Amazon Echo could have a rival smart speaker in the future developed by Alphabet's Nest that has reportedly been experiencing some tough times. A report has surfaced that includes a list of future Google and Nest products that would include a voice-recognition Wi-Fi speaker that competes with Echo. This Internet of Things (IoT) device is described as Apple's digital assistant Siri in a box.

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The Information posted a colossal info dump that shows a mass exodus of workers at the Nest company Dropcam, according to Ars Technica. Dropcam co-founder Greg Duffy also left and reportedly referred to Nest CEO Tony Fadell as a "tyrant."    

Google has developed the voice tech to build a smart speaker due to products and features created for Android devices and Google.com search engine. It would be possible to add its technology to a stand-alone device.   

Google supposedly rejected Nest's original request to develop the smart speaker. In addition, The Information's report shares it is unclear when Google would release the new device, and there is a chance it will never build the Wi-Fi speaker.

Several concepts are included in the report of future web-connected security system devices.

The first is a wireless hub code-named Flintstone. It would use the company's low-power communication tech named Thread that has reportedly been in the works for three years. Alphabet has pushed Nest to release the IoT device this fall but the project has been changed or killed many times.

Flintstone would link to a series of Pinna sensors that could be in the form of two magnets on the door and door frame. They would connect to the hub using the Thread standard.

Nest is also reportedly developing a Bluetooth tag named Keshi that would function as a presence sensor for Flintstone. It would alert the wireless hub whether users are present or absent.   

In related news Amazon recently launched a small voice-activated portable version of Echo named Tap, according to Fortune. The smart device includes a digital assistant that can answer questions, switch on lights, and order items from Amazon.com. The company also rolled out a wireless speaker that allows users to play music from smartphones.   

here's a first look at Amazon Tap: