Nexus 8 is coming soon

Google is rumoured to be launched Nexus 8 soon. But rumours become rumoured. No specific release date, price, spaces has authentic news. But tech thought guess LG or ASUS would be no longer with Nexus series. Google hires HTC for its Nexus 8. Nexus from HTC, sounds good.
What do you think? What surprise is waiting for you from Google?