https://medium.com/@Michael_Spencer/google-duplex-demo-will-propel-google-home-sales-in-2018-de16aabf6f7f > Amazon and Google smart speakers penetration and sales into our homes over the last 24 months has exceeded expectations. Apple reportedly ships 600k HomePods during Q1 as Amazon faces increasing competition, it’s not terrible but it’s pretty bad to the numbers Alexa devices and Google Home and Google Home minis have been getting. > The HomePod is however $349 and mostly only for those who are Apple Music subscribers.