This is kinda a neat idea. I might want a couple of these for the shop 
I’ve been a republic customer from about 2012 and they have been a mostly good compony so far. I do not think they are planning on charging a monthly bill for using it at launch either.
No camera. How would you survive? 
If they made one that looked like a Star Trek com badge (original series) I’d be all over that 
The broadcast feature on the google home (and mini) is like this. Soooo nice!
Actually in favor of such items. I see Facebook and other social media is pushing for the young child business, and I feel that is wrong headed (kids see electronic parental permissions as a contest).
Tough enough keeping your children safe these days without wondering about people communicating from hundreds of miles away with make believe names//handles…