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Amazon won’t pay developers to build Alexa skills anymore
Amazon is winding down its payments to Alexa skill developers as its pivots toward a new, generative AI-powered Alexa.
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HomePod with screen is still a year away (at least)
A screen-equipped HomePod won't see the light of day this year, according to the latest chatter.
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SharePlay music control coming to Apple HomePods, Apple TV
Soon, you'll be able to allow others to take charge of music playback on your HomePod, HomePod mini, or Apple TV.
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Doubts swirl around Amazon's plans for paid Alexa, report says
Amazon wants to charge for a new, generative AI-powered version of Alexa, but the “Alexa Plus” project has hit choppy waters, according to a report.
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Harman and JBL speakers to get even smarter in 2024
You don’t need to pick Alexa or Google Assistant with Harman’s new lineup. Its latest smart speakers support both voice assistants at the same time.
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Google Assistant loses 17 features as Google chops Assistant staff
Music alarms, step-by-step recipes, and managing stopwatches are just some of the features that Nest speakers and displays will lose in the coming weeks.
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TCL's latest soundbars add Dolby Atmos, room correction
All four of TCL's 2024 soundbars will offer immersive Dolby Atmos sound and auto room correction, including its entry-level models.
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JBL’s 2024 Bluetooth speaker lineup boasts replaceable batteries
As part of its mission to make its products more eco-friendy, Harman’s latest JBL speakers all have replaceable batteries.
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Amazon's live Fire TV Channels come to Echo Show displays
You can now ask Alexa to tee up some live streaming shows from Fire TV Channels on your Echo Show device.
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Cyber Monday: Pixel Tablet with Nest-style dock is 20% off
The next-best thing to a new Google Nest smart display is getting a $100 discount for Cyber Monday, but you'd better act fast.
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Black Friday: Amazon's new Echo Show 5 is a whopping 56% off
Arriving with faster performance and a revamped sound system, the thrid-generation Echo Show 5 is just $39.99 for Black Friday.
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Black Friday: Sonos speakers and soundbars up to 25% off
Grab some rare deals on the Sonos Arc, Beam, and Ray soundbars, along with the Sonos Roam and new Sonos Era 100.
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Klipsch debuts Music City series of portable Bluetooth speakers
Austin, Detroit, and Nashville are renowned for their recording studios and live music scenes. Klipsch pays tribute with 3 new speakers named after them.
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Alexa’s generative AI preview for kids is both safe and boring
Now anyone can take Alexa's new generative AI chatting abilities for a spin, but the kid-oriented "Explore with Alexa" preview is so safe it’s a snooze.
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Sonos chops price of first-gen Move speaker by $100
Following the arrival of the redesigned Move 2, the original Move speaker is getting a 25% price cut to just $299.
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Amazon's new Echo Show 5 is 56% off for October Prime Day
You can grab the latest version of Amazon's five-inch Echo Show display for a mere $39.99 for October Prime Day, but time is running out.
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Google rolls back Nest speaker group restrictions after legal win
Following another twist in its spat with Sonos, Google will once again allow certain Nest speakers and Chromecast devices to join multiple speaker groups.
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Google’s Home app is joining the generative AI party
With the help of generative AI, the Google Home app will help you sift through your smart home events, as well as respond to natural-language queries.
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Now Google Assistant is getting a generative AI boost, too
The long-anticipating pairing of Google's voice assistant with the search giant's generative AI-powered Bard will arrive in the coming months.
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