Back when the Google Home Hub was not yet a thing, three manufacturers unveiled (vague) “smart display” release plans. For some reason, it took a lot of time for these to materialize, with Lenovo’s 8 and 10-inch models available stateside since late July, followed by JBL Link View pre-orders kicked off in August ahead of an early September rollout.

At long last, the LG WK9 that was first showcased by Google all the way back in January is up for grabs, fetching $199.99 in the US after a $100 introductory discount. B&H Photo Video has it listed even cheaper, at $196.99 with “holiday savings”, ...