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What it's like inside a life-size Google Home Max

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  • Massive Google Home Max

    Massive Google Home Max

    Tucked away on a grassy hill at Shoreline Amphitheater sits a life-size Google Home Max.

    The speaker made its first appearance backstage at this year's Coachella festival, where artists and influencers had the chance to check it out.

    The entire enclosure measures 15 x 10 x 10-feet.

    At Google I/O, it was our turn to get a tour.

    Google I/O 2018

    • What to expect and how to watch
    • Google Assistant is about to get much smarter
    • Google preps TPU 3.0 for AI, machine learning, model training
    • Google Research becomes Google AI to reflect AI-first ambitions
    • ​Google I/O vs. Microsoft Build: Dueling yet similar visions for developers
    • Google auditions to be your personal digital twin via Duplex, Google Assistant
    • Google makes it easier to incorporate machine learning into mobile apps
    • Google Maps updated to work with Camera, offer smart recommendations
    Published: May 9, 2018 -- 19:47 GMT (12:47 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • The entrance

    The entrance

    A glass door with the Google logo is the only barrier between the outside world and musical nirvana.

    Google I/O 2018

    • What to expect and how to watch
    • Google Assistant is about to get much smarter
    • Google preps TPU 3.0 for AI, machine learning, model training
    • Google Research becomes Google AI to reflect AI-first ambitions
    • ​Google I/O vs. Microsoft Build: Dueling yet similar visions for developers
    • Google auditions to be your personal digital twin via Duplex, Google Assistant
    • Google makes it easier to incorporate machine learning into mobile apps
    • Google Maps updated to work with Camera, offer smart recommendations
    Published: May 9, 2018 -- 19:47 GMT (12:47 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • Yes, the outside lights work

    Yes, the outside lights work

    The front panel of the real Google Home Max lights up as you interact with it. Not to let any detail go, Google built the same lights into the front panel. It's hard to see them lighting up here, but at night, the lights shine bright.

    Google I/O 2018

    • What to expect and how to watch
    • Google Assistant is about to get much smarter
    • Google preps TPU 3.0 for AI, machine learning, model training
    • Google Research becomes Google AI to reflect AI-first ambitions
    • ​Google I/O vs. Microsoft Build: Dueling yet similar visions for developers
    • Google auditions to be your personal digital twin via Duplex, Google Assistant
    • Google makes it easier to incorporate machine learning into mobile apps
    • Google Maps updated to work with Camera, offer smart recommendations
    Published: May 9, 2018 -- 19:47 GMT (12:47 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • A single speaker awaits you

    A single speaker awaits you

    To start the demo, Google has a suggested query. However, after the initial song selection you can ask the Home Max anything you normally would ask the Google Assistant smart speaker.

    Google I/O 2018

    • What to expect and how to watch
    • Google Assistant is about to get much smarter
    • Google preps TPU 3.0 for AI, machine learning, model training
    • Google Research becomes Google AI to reflect AI-first ambitions
    • ​Google I/O vs. Microsoft Build: Dueling yet similar visions for developers
    • Google auditions to be your personal digital twin via Duplex, Google Assistant
    • Google makes it easier to incorporate machine learning into mobile apps
    • Google Maps updated to work with Camera, offer smart recommendations
    Published: May 9, 2018 -- 19:47 GMT (12:47 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • Lights -- it's all about lights

    Lights -- it's all about lights

    Each song is limited to a 30-second clip due to licensing requirements, but the light show that accompanies each clip is unique and always changing.

    Google I/O 2018

    • What to expect and how to watch
    • Google Assistant is about to get much smarter
    • Google preps TPU 3.0 for AI, machine learning, model training
    • Google Research becomes Google AI to reflect AI-first ambitions
    • ​Google I/O vs. Microsoft Build: Dueling yet similar visions for developers
    • Google auditions to be your personal digital twin via Duplex, Google Assistant
    • Google makes it easier to incorporate machine learning into mobile apps
    • Google Maps updated to work with Camera, offer smart recommendations
    Published: May 9, 2018 -- 19:47 GMT (12:47 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • It's a little trippy

    It's a little trippy

    A series of mirrors and 85 LED panels work in unison to make the entire experience immersive.

    There are a total of 22 acrylic ribs inside, adding to the lighting effects.

    Google I/O 2018

    • What to expect and how to watch
    • Google Assistant is about to get much smarter
    • Google preps TPU 3.0 for AI, machine learning, model training
    • Google Research becomes Google AI to reflect AI-first ambitions
    • ​Google I/O vs. Microsoft Build: Dueling yet similar visions for developers
    • Google auditions to be your personal digital twin via Duplex, Google Assistant
    • Google makes it easier to incorporate machine learning into mobile apps
    • Google Maps updated to work with Camera, offer smart recommendations
    Published: May 9, 2018 -- 19:47 GMT (12:47 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • Google Home Max

    Google Home Max

    During the opening keynote, Google announced a series of new features coming to Google Assistant and its Home devices.

    Google I/O 2018

    • What to expect and how to watch
    • Google Assistant is about to get much smarter
    • Google preps TPU 3.0 for AI, machine learning, model training
    • Google Research becomes Google AI to reflect AI-first ambitions
    • ​Google I/O vs. Microsoft Build: Dueling yet similar visions for developers
    • Google auditions to be your personal digital twin via Duplex, Google Assistant
    • Google makes it easier to incorporate machine learning into mobile apps
    • Google Maps updated to work with Camera, offer smart recommendations
    Published: May 9, 2018 -- 19:47 GMT (12:47 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • Assistant gets smarter

    Assistant gets smarter

    Assistant will gain six new voices, extended listening times for a more conversation-like experience.

    Google even showed a demo of Duplex, an upcoming feature where Google Assistant makes calls on your behalf to schedule haircuts or an oil change. It was both creepy and impressive at the same time.

    Google I/O 2018

    • What to expect and how to watch
    • Google Assistant is about to get much smarter
    • Google preps TPU 3.0 for AI, machine learning, model training
    • Google Research becomes Google AI to reflect AI-first ambitions
    • ​Google I/O vs. Microsoft Build: Dueling yet similar visions for developers
    • Google auditions to be your personal digital twin via Duplex, Google Assistant
    • Google makes it easier to incorporate machine learning into mobile apps
    • Google Maps updated to work with Camera, offer smart recommendations
    Published: May 9, 2018 -- 19:47 GMT (12:47 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • It's worth a visit

    It's worth a visit

    My favorite part of being inside a Google Home Max wasn't the music, but the air conditioning.

    If you have a chance to check out the mega-sized Google Home Max in your city, it's worth a quick tour.

    Google I/O 2018

    • What to expect and how to watch
    • Google Assistant is about to get much smarter
    • Google preps TPU 3.0 for AI, machine learning, model training
    • Google Research becomes Google AI to reflect AI-first ambitions
    • ​Google I/O vs. Microsoft Build: Dueling yet similar visions for developers
    • Google auditions to be your personal digital twin via Duplex, Google Assistant
    • Google makes it easier to incorporate machine learning into mobile apps
    • Google Maps updated to work with Camera, offer smart recommendations
    Published: May 9, 2018 -- 19:47 GMT (12:47 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

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Jason Cipriani

By Jason Cipriani | May 9, 2018 -- 19:47 GMT (12:47 PDT) | Topic: Internet of Things

  • Massive Google Home Max
  • The entrance
  • Yes, the outside lights work
  • A single speaker awaits you
  • Lights -- it's all about lights
  • It's a little trippy
  • Google Home Max
  • Assistant gets smarter
  • It's worth a visit

Despite its size, the giant speaker can be moved and will begin showing up in random cities across the US.

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It's a little trippy

A series of mirrors and 85 LED panels work in unison to make the entire experience immersive.

There are a total of 22 acrylic ribs inside, adding to the lighting effects.

Google I/O 2018

  • What to expect and how to watch
  • Google Assistant is about to get much smarter
  • Google preps TPU 3.0 for AI, machine learning, model training
  • Google Research becomes Google AI to reflect AI-first ambitions
  • ​Google I/O vs. Microsoft Build: Dueling yet similar visions for developers
  • Google auditions to be your personal digital twin via Duplex, Google Assistant
  • Google makes it easier to incorporate machine learning into mobile apps
  • Google Maps updated to work with Camera, offer smart recommendations
Published: May 9, 2018 -- 19:47 GMT (12:47 PDT)

Caption by: Jason Cipriani

6 of 9 NEXT PREV

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By Jason Cipriani | May 9, 2018 -- 19:47 GMT (12:47 PDT) | Topic: Internet of Things

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