that the device runs Fuchsia 1.0.

It is noteworthy that the device listed on the website is “Google Home Hub” which was launched in 2018 and was later rebranded as “Google Nest Hub” and is not the Nest Hub 2nd Gen that was released this year.

The Nest Hub runs the Cast platform but the listing suggests Fuchsia 1.0 which could also refer to the initial “M1” release of the operating system. There’s also a possibility that the version number is just a placeholder.

Do note that this isn’t the first time a Fuchsia-running device has appeared on Bluetooth SIG. Last year, a device codenamed “Sapphire” had appeared on the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) website.

However, it seems unlikely for the operating system to be available for the general public or even developers anytime soon given the pace of development for Fuchsia. Google has tested running this new operating system on a few consumer devices, such as the Google Pixelbook, Nest Hub, and Nest Hub Max. Recently, Fuchsia opened the project to contribution from the public and began its “release” cycle.

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Google Nest Hub, which was originally named Google Home Hub when it was first announced, is reportedly all set to launch in India as early as next week. The report also says that the device could be priced at ₹8,999, which roughly converts to $126.

The reported Indian pricing makes it even cheaper than its pricing in the US where the device is currently on sale for $129. The smart home display device from Google was launched to counter the Amazon Echo Show that was launched in May 2017 and offers voice assistant and a touchscreen panel.

As said, Google had launched the Nest Hub as Google Home Hub in October last year. However, the company changed the branding at the Google I/O 2019 developer conference and put the smart home devices under the Nest brand. The company also announced a new variant of its smart display that it calls the Nest Hub Max.

The Google Nest Hub comes with a 7-inch touchscreen attached to a fabric-covered base similar to what we’ve seen on the Google Home. It comes with a built-in Google Assistant, Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity, and an Ambient EQ light sensor for adjusting the screen’s brightness automatically.

It offers a lot of functionalities, including setting alarms, turning off lights, TVs as well as lock the front door. It comes with ‘Voice Match’ where up to six people in the home can get their own personalized Routine.

You can control 10,000+ types of smart home devices from 1,000+ popular brands, said the company. Aside from YouTube, the device also comes with support for music from Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio and other popular music services.

The Google Nest Hub comes in four color options — Sand, Aqua, Chalk (Grey), and Charcoal (Black). When launched, it was priced at $149 in the US but is currently available for $129. However, it’s Indian pricing will reportedly be ₹8,999, which roughly converts to $126.

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Last year, Lynky announced the first Google Assitant-powered smart home hub with a display. Yes, Lynky is the first, not Lenovo, to announce a smart display powered by the Google Assistant. Almost a year later, Google is expected to unveil its own smart display. Details of the device called the Google Home Hub have surfaced.

Starting with the design, the Google Home Hub looks like a mash-up of an Android tablet and the Google Home Max. Personally, I think Google could have come up with a better design if it tried.

The display is 7-inches in size with thick bezels around it. The top bezel has a bunch of sensors but doesn’t seem to have a camera which is weird since the Lenovo Smart Display has a camera for video calling using Google Duo. There is a switch at the back of the Google Home Hub but that is for turning off the microphone.

The rear of the device looks like a large speaker and is covered in fabric. There sure are some speakers buried underneath that fabric but the design gives us concern about the audio performance. As shown in the images, the display practically covers the front leaving just a small bit of the base exposed.

Just like other Google Home devices, the Home Hub will only work when connected to a wall switch judging by the power cable at the back. The Home Hub will be powered by a 15W wall adapter according to the leaked specs.

The Google Home Hub will display relevant information such as weather, traffic, date and time. It will also be able to show live views of connected security cameras via a voice command. If you link it up with your Google Photos account, it will also display your pictures.

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The Google Home Hub will be available in Chalk (pictured above) and Charcoal. It will have support for dual-band Wi-Fi and weighs 480g. It is expected to sell for $149 and be announced alongside the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL on October 9.

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