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Demon Seed: Google Home automations get more trigger options to rival Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit

BY CLINTON STARK — 08.29.2023

Google has announced new triggers and actions for its smart home automation platform. In the blog post yesterday Google says it has added 9 new…

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Amazon updates Echo smart speaker lineup, introduces cute Echo Pop

BY CLINTON STARK — 05.17.2023

According to Amazon engagement with its voice assistant Alexa increased more than 35% in 2022. So it’s no wonder the Seattle tech giant is focusing…

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Trendspotting: Smart speaker growth expected to slow

BY CLINTON STARK — 02.11.2020

Amazon still leads by a wide margin.

Introducing Echo Show 5 – Compact smart display with Alexa

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Smart Home News: Amazon Echo Show 5 smart speaker takes on Google Nest Hub

BY MIKE CARRALL — 05.29.2019

Say hello to Amazon’s new, compact smart display, the Echo Show 5. Given the success of smart home devices — and especially smart speakers —…

Google Home Hub smart speaker with display: Continued Conversations icon

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Continued Conversation: Fewer Okay Googles needed for Google Home Hub

BY CLINTON STARK — 03.08.2019

Continued Conversation for Google Home smart speakers is here. Basically the new feature enables you to continue issuing voice commands without having to continually say…

Alexa app compared to Sonos for whole home audio

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Replacing Sonos with Amazon Echo & Alexa – is it a good idea?

BY CLINTON STARK — 12.28.2018

As a long-time fan of Sonos products such as the Sonos One and Play:5 speakers I’ve been watching Amazon Echo products with interest. I wonder,…

How to (not) disable the Amazon Echo Alexa Try card

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Amazon Echo: The one thing that drives me (and others) absolutely bonkers

BY CLINTON STARK — 12.21.2018

Try “Alexa, …” For all the amazing capability voice assistants bring to our homes, there’s often a gotcha here or there, after all this is…

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Trendspotting: Echo Dot smart speaker leads way for Amazon on Cyber Monday

BY CLINTON STARK — 11.27.2018

We love the Echo Dot. In fact we really, really love the tiny smart speaker. If there was any doubt about our obsession with all…

Sonos Amp is an updated Connect:Amp with more power and connections

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New Sonos Amp delivers more power, supports AirPlay 2 and TV connectivity

BY CLINTON STARK — 11.19.2018

Sonos Amp is an updated Connect:Amp with more power and connections, plus a new and modern minimalist look for $599.

Wemo Mini Smart Plug, Wi-Fi Enabled, Works with Alexa and Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit

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Smart Home News: Wemo Mini smart plug now works with Apple HomeKit

BY CLINTON STARK — 07.19.2018

Wemo today announced that its Mini Wifi Smart Plug now supports Apple HomeKit. That means you can now use your iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, and…