Amazon today has introduced a new lineup of Echo products – the all-new Echo Pop, Echo Show 5, and Echo Show 5 Kids. In addition, Amazon announced that the latest generation Echo Auto is now available in the UK. Echo Pop is a new addition to the Echo family with …
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EZVIZ UK’s Simon Buckingham, Brand & Marketing Manager gives his personal view on where the smart tech industry is headed. “As I look back on previous PCR editions over the years where I have spoken about the market and improvements made in the AI/IoT sector in various articles and opinion …
Read More »Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell now compatible with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Siri
Netatmo’s Smart Video Doorbell is now compatible with the main voice assistants: Siri, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. The Smart Video Doorbell has been compatible with Apple HomeKit since its launch. Following a software update, users now have access to Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility. This free automatic update …
Read More »TP-Link unveils new networking offerings at CES
TP-Link has introduced its latest networking offerings at CES. The Deco now comes with new Voice built-in, WiFi 6E Deco mesh WiFi and Archer router. The 10G router and switch ensure a secure connection, along with the 5G WiFi gateway Deco X80 and the HomeShield premium security service provide fast, …
Read More »Amazon Alexa to start offering NHS health advice
The UK government has announced a new partnership with Amazon, which will enable the tech giant’s smart digital assistant Alexa to offer “reliable health information” from the NHS. The technology will help patients, especially the elderly, blind and those who cannot access the internet through traditional means, to get professional, …
Read More »Amazon “moving in wrong direction” with new patent for device that records everything
A new patent filed by Amazon has revealed details of a device that will have the ability to record anything said in its presence. The patent, which was uncovered by Gizmodo, is for ‘pre-wakeword speech monitoring’, with Amazon explaining the technology as: “A system for capturing and processing portions of …
Read More »OnBuy named “largest UK-owned marketplace”
The marketplace says it plans to expand to 100 countries in the next three years.
Read More »CES 2019: “Alexa, can I have integration with that?”
In the first of his daily CES roundups, Tricca MD Paul Richens looks at the best Alexa-enabled gear at this year's show.
Read More »Strong Christmas for Echo family sees Amazon sales skyrocket
Profits hit $3 billion for Amazon in 2017
Read More »CES 2018: Assistant-less Wi-Fi speakers’ days numbered
Analysts see nothing but declining sales of slowing sales of Wi-Fi speakers that lack digital assistants
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