Category: Smart Speakers
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Use Alexa to control your Nixplay frame
Nixplay YouTube Channel – 5.9.18 (5.8.18) The ‘Just Ask Alexa’ feature on Nixplay frames enables you to ask any Alexa-enabled device to manage your frame. See how. Source: Use Alexa to control your Nixplay frame
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Amazon rolls out Alexa hands-free to Fire 7, Fire HD 8 tablets
Oomi Home Blog – 5.8.18 (5.7.18) Amazon is officially rolling out support for Alexa “hands-free” mode to more of its Fire tablets. Read more: Amazon rolls out Alexa hands-free to Fire 7, Fire HD 8 tablets
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Smart TV Content Meets Amazing Sound: JBL and Google Developing LINK BAR
HARMAN Newsroom – 5.8.18 (5.7.18) Fans of the JBL LINK speakers have reason to celebrate this week, as we’ve just given an early look at the latest addition to the series—the JBL LINK BAR. The news was shared at the annual Google I/O developer conference in California this week, and it highlights the collaborative efforts…
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Get more done with the Google Assistant on Wear OS by Google
Google Blog – 5.3.18 Last year we brought the Google Assistant to your wrist, and now we’re making it even more convenient to find answers and get things done on the go. Read more: Get more done with the Google Assistant on Wear OS by Google
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The Not-So-Smart Home vs. The Sonos Home
Sonos YouTube Channel – 5.1.18 (4.24.18) Other speakers just want to grab your attention, constantly interrupting you with reminders. It’s time to laugh at the demanding alerts, at the ubiquitous pucks, at the “smart” objects that aren’t particularly smart. You’re better than this. Source: The Not-So-Smart Home vs. The Sonos Home
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Nixplay Digital Frames latest feature: Amazon Alexa
Nixplay Blog – 4.16.18 (4.13.18) As we gear up to integrate Amazon’s Alexa, we sit down with the Machine of the Moment as the housewarming was in full swing and how this human connection through speech is taking place. Read more: Nixplay Digital Frames latest feature: Amazon Alexa
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Google Home smart display could be in the works to join Lenovo, JBL and co
Oomi Home Blog – 4.6.18 (4.4.18) We know that Google thinks smart displays with Assistant built in are where the smart home is heading. And now we have our first real signal that it might start building its own smart display devices. Read more: Google Home smart display could be in the works to join…
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Why Our Digital Assistants Say the Dumbest Things!
Jabra Blog – 4.3.18 Ever wondered why our digital assistants often fail in such spectacular and hilarious fashion? The surprising answer can be found within one of the most basic human skills. Is your digital assistant having a hard time understanding you? Read more: Why Our Digital Assistants Say the Dumbest Things! · Jabra Blog
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You can now pair your Google Home with a much better sounding speaker
Oomi Home Blog – 3.30.18 Until now, if you wanted to control audio devices wirelessly with Google Home, you had to make sure your device was Google Cast-enabled. You know, like a Chromecast Audio device or something similar. Read more: You can now pair your Google Home with a much better sounding speaker
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Creative Outlier Black: How to Connect
Creative Labs YouTube Channel – 3.29.18 (3.28.18) The Creative Outlier Black is an over-ear, wireless Bluetooth headphones with a minimalistic black design. Designed with plush leatherette-padded ear cushions and an adjustable and foldable cushion-lined headband, the headphones fit comfortably and securely for long-wearing comfort. You can also activate Siri or Google Now through the one-touch…