[ad_1] This doesn’t appear to affect the Home Max, displays like the Home Hub or Nest-branded speakers. It’s not clear when there might be a fix. However, it’s a serious problem for those unfortunate owners affected by the glitch. While it’s a relatively minor hassle to get a speaker replaced under warranty, many Home and […]
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Google’s Nest Mini speaker has upgraded sound and a wall mount
[ad_1] There are some under-the-hood convenience upgrades as well. A faster processor can process Assistant requests sooner. Ultrasound, meanwhile, helps the Mini both make voices more audible over noise and light up volume controls when you get close. The speaker is even more eco-friendly, with a top made from plastic bottles and a body that’s […]
Watch Google’s Pixel 4 event right here at 10AM ET
[ad_1] Yes, it’s finally time — A month after the invitations went out, the next Made by Google event is upon us. You can watch the livestream here starting at 10AM Eastern in addition to following our liveblog. There’s a lot expected at this event, and the Pixel 4 phones are really just the beginning […]
New leak shows Google’s Nest Mini comes with a wall mount
[ad_1] Most notable about today’s leak is that it doesn’t look like the Nest Mini features a 3.5mm headphone jack. Back when information about the Nest Mini first started making the online rounds, at least one report suggested Google would add an auxiliary port for external speakers. For whatever reason, it doesn’t look like Google […]
The BBC is developing its own voice assistant called ‘Beeb’
[ad_1] This problem is being tackled by the BBC, which is preparing to launch its own voice assistant. As reported in The Guardian, the BBC has pledged that its upcoming assistant will be able to understand regional British accents. The “Beeb” voice assistant will not come with its own hardware like an Amazon Echo or […]
Baidu takes second place from Google in the smart speaker market
[ad_1] An abysmal performance by Google further helped Baidu. The company shipped 4.3 million Home and Nest-branded devices in Q2 2019, down from 5.4 million during the same period last year. The drop in shipments represents a 19.8 percent year on year decline for Google. Notably, of the five main companies included in today’s report, […]
Google’s next Nest Mini speaker could be wall-mountable
[ad_1] There’s also talk of proximity awareness similar to what you find in devices like the Nest Hub Max, although this would unsurprisingly be limited to showing the current volume as you got closer. And yes, there are supposedly new colors in the works. We’ve asked Google for comment, although it typically doesn’t address rumors. […]
Sonos’ portable smart speaker leaks in greater detail
[ad_1] This also offers a first peek at the Move’s docking station, and reveals just how you’ll charge after your audio adventures are over. In addition to the USB-C connection for on-the-go power, there will be dedicated contacts to hook into the charging station itself. You’ll just have to click the Move into place to […]
Spotify tests simplified speaker handoff feature
[ad_1] This streamlines the handoff experience, as users won’t have to open Spotify and dig through menus to change devices; a single button handles it all. The feature seems to still be in testing, and tech blog Thurrott reports that the notification isn’t always sent. But given the brand’s focus on the Spotify Connect feature […]
Samsung’s Galaxy Home smart speaker is still alive, somehow
[ad_1] “We’re continuing to refine and enhance the Galaxy Home prior to launch, and look forward to sharing more with Galaxy fans soon,” the company told Engadget in a statement. So, the release date and pricing of Galaxy Home remains a bit of a mystery for now, as it’s still a work in progress. When […]