The Best Alexa Speakers
For those that frequently use Amazon Alexa within their smart home setup, finding a high-quality pair of speakers to use with this virtual assistant is a must. Alexa speakers come in a wide variety. Whether you're looking for studio speakers or a.....»»
Apple Podcasts integration with Amazon Alexa now available in more countries
Apple partnered with Amazon in 2019 to bring Apple Podcasts support to Amazon Echo devices through the Alexa virtual assistant. This allowed users to ask the assistant to play any of the shows available on Apple’s platform. While this integration w.....»»
Alexa vs. HomeKit: Which smart home platform is best?
Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit are two of the best smart home platforms available, but which is best for your home? Here's a closer look to help you decide......»»
Tested: Tribit Stormbox Flow again defies expectations for a small portable speaker
I get offered a lot of Bluetooth speakers for review, and turn down most of them because I’ve experienced ’s prior offerings and have been left decidedly unimpressed. But the Tribit Stormbox Flow made it through, because my last experience left m.....»»
Prime Day deal gets you an Echo Pop Smart Speaker for only $18
The Amazon Echo Pop, a cheap smart speaker that's powered by Alexa, is even more affordable in this year's Prime Day deals at just $18 after a $22 discount......»»
Google triumphant over Sonos in smart speaker patent battle
A federal judge has ruled in favor of Google in the Sonos patent lawsuit, and Google is wasting no time after the win to aggressively roll out features it pulled from the speakers.Google wins patent fightSonos initially sued Google in 2020 accusing t.....»»
Amazon’s answer to Apple AirPods are down to $35 right now
The third-generation Amazon Echo Buds, which offer easy access to Amazon's Alexa at a very affordable price, are currently even cheaper for Prime Day at $35......»»
These fantastic Klipsch speakers are hugely discounted for Prime Day
Klipsch's excellent-sounding R-41PM powered bookshelf speakers and hefty R-120SW subwoofer are at an impossible discount for Prime Day......»»
Sonus Faber’s Duetto are the first wireless speakers to use UWB
Sonus Faber's new Duetto wireless speakers are the first to use ultra-wideband technology to link the left and right sides......»»
Some iPhone 15 users complain about crackling sound with built-in speakers
iPhone 15 was launched less than two weeks ago and there are already some users complaining about overheating issues, but it seems that there are more users unhappy with their new iPhone for other reasons. There’s now a small group of people claimi.....»»
Photos: Cybertech Europe 2023
The Cybertech Europe conference and exhibition takes place at La Nuvola Convention Center in Rome, and features the latest innovative solutions from dozens of companies and speakers, including senior government officials, C-level executives, and indu.....»»
You Asked: Soundbars vs. receivers, TVs with no speakers, and car stereos
We tackle reader questions in the You Asked series of columns. This week, it's soundbars versus AV receivers, speakerless TVs, HDMI bandwidth, and car stereos......»»
The best soundbars of 2023: get great sound from your TV
These soundbars are guaranteed to give you way better TV sound, and some cost as little as $200. Stop listening to your TV's built-in speakers!.....»»
Spotify uses AI to clone and translate podcaster voices in new pilot program
Feature hopes to remove language barriers, but will speakers know if translations are faulty? Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Monday, Spotify rolled out a limited pilot program that uses AI to automatically translate p.....»»
Amazon wants to charge a subscription fee for Alexa eventually
Amazon recently locked some of Alexa's Guard security features behind a paywall. Enlarge / Dave Limp discussing Amazon's coversational AI abilities at Amazon's devices event last week. (credit: Eric Lee for the Washington Post/G.....»»
New Klipsch tabletop wireless speakers are a more affordable, capable take on mid-century modern
Klipsch's new The One and The Three Plus tabletop wireless speakers evolve the company's mid-century modern style, with better support for digital audio......»»
At Amazon’s annual device event, AI was everywhere — and nowhere
Artificial intelligence essentially is the fuel that powers Amazon Alexa — and any number of other features and services. The trick is making that a selling point......»»
I heard Alexa speak like a trusted friend and I don"t know how to feel
Hearing the new Alexa voice in person is making me ponder a "Her" voice assistant future.....»»
So long, robotic Alexa. Amazon"s voice assistant gets more human-like with generative AI
Amazon's Alexa is about to bring generative AI inside the house, as the company introduces sweeping changes to how its ubiquitous voice assistant both sounds and functions......»»
Amazon"s new Echo devices bring generative AI and new smart home features
Amazon's Alexa assistant gets upgraded smarts in new Echo devices that include smart glasses called Echo Frames, an upgraded Echo Show 8 with a display, and new Fire TV devices for audio and visuals.Amazon has new smart devices for the homeDuring a h.....»»
At long last, Amazon brings AI features to Alexa
Alexa is getting even smarter, thanks to improved learning models and generative AI capabilities. It's all coming soon to an Echo device near you......»»