Don’t be fooled by the adorable name: Lynky has the Echo Show in its sights

It seems inevitable that Google will eventually unveil a direct rival the Echo Show, but in the meantime we have Lynky, a touchscreen smart home hub with Google Assistant built in. Much like Amazon’s device, Lynky combines a tablet-like interface with all the handy functionality you’ve come to expect from your voice assistant of choice. The hub, which you can either place on a desk or wall mount to replace your boring old light switch, is WiFi, Bluetooth and Zigbee-enabled, and its two-microphone array means you should be able to boss your smart home around without getting a sore throat in the process. It’ll be your one-stop-shop for podcasts, news blasts and – crucially – intentionally stupid questions, but the apparent lack of a camera means you can forget about fashion tips. Probably for the best. Back it on Indiegogo from $99.

Matt Tate Contributor

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I'm fascinated by all things tech, but if you were going to leave me on a desert island, I'd probably ask for my Nintendo Switch, a drone, and a pair of noise-cancelling cans to block out the relentless seagull racket. When I'm not on Stuff duty you'll probably find me subscribing to too many podcasts, playing too many video games, or telling anyone who will listen that Spurs are going to win a trophy this season.

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Video games, VR, smartwatches, headphones, smart speakers, bizarre Kickstarter campaigns