[ad_1] In use At this point, the capabilities of Alexa and Google Assistant are well known. To quickly recap, you can ask both speakers to control devices in your home, play audio, answer questions, give you info from your personal accounts (e.g., Google Calendar) and link up to third-party services that make these speakers even […]
Category: smart speaker
Huawei teams with Devialet on a $300 smart speaker for China
[ad_1] It’s also got one-touch control, Huawei’s HiLink smart home control, Huawei’s “Xiaoyi” voice assistant and support for Huawei music. The speaker was unveiled at the same time as Huawei’s iPad Pro-like MatePad Pro tablet. Huawei already has a couple of smart speakers, including one that strongly resembles (wait for it) Apple’s HomePod. Devialet said […]
Amazon Music HD expands 3D audio library with Warner Music Group tracks
[ad_1] “Listening to music is by nature a creative and emotional experience, and to take that experience a level deeper through Dolby Atmos is something we wanted to offer to both artists and fans,” Allan Coye, WMG’s SVP of digital strategy and business development, said in a statement. WMG teamed up with Dolby to bring […]
Sonos buys an AI startup to improve voice control for its speakers
[ad_1] Snips is a small, 50-person outfit, and that was reflected in the size and speed of the deal. Sonos bought the firm for $37.5 million, and it quietly closed on November 14th. The buyout is a recognition of an intensifying smart speaker market. Competitors have usually leaned more on voice assistants than audio quality […]
Echo Studio review: Amazon finally nailed the audio quality
[ad_1] Once you’ve found a good spot, all you have to do is add the device to your Alexa app. A few taps later and the Echo Studio is set up and ready to go. There’s an audio-calibration feature that analyzes the room for the best acoustic performance. However, that process begins automatically when you […]
Amazon Echo Show falls victim to an old flaw at hacking contest
[ad_1] The patch gap was a “common factor” in many of the Internet of Things hacks at the contest, Gorenc added. This was the first time contestants could target devices in the Home Automation category, and there were a number of firsts beyond that. Fluoroacetate also compromised a Sony X800G TV (the first television target […]
Florida police obtain Alexa recordings in murder investigation
[ad_1] Unlike a pioneering murder case in Arkansas, Hallandale police weren’t expecting a complete audio capture. The search warrant indicated that cops obtained “Amazon Echo Recordings w/ Alexa Voice Command,” suggesting that they were only hoping that one or both of the Crespos may have inadvertently set off the Echo Dots during the incident. Outside […]
Apple re-releases HomePod update to avoid bricking speakers
[ad_1] Relax, HomePod owners — it’s now safe to update your speaker again. Apple has re-released the HomePod’s multi-user update (now 13.2.1) to fix the problem that bricked some users’ speakers, particularly after they tried to solve the issue by rebooting their device. You’re still asked to contact Apple Support if your speaker is dead […]
Sonos offers its early adopters a 30 percent discount on new speakers
[ad_1] The scheme is open to owners of Connect, Connect:Amp, ZP80, ZP90, ZP100, ZP120 and the first generation Play:5 for now. If you’re one of those early adopters, you’ll be able to follow an upgrade process through the Sonos app. You’ll see a Trade Up section in My Account, from which you can select eligible […]
HomePod update adds multi-user support and music handoffs
[ad_1] The new software also introduces audio Handoffs with iPhones. You can bring your iPhone close to put calls on speaker, take your home listening on the road or otherwise listen where you see fit. Other additions? You can listen to ambient sounds to relax, and set sleep timers with either those sounds or music […]