New Sonos Amp delivers more power, supports AirPlay 2 and TV connectivity
Sonos Amp is an updated Connect:Amp with more power and connections, plus a new and modern minimalist look for $599.
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Amazon unveils new Echo Show with larger 10″ screen, better sound
Amazon today unveiled a 2nd generation Echo show featuring a larger screen. You can now get the Alexa-powered speaker with a 10″ screen and improved…
Smart Home News: Wemo Mini smart plug now works with Apple HomeKit
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…
Smart Home News: “Hey Google, wake me up to some jazz in 30 minutes”
Okay Google, wake me up in 30 minutes to some funky jazz. And there you go. You can now use ask Google Home to wake…
Amazon soars, Alphabet & Apple falter – Are earnings an indication of Alexa’s momentum?
“Alexa, take a victory lap.” Amazon stock (NASDAQ: AMZN) soared today in after-hours trading thanks to Q4 results that blew away expectations. Short of it:…
Trendspotting: Mini helps Google Home reach 31% share of smart speaker market
In the battle for the home, price does matter.
Apple HomePod a tough sell especially without multi-room music
You have to really, really love Apple (and Apple Music!) for the HomePod to be a smarter buyer than the reasonably priced alternatives from Amazon…
Sonos app gets dark Now Playing screen, improved menus
You’ve got to hand it to the Sonos team. Despite the crush of competition for whole home audio from heavyweights such as Amazon (Echo), Google…
HomePod delay a massive miss by Apple
Delaying HomePod to 2018 means Apple will lose buyers to Amazon and Google this holiday season. It could be a very costly decision.
Amazon Echo sales show no signs of slowing, smart speakers to be in half U.S. homes by 2022
Amazon. Google. Microsoft. Sonