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Nearly 70% of US smart speaker owners use Amazon Echo devices
Amazon’s dominant position in the U.S. smart speaker market will continue through this year and the next, with rivals like…
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Shopping via smart speakers is not taking off, report suggests
U.S. consumers aren’t adopting voice-based shopping as quickly as expected, according to a new report today from eMarketer. While consumers…
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Sonos acquires voice assistant startup Snips, potentially to build out on-device voice control
Sonos revealed during its quarterly earnings report that it has acquired voice assistant startup Snips in a $37 million cash…
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Spotify’s free music service will now stream on Alexa devices, plus Bose and Sonos smart speakers
Spotify has worked with Amazon Echo since 2016, but only for premium subscribers. Today, that changes as Spotify says its…
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Put Alexa and a JBL speaker in your ceiling with this clever LED downlight
This light makes the smarthome even more accessible. Installed as any other ceiling downlight,the June AI downlight features Amazon Alexa…
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Google Chromecast can now sync music with Home speakers
Google Home speakers and Chromecasts can now be included in a Home audio group for music, podcasts, or audiobooks, a…
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Digging deeper into smart speakers reveals two clear paths
In a truly fascinating exploration into two smart speakers – the Sonos One and the Amazon Echo – BoltVC’s Ben…
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