Amazon expected to counter Apple's AirPlay 2 with Echo-based whole-home audio In a potential shot at Apple's AirPlay 2 as well as speaker maker Sonos, Amazon is rumored to be preparing its own multi-speaker, multi-room music technology, which could come to existing Echo devices via a software update. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 24
First Listen: HomePod is Apple's AirPods, enhanced for your house Apple's HomePod aims to further expand Siri assistance outside of iOS devices, Apple Watch, Macs, the Apple TV Remote and AirPods into the same sort of "always ready" home experience delivered by Amazon's Echo, even as it upgrades audio reproduction quality in the emerging "smart speaker" segment into the realm of affordable luxury. Daniel Eran Dilger 8 years ago 67
Amazon adds iCloud Calendar compatibility to Alexa ecosystem Amazon has announced that its voice recognition Alexa family of devices can now read from and save changes and additions to Apple's iCloud Calendar. Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 15
With Apple rumored to launch Siri home speaker, Amazon preps flagship touchscreen Echo As rumors continue to heat up regarding a Siri-driven personal home assistant with high-end audio, Amazon is preparing to expand its own Alexa lineup, with a new leak revealing a touchscreen flagship Echo with camera. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 30
Amazon Echo Look and iOS app judges your wardrobe choices with machine learning On Wednesday, Amazon expanded its Alexa family of devices with the Echo Look — a voice recognition device with a camera tailored to snapping a shot of your outfit, rating it, and giving you alternate choices in conjunction with an iOS app. Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 31
Amazon allowing Alexa software, far-field microphone technology use by other companies Amazon's core hardware and software technologies that it uses in its Alexa voice recognition products are available for use for free by hardware manufacturers — but not to everyone. Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 16
Siri competitor Alexa comes to iPhone via Amazon's official app Amazon on Thursday began updating its official app for iOS to bring support for Alexa, its voice-driven personal assistant, officially to the iPhone, allowing users to ask questions, shop, play music and more. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 13
Logitech sees growth opportunity, seeks to build more HomeKit, Google Now devices Long-time accessory maker is looking to widen its involvement into the home automation and "internet of things" marketplaces, rather than throwing in as a development partner solely with Apple, Amazon, or Google. Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 13
Updated Reverb app tries to bring Alexa to the iPhone and Mac While examining Reverb, AppleInsider determines Alexa in name only is no Alexa at all. The new app aims to bring Amazon's personal assistant to the Mac, but in our tests it fell short. Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 4
Is Apple getting Siri-ous in the face of Amazon's Alexa Echo? There's a new gold rush in tech, related to voice assistance and a voice-first interface for everything we do at home, in the car and while out and about. What happens if the world's best positioned, most profitable tech company fails to capitalize on it? Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 154
App Store trends suggest top Christmas gifts: VR, drones, cameras, Amazon Echo Apps for iPhone-connected accessories are among the most popular downloads and search terms following Christmas, offering some insight into the types of toys that proved to be popular gifts this holiday. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 16
iDevices HomeKit accessories add Amazon Alexa voice control The Siri-friendly iDevices stable of smart home gadgets has now been enhanced with Amazon Alexa compatibility, giving users more flexibility in voice control options. Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 2
