Google pop-up store opens in New York in time for holidays
NEW YORK — Need an impressive or unique present for someone on your upcoming holiday list?
Just Google (GOOG) it.
The tech giant rolled out new products ranging from home to personal use at the exclusive Made by Google pop-up store in Manhattan's Flatiron district Tuesday.
"Technology is here to stay; it has to fit in our environment," said Ivy Ross, vice president of design and use experience for Google.
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Some items rolled out for consumers include a Google Pixel 2 smartphone with a high-end camera that unlocks with one touch and retails for $649 to $849.
There's new wireless earphone technology called pixel buds that pairs with Google Assistant to help with everything from directions to language translation, along with Google Home Mini (a smaller version of Google Home).
The New York pop-up store, at 10 Fifth Avenue, opens to the public Thursday, and will run until Dec. 31. It will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. The only other pop-up store is in Los Angeles.
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