CES 2018: Lenovo launches Smart Display with built-in Google Assistant

At CES 2018, Chinese computing giant Lenovo has announced the launch of Smart Display for home. Powered by Google Assistant, the displays are built on newly announced Qualcomm Home Hub Platform based on the Qualcomm SDA 624 SoC which features integrated CPU, GPU, and DSP, as well as robust Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, the Lenovo Smart Display, can also give you a hand at home after a long day's work.

The device can also be used as video calling through Google Duo, watching videos on YouTube, managing your connected devices.

With the Google Assistant, the Lenovo Smart Display is a singular command hub for your connected smart home devices, including those through Nest and other manufacturers from lighting to heating and more - all with just your voice or touch.

The Lenovo Smart Display's clean, minimalist design not only blends into your home but also adds a modern touch to it.

The displays are available in a soft Grey or natural Bamboo color, it matches most wooden, glass or granite tabletops.3 It's flexible too - the display can be positioned horizontally or vertically to fit nearly any space. When not in use, the display doubles as a digital picture frame - showcasing an ambient screen of beautiful pictures from a personally selected album in Google Photos^TM, or another background image of your choosing.

The 10-inch Lenovo Smart Display starts at $249.99 and the 8-inch model starts at $199.99, both expected to be available early this summer.4