Ubi review: This voice-controlled computer is too obtuse for the modern smart home

Its manufacturer ambitiously calls the Ubi—a voice-operated computer—the “Voice of The Internet.” It’s a small box (measuring 4.75 by 4.75 inches and 1.5 inches thick) designed to plug directly into an electrical outlet. With its integrated microphone and speaker, it looks much like an intercom. Once connected to your home Wi-Fi network, you can use the