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fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Ring founder details the camera company's 'intelligent assistant' era | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Ring founder details the camera company's 'intelligent assistant' era | TechCrunch

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fromgizmodo.com
1 day ago

Soundoks Mix Review: This Loud-Ass Party Speaker Almost Got Me High AF

The Soundboks Mix is indeed loud, folks. It didn't quake the Earth upon which we walk or anything like that, but it's got juice.
Music production
#spotify
Podcast
fromRAIN News
2 days ago

Spotify enables a pure audio experience with new video-off setting

Spotify introduces toggles to disable video features, returning focus to audio experiences.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
2 days ago

Spotify enables a pure audio experience with new video-off setting

Spotify introduces toggles to disable video features, returning focus to audio experiences.
more#spotify
Gadgets
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Engadget review recap: ASUS ZenBook A16, AirPods Max 2, Sonos Play and LG Sound Suite

Engadget reviews a variety of devices, highlighting significant updates and improvements in products from ASUS, Apple, Sonos, and LG.
Roam Research
fromWIRED
4 days ago

I Tried Dyson's First Robot Mop. I Wasn't Blown Away

Dyson's Spot+Scrub Ai effectively vacuums and mops but struggles with height limitations and edge cleaning.
Digital life
fromZDNET
6 days ago

I tested Gemini on Android Auto and now I can't stop talking to it: 5 tasks it nails

Gemini is now integrated into Android Auto, providing answers to both simple and complex queries effectively.
Apple
fromZDNET
5 days ago

I tested the AirPods Max 2, Sony XM6, and Bose Ultra 2: Why Bose is my top pick

Apple's AirPods Max 2 excel for users within the Apple ecosystem, offering unique features that enhance the experience with multiple Apple devices.
fromZDNET
5 days ago

Samsung's latest TV firmware update fixes the Chromecast issue for older models - finally

Google may have sunsetted the Chromecast hardware, but a new firmware update for Samsung TVs will add Google Cast support for all 2026 models as well as select older models - possibly as far back as 2023.
Television
Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Sony Bravia Theater Bar 5 review: A basic TV sound booster

The Sony Bravia Theater Bar 5 offers excellent sound quality and bass performance at an entry-level price, making it suitable for smaller spaces.
#whatsapp
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
4 days ago

WhatsApp adds a better, native interface for CarPlay

Meta has improved WhatsApp for CarPlay with a native interface and enhanced features for user accessibility.
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
4 days ago

WhatsApp adds a better, native interface for CarPlay

Meta has improved WhatsApp for CarPlay with a native interface and enhanced features for user accessibility.
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#amazon
Podcast
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

How the Amazon Echo learned to talk - and listen

Jeff Bezos aimed to create a voice computer, leading to the development of the Echo speaker and Alexa voice assistant despite numerous challenges.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Amazon is making an Alexa phone

Amazon is developing a new smartphone, code-named 'Transformer', focused on integrating Alexa and artificial intelligence capabilities.
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Amazon is reportedly working on a new phone built around Alexa

Amazon plans to re-enter the smartphone market with a new device codenamed 'Transformer' focusing on AI and easier access to its services.
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Amazon working on new smartphone with Alexa at its core, report says | TechCrunch

Amazon is developing a new smartphone codenamed 'Transformer' with a focus on AI and integration with its services.
Gadgets
fromTechRepublic
2 weeks ago

Amazon Reportedly Building AI Smartphone to Revive Alexa Ecosystem

Amazon is reportedly developing a smartphone called 'Transformer' to integrate with Alexa and enhance user interaction with its services.
Podcast
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

How the Amazon Echo learned to talk - and listen

Jeff Bezos aimed to create a voice computer, leading to the development of the Echo speaker and Alexa voice assistant despite numerous challenges.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Amazon is making an Alexa phone

Amazon is developing a new smartphone, code-named 'Transformer', focused on integrating Alexa and artificial intelligence capabilities.
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Amazon is reportedly working on a new phone built around Alexa

Amazon plans to re-enter the smartphone market with a new device codenamed 'Transformer' focusing on AI and easier access to its services.
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Amazon working on new smartphone with Alexa at its core, report says | TechCrunch

Amazon is developing a new smartphone codenamed 'Transformer' with a focus on AI and integration with its services.
Gadgets
fromTechRepublic
2 weeks ago

Amazon Reportedly Building AI Smartphone to Revive Alexa Ecosystem

Amazon is reportedly developing a smartphone called 'Transformer' to integrate with Alexa and enhance user interaction with its services.
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#sonos
fromZDNET
4 days ago
Gadgets

Sonos Play vs Sonos Move 2: Why I'd go with the $200 cheaper Bluetooth speaker

fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
Gadgets

The Sonos speaker blew me away with audio quality I've yet to hear from a Wi-Fi model

Gadgets
fromgizmodo.com
2 weeks ago

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos introduces the $299 Play, a portable Bluetooth speaker aimed at enhancing its home sound ecosystem.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Sonos Play review: The company's best portable speaker so far

