Apple stops selling rival’s headphones and speakers
Apple Inc has stopped selling headphones and wireless speakers from rivals including Sonos Inc, Bose Corp and Logitech International SA as the company gears up to launch its own new audio products. Full Story: Bangkok Post
Amazon Echo Show vs. Google Nest Hub: Which Smart Display Should Be in Your Home?
Which smart display deserves a place on your kitchen island or nightstand? We compare the various Amazon Echo Shows and Google Nest Hubs to help you figure out which one is right for you. Full Story: PCMag
“Voice assistant” focused accessory developed for iPhone
iPhone models are among the most preferred phones every year. As a result, the accessories developed for such a popular device are becoming quite diverse. Full Story: Somag News
Alexa radio ads to let people donate direct to charity
Voice technology company, Say It Now, has teamed up with digital advertising exchange DAX to enable people to respond to radio ads on their Alexa-enabled smart speaker and use voice commands to donate directly to their chosen charity. Full Story: UK Fundraising
Alexa, teach me how to teach you
Alexa, amazon’s voice-based virtual assistance like Siri for the iPhone, and Cortana for Microsoft Windows, is a cloud-based service. Full Story: TNW
Every new Amazon Alexa feature for Echo and how to use them
Turns out you can teach your old Echo new tricks. We’ll show you what they are. Full Story: CNET
Apple is hiring Siri Annotation Analysts with fluency in a number of languages that are not currently supported by the voice assistant, suggesting that a major expansion of Siri’s availability is in the works. Full Story: Greek City Times
Google Nest Audio is the smartest speaker you’ll ever need, or so says Google
Smart speakers have become increasingly popular over the years — not so much for the audio quality, but for the sheer utility they offer, especially as they typically come with voice assistant software and sync nicely with various other devices for a more seamless smart home experience. Full Story: AsiaOne
Amazon Echo (2020) vs. Nest Audio: Which new smart speaker is best for the holidays?
Google and Amazon are releasing bold new designs for their signature smart speakers. But which one is better? Full Story: CNET
Amazon’s Alexa app will soon work as an in-car display for the Echo Auto
Auto Mode is a new feature coming to Amazon’s Alexa app that turns your phone into a “driver-friendly display” when used with Alexa auto accessories like the Echo Auto, the company says. Full Story: The Verge