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Google devices chief says ‘ambient computing’ is future goal

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Bloomberg • 2 min read
Google devices chief says ‘ambient computing’ is future goal
Alphabet SVP of Devices and Services Rick Osterloh discusses the company’s augmented reality ambitions including new AR glasses at Google I/O yesterday. Photo: Bloomberg
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Google is staking its vision for the future on what it’s calling “ambient computing,” according to Rick Osterloh, Google’s hardware chief.

“Computers should be able to help you with whatever you need seamlessly, and be all around you,” Osterloh said in a Bloomberg Television interview on Wednesday.

Earlier that day at its annual I/O conference, Alphabet Inc.’s Google introduced a fleet of product updates and upcoming devices, including a new Pixel-branded tablet and smartwatch.

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