Rumours emerge over Microsoft rival to Amazon Echo

Microsoft would appear to be prepping itself for a more confrontational launch into the smart home arena, as rumours start to circulate about a Cortana-powered device to rival the Amazon Echo.
While nothing has been confirmed by the Microsoft team to date, Windows Central has uncovered a couple of clues which hints at the launch of a Cortana-powered device. Microsoft is already active in the space, as Cortana is available on iOS and Android right now, however pitching in with its own smart speak