Amazon at work on new Echo to tackle HomePod, other high-end smartspeakers

Amazon is reportedly preparing a higher-end Echo to compete with the audio quality of smartspeakers like the Apple HomePod, Sonos One, and Google Home Max.

Roger Fingas 6 years ago 13

Apple and other tech giants to testify to House antitrust panel next week

Representatives for Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and Google have been asked to testify in front of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee's antitrust panel on July 16, addressing worries of diminishing competition amidst the mega corporations.

Roger Fingas 6 years ago 11

Review: Amazon's Echo Show 5 is a quality bedside companion

Despite some interface issues, Amazon's Echo Show 5 is one of the best smart displays under $100, whether or not you're hooked into the Alexa ecosystem.

Roger Fingas 6 years ago 16

Apple TV trails behind Roku, other TV platforms in US device sales

The Apple TV ranked low in U.S. sales of streaming TV devices during the March quarter, leaving it nowhere near rivals like Roku or Sony, according to new estimates.

Roger Fingas 6 years ago 40

Apple AirPods (2019) fall to $145 ahead of Amazon Prime Day

Ringing in as the lowest prices available, Amazon is knocking $15 to $20 off 2019 AirPods ahead of Prime Day.

Christine McKee 6 years ago 0

Best 4th of July deals extended: save up to $1,500 on Apple products

July 4 may be over, but the holiday markdowns are still going strong. We're rounding up the best sales on Apple's latest iPad Pros, 2019 MacBook Pros, iMacs, Apple Watches and much more that are still in effect heading into the weekend.

Christine McKee 6 years ago 0

Hands on: Amazon's compact Echo Show 5 smart display

Not to be outdone, Amazon recently launched its answer to the Lenovo Smart Clock, the Echo Show 5 — coming in much cheaper than other Alexa-equipped smart displays.

Roger Fingas 6 years ago 6

Amazon Prime Day 2019: best deals and what to expect on July 15 & 16

Amazon Prime Day 2019 launches on July 15 and July 16, leaving everyone to speculate which daily deals will show up during the two-day mega shopping event. Based on what we've seen in years prior, we've got a pretty good idea of what you might be able to expect, including where to snag the best Apple markdowns.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 0

Amazon offers aggressive Apple deals ahead of Prime Day 2019

As Amazon tends to focus on price cuts on its own hardware during its annual Prime Day sale event, the e-commerce giant is delivering steep markdowns on Apple products right now, ahead of Prime Day 2019.

Christine McKee 6 years ago 0

Amazon adds True Tone-style warm display to new Kindle Oasis

The latest version of Amazon's Kindle Oasis e-reader can now automatically change its screen color from white to amber in the evenings.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 5

Bernie Sanders says government should examine Apple, Google, Facebook breakup

The potential breaking up of major technology companies like Apple should be examined, presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders has suggested, seemingly joining calls to curtail the influence of firms that are accused of being monopolistic in nature.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 49

Dish might pay $6B or more for Sprint & T-Mobile assets including Boost Mobile

Dish Network is reportedly in talks to pay $6 billion or more to snap up assets from Sprint and T-Mobile as the two carriers try to win regulatory approval for a $26.5 billion merger, which itself faces tough opposition over competition concerns.

Roger Fingas 6 years ago 7

Amazon sued because Alexa may be violating child privacy protection laws

Two class action suits were filed against Amazon on Tuesday, alleging that Alexa-enabled devices illegally record the conversations of children without parental consent, which would constitute a violation of the assorted state laws prohibiting recordings made of a minor without consent.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 16

Amazon, Best Buy discount Apple Watches to $199, plus $899 iMacs at B&H

Today's best deals include fresh price drops on Apple Watches, with Series 4 devices on sale for as low as $339 at Amazon and the Nike Apple Watch Series 3 discounted to $199 at Best Buy. Meanwhile, B&H has issued another $100 price drop on Apple's 2017 iMac 4K, bringing the price down to a record low $899, with 27-inch iMac 5K models falling to $1,399.

Christine McKee 6 years ago 0

Amazon trumps Apple & Google in latest global 'brand value' report

Amazon is now the world leader in terms of brand value, eclipsing both Apple and Google, according to annual Kantar research rankings.

Roger Fingas 6 years ago 2

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