Don't forget Google has a competitor for the Homepod too, the Home Max. I'm a bit skeptical that either device will be especially successful, despite the fact t

Don't forget Google has a competitor for the Homepod too, the Home Max. I'm a bit skeptical that either device will be especially successful, despite the fact that they have had positive reviews. Their price makes them a significantly more niche, and they have stiff competition from companies that are already established in that market segment (e.g. Sonos). Interestingly Amazon seems to be staying out of that end. I wonder if they are waiting it out - Echo was kind of a surprise success originally after all.