[ad_1] “In collaboration with Audio Lab in the US, we have been able to develop multi-dimensional surround sound that can be more accessible at home, which was previously only possible with a separate home-theater system,” said Seong Cho, a Samsung Electronics senior VP. Both soundbars support Dolby Atmos, DTS:X from DTS and eArc support. They […]
Category: alexa
Alexa now works hands-free in the Alexa app itself
[ad_1] Alexa allows hands-free control of all manner of devices, but there’s been one glaring exception: its own smartphone app. Amazon has finally brought that feature directly to Android and iOS devices via a new update. All you need to do is open the Alexa app, either manually or (ironically) via Google Assistant or Siri […]
Amazon will stop supporting its Dash Wand shopping device on July 21st
[ad_1] Amazon is dropping support for yet another Alexa device in a matter of weeks. AFTVnews has learned that Amazon will no longer support the Dash Wand shopping helper as of July 21st, 2020. It didn’t explain why (we’ve asked Amazon for comment), but it did encourage owners to participate in a device recycling program. […]
Amazon offers steep discounts on a host of Echo speakers
[ad_1] All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. If you buy something through one of the links on this page, we may earn an affiliate commission. Amazon is known to discount an Echo device every now and then, but now? It’s going all-out. The internet retailer […]
Get two 10-inch Echo Show displays for the price of one
[ad_1] All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. If you buy something through one of the links on this page, we may earn an affiliate commission. Best Buy is making it easier than usual to outfit your home with smart displays. It’s running a sale on […]
The BBC’s Beeb voice assistant is ready for testing on PC
[ad_1] Last year the BBC announced it was working on its own voice assistant, called “Beeb,” designed to help customers take advantage of voice assistant technology regardless of their accent. Existing assistants still have issues understanding accents, and nowhere is this truer than Britain, which has a broad range of accents despite its small geographic […]
Amazon’s Echo Look fashion camera will stop working on July 24th
[ad_1] We hope you wren’t leaning on Amazon’s Echo Look for fashion advice — you’ll have to find an alternative soon. Amazon has confirmed to Voicebot.ai (via TechCrunch) that that it’s shutting down Echo Look functionality on July 24th. Simply put, the company no longer feels the Look is necessary given recent changes. Now that […]
Google is working on voice confirmation for purchases with Assistant
[ad_1] Soon you’ll be able to make purchases through Google Assistant using just your voice. As Android Police reports, a new Voice Match setting has been discovered in the Assistant’s Payments and Security settings pane — a pretty strong indicator that Google’ Voice Match technology will be its next pathway to hands-free shopping. According to […]
Samsung’s 2020 soundbars include models with Alexa and object tracking
[ad_1] For some, the most interesting models may be the decidedly more affordable Lifestyle models. The S series (pictured above) has a friendlier-looking round design covered in the Kvadrat textiles used for one of Samsung’s Galaxy S20 cases. The S60T also throws in Alexa voice control as well as a wide-range tweeter. That model costs […]
Grab two Echo Show 5 smart displays for $90 at Amazon and Best Buy
[ad_1] Buy Echo Show 5 on Best Buy – $90 (for two) A previous deal dropped the price of an individual unit down to $50, but this is a steeper overall discount if you’re in the market for two. The Echo Show 5 is Amazon’s entry-level smart display, but don’t let that fool you. It […]