U.S. smart speaker owners grew 40 percent over 2018 to now reach 66.4 million – or 26.2 percent of the U.S. adult population – according to a new report from Voicebot.ai and Voicify released this week, which detailed adoption patterns and device market share. The report also reconfirmed Amazon Echo’s lead, noting the Alexa-powered smart […]
View More Over a quarter of U.S. adults now own a smart speaker, typically an Amazon EchoCategory: Speaker
Wrest control from a snooping smart speaker with this teachable “parasite”
What do you get when you put one Internet connected device on top of another? A little more control than you otherwise would in the case of Alias the “teachable ‘parasite’” — an IoT project smart speaker topper made by two designers, Bjørn Karmann and Tore Knudsen. The Raspberry Pi-powered, fungus-inspired blob’s mission is to […]
View More Wrest control from a snooping smart speaker with this teachable “parasite”Google cans the Chromecast Audio
The Chromecast Audio is no more. Google has decided to stop manufacturing the audio dongle that allowed you to add any ‘dumb’ speaker to your Google Cast setup. If you still want one, you’ll have to hurry — and to entice you to buy a discontinued product, Google is now selling its remaining inventory for $15 […]
View More Google cans the Chromecast AudioWalmart has the Beats Pill+ Bluetooth speaker on sale for $50 cheaper than Apple
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If we learned anything from Miley Cyrus’ “We Can’t Stop” music video, it’s that the Beats Pill makes for a bumpin’ speaker. (We also learned how to twerk with giant teddy bears strapped to our backs, but we’ll save that for another time.)
The Beats Pill+ is an even better model of the Bluetooth speaker, and you can get it on sale for just $129 at Walmart. That’s $30 off the Walmart listing price, and $50.95 less than what Apple has listed.
The Pill+ has defined, pure sound quality and packs a big bunch in a compact design. Its active two-way crossover system creates an optimized sound field for dynamic range and clarity. The speaker uses the same mechanics that can be found in professional recording studios. The Beats Pill+ has soaring highs and a deep bass that can fill a room. Read more…
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View More Walmart has the Beats Pill+ Bluetooth speaker on sale for $50 cheaper than AppleFacebook and PayPal pull pages of far right British activist filmed intimidating public figures
Facebook has confirmed it has removed the pages and profiles of a far right political activist in the UK after concerns were raised in parliament about aggressive intimidation of politicians and journalists trying to go about their business in and around Westminster. PayPal has also closed an account that was being used to solicit donations […]
View More Facebook and PayPal pull pages of far right British activist filmed intimidating public figuresLenovo’s new bluetooth travel speaker is 🔥🔥🔥
It’s hard to get excited about bluetooth speakers. Believe me, I’ve tried. But damn if this isn’t a nice one. As someone who spent a good part of the last year traveling, I’ve been using the Harman/Kardon Traveler a bit, to make hotel rooms slightly more bearable. The Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker might end […]
View More Lenovo’s new bluetooth travel speaker is 🔥🔥🔥FCC greenlights Google’s radar-based gesture tech ‘Soli’
Google has won U.S. regulatory approval to go ahead with a radar-based motion sensor that could make touchscreens look obsolete in the coming years. Known as the Soli Project, the initiative began in 2015 inside Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects unit, a group responsible for turning the giant’s cutting-edge ideas into products. We’ve seen a […]
View More FCC greenlights Google’s radar-based gesture tech ‘Soli’Bose’s Home Speaker 500 combines Alexa with great sound, for a price
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Bose Home Speaker 500
$399.95
The Good
Robust sound with strong bass • Sleek design gives it a premium feel • No distortion • even at high volumes • Alexa integration is good
The Bad
Painfully pricey • Display doesn’t do much • No way to share connected services across accounts
The Bottom Line
The Bose Home Speaker 500 is more expensive than other smart speakers like Apple HomePod or Google Home. But you get excellent sound in addition to smarts.
Mashable Score4.0
Cool Factor4.0
Learning Curve5.0
Performance4.0
Bang for the Buck3.0
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View More Bose’s Home Speaker 500 combines Alexa with great sound, for a priceSonos delays Google Assistant integration until 2019, private beta to launch in 2018
Sonos today announced that Google Assistant will not be available on its products until at least 2019. The service was supposed to launch in 2018 but the company said in a blog posting it needs a bit more time. Additional information about timing will be released in early 2019, Sonos says. Eager customers can sign […]
View More Sonos delays Google Assistant integration until 2019, private beta to launch in 2018Google’s smart home sell looks cluttered and incoherent
If any aliens or technology ingenues were trying to understand what on earth a ‘smart home’ is yesterday, via Google’s latest own-brand hardware launch event, they’d have come away with a pretty confused and incoherent picture. The company’s presenters attempted to sketch a vision of gadget-enabled domestic bliss but the effect was rather closer to […]
View More Google’s smart home sell looks cluttered and incoherentHere are all the details on the new Pixel 3, Pixel Slate, Pixel Stand, and Home Hub,
At a special event in New York City, Google announced some of its latest, flagship hardware devices. During the hour-long press conference Google executives and product managers took the wraps off the company’s latest products and explained their features. Chief among the lot is the Pixel 3, Google’s latest flagship Android device. Like the Pixel […]
View More Here are all the details on the new Pixel 3, Pixel Slate, Pixel Stand, and Home Hub,Review: The Marshall Woburn II packs modern sound, retro look
Marshall speakers stand out. That’s why I dig them. From the company’s headphones to its speakers, the audio is warm and full just like the classic design suggests. The company today is announcing revisions across its lines. The new versions of the Action ($249), Stanmore ($349) and Woburn Bluetooth ($499) speakers now feature Bluetooth 5.0, […]
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