The Sonos Play is a versatile portable speaker positioned between the Move 2 and Roam, offering impressive sound quality and features.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
4 days ago

Sonos Play vs Sonos Move 2: Why I'd go with the $200 cheaper Bluetooth speaker

Sonos' portable Bluetooth speakers are versatile options for both dedicated fans and casual users seeking easy access to the Sonos ecosystem.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 week ago

I've Been Testing the New Sonos Play for Weeks. It's My New Favorite

Sonos' new speaker, the Play, offers exceptional sound quality, versatility, and improved connectivity, making it potentially the best model in their lineup.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

The Sonos Play is a versatile Bluetooth speaker for Sonos fans

The Sonos Play is a versatile portable speaker combining features of the Roam and Move, offering Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

The Sonos speaker blew me away with audio quality I've yet to hear from a Wi-Fi model

Sonos introduces the Play speaker, a versatile option between the Roam 2 and Move 2, offering impressive sound quality and value.
Gadgets
fromgizmodo.com
2 weeks ago

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos introduces the $299 Play, a portable Bluetooth speaker aimed at enhancing its home sound ecosystem.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Sonos Play review: The company's best portable speaker so far

The Sonos Play is a versatile portable speaker positioned between the Move 2 and Roam, offering impressive sound quality and features.
more#sonos
EU data protection
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Smart TVs and voice assistants are the next gatekeepers

Smart TVs and voice assistants are becoming major gatekeepers in content access, prompting calls for regulatory oversight under the Digital Markets Act.
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Google quietly releases an offline-first AI dictation app on iOS | TechCrunch

Google released an offline-first dictation app called Google AI Edge Eloquent for iOS, featuring advanced speech recognition and text editing capabilities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Alright mate?': Amazon pins UK hopes on AI upgrade of Alexa

We've eliminated the need for that Alexa-speak, such as 'turn on bedroom lamp two', you can just speak naturally. Alexa+ knows you, your home, your family. And is available anywhere, any time, as life does not happen in a chat box.
Arsenal
European startups
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Alexa+ launches in the UK

Amazon's next-generation Alexa+ voice assistant launches in early access across the UK with enhanced conversational abilities, contextual awareness, and British cultural understanding.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
5 days ago

I found Android Auto's hidden shortcut that automates any task in your car - and it's brilliant

Android Auto's Custom Assistant allows users to automate tasks with preset actions, enhancing convenience while driving.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Google Home's latest update makes Gemini better at understanding your commands

Google's Home app update enhances Gemini AI for more natural smart home control and improved device identification.
Gadgets
fromwww.engadget.com
6 days ago

Samsung's Music Studio speakers and two of its 2026 soundbars are available now

Samsung announced pricing for new speakers and soundbars, with advanced features for immersive audio experiences.
#alexa-ai-assistant
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Alexa+ gets a new 'adults only' personality option that curses but won't get into NSFW content | TechCrunch

Amazon launches Sassy personality for Alexa+ with adult-only access, requiring security verification and excluding use with Amazon Kids.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Alexa+ gets a new 'adults only' personality option that curses but won't get into NSFW content | TechCrunch

Amazon launches Sassy personality for Alexa+ with adult-only access, requiring security verification and excluding use with Amazon Kids.
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Artificial intelligence
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Amazon's Alexa has had an AI upgrade. Now she's got more to say

Amazon is launching Alexa+, an AI-powered upgrade to Echo smart speakers in the UK that makes the digital assistant more conversational, proactive, and capable of following conversation threads.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Alexa+ can now swear, thanks to a new personality style

Amazon introduced a 'sassy' personality option for Alexa+ that uses censored profanity, playful sarcasm, and witty comebacks while maintaining safety guardrails against harmful content.
Apple
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Apple's Rumored Smart 'HomePad' Gets a New Release Timeline

Apple's HomePad smart home hub is reportedly scheduled for fall 2026 release, featuring a 7-inch square display, wall-mounting capability, and Apple Intelligence integration.
Apple
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

Apple's HomePad gets delayed again, rumor claims

Apple's long-rumored smart home hub device, HomePad, is expected to launch this fall with a 7-inch display, front-facing camera, and proximity sensors, priced around $350.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Getting the first word in voice search

Voice search usage is growing, creating brand opportunities while requiring optimisation for accuracy, shopping trust, and adaptation to screenless interactions.
Gadgets
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Sonos has a plan to make you love its speaker system again

Sonos launches new speakers and refocuses on home sound systems strategy to rebuild brand trust after a catastrophic May 2024 app update that damaged customer relationships.
#sonos-speakers
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

Sonos returns with two new speakers, reviving an old favorite and introducing a new player

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

Sonos returns with two new speakers, reviving an old favorite and introducing a new player

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Gadgets
fromEngadget
1 month ago

The Sonos Play puts the best parts of the Era 100 in a portable speaker

Sonos released the Play, a $299 portable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker positioned between the Roam 2 and Move 2, featuring Era 100-inspired audio components in a thinner, more portable design with IP67 water and dust resistance.
Apple
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

Apple's Siri future is hybrid, integrated - and already here

Apple will power a much smarter Siri via a hybrid model using on-device processing and Google's Gemini through Private Cloud Compute while enforcing privacy controls.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 month ago

This Slick Little Music Box Can Vibe Out Any Living Room

Wiim Amp Ultra delivers superior sound quality and reliable streaming amplification as a compelling Sonos alternative with excellent design and customization options.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Wiim Sound review: This smart speaker is so close to fully replacing my Sonos

The Wiim Sound offers competitive audio quality and high-fidelity support at $300, but requires a remote for voice control and has a smaller display than comparable smart speakers from Sonos, Amazon, and Apple.
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

OpenAI is allegedly making a pricey smart speaker with a built-in camera

Ever since OpenAI acquired ex-Apple chief designer Jony Ive's design startup, rumors have been rampant about what kind of product the collaboration will yield. Clearly, it would have to be some sort of hardware piece - a first for OpenAI. At first, insiders hinted at an AI pen, then the clues shifted things towards something simpler - AI earbuds. Now insiders familiar with the matter claim that there are three
Mobile UX
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Motorola's Bose-Tuned Speaker Automatically Follows You Room to Room - Yanko Design

The Moto Sound Flow portable speaker addresses design and connectivity frustrations through aesthetic appeal, Bose-tuned audio, and UWB technology for seamless automatic connection.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

You can now make Alexa's AI personality more friendly, blunt, or chilled out

Amazon launches three personality style presets for Alexa Plus users in the US: Brief, Chill, and Sweet, allowing customization of how the voice assistant communicates.
Gadgets
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+ gets new personality options | TechCrunch

Amazon launches three customizable Alexa+ personality styles—Brief, Chill, and Sweet—allowing users to adjust the AI assistant's tone and communication approach.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Why Amazon's Echo Hub became my favorite way to control my smart home

Echo Hub is a pared-down, wall-mountable smart home control panel providing touchscreen and Alexa voice control without streaming, ads, or extraneous features.
Gadgets
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Voice Control Basics: Making Your Smart Home Work With A Single Command - Social Media Explorer

Intent-based voice control uses LLMs and contextual signals to understand natural language and trigger smart-home and small-business actions seamlessly.
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Sonos vs. Samsung: I compared sound systems from both brands, and it's pretty darn close

Sonos' soundbars are incredibly easy to use; as long as your TV has an eARC port and your home has Wi-Fi, you can maximize their performance and features. All of Sonos' home theater products -- soundbars, rear speakers, and subwoofers -- offer exceptional performance with a plug-and-play setup.
Gadgets
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fromEngadget
1 month ago

Amazon introduces three personality styles for Alexa+

Amazon introduces three customizable personality styles for Alexa+ users: Brief, Chill, and Sweet, allowing personalized communication preferences based on expressiveness, emotional openness, formality, directness, and humor.
#amazon-alexa
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

12+ powerful Alexa commands you should start using at home (no subscriptions required)

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

I lived with the Echo Show 11 for weeks, and developed trust issues with Alexa

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

12+ powerful Alexa commands you should start using at home (no subscriptions required)

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

I lived with the Echo Show 11 for weeks, and developed trust issues with Alexa

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Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Google Home finally adds support for buttons

Google Home now supports programmable smart buttons as automation starters, enabling physical button presses to trigger automations and control devices.
#alexa
fromEngadget
2 months ago
Gadgets

Alexa+ is now available nationwide, with a free text-based version for non-Prime members to try

fromEngadget
2 months ago
Gadgets

Alexa+ is now available nationwide, with a free text-based version for non-Prime members to try

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Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Sonos' first new hardware since app debacle targets your most complex audio setup

Sonos released the Amp Multi, an eight-channel GaN-powered amplifier designed for large architectural Sonos speaker installations, sold through installers with pricing by quote.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I changed 3 settings on my Sonos soundbar to instantly improve the audio performance

Soundbar placement, room layout, content format, and height-channel adjustments determine Dolby Atmos immersion and dialogue clarity; adding Sonos speakers and subwoofers improves performance.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

This smart home breakthrough lets you control appliances without Wi-Fi (and its security risks)

Emerson's SmartVoice enables on-device voice control for fans, heaters, air fryers, and plugs without Wi‑Fi or a hub, reducing privacy and cyberattack risks.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Amazon has started automatically upgrading Prime members to Alexa Plus

Amazon automatically upgraded some Prime members' Alexa devices to LLM-powered Alexa Plus without opt-in; users can revert but report slower responses and increased ads.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Marshall's new hub connects to multiple Bluetooth speakers without pairing

Marshall's Heddon is a $299.99 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Auracast music streaming hub that broadcasts to multiple Auracast-compatible speakers without pairing.
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Own a smart TV? These 13 features can dramatically improve your performance - here's how

TVs are no longer just displays that you connect to a cable box or streaming device to make them smarter. Also: 21 hidden Netflix settings and secret codes everyone should know They're full-fledged computers now, complete with operating systems, app stores, background services, and internet connections. As a result, they come with a ton of hidden settings, permissions, and features that most people never know about or use.
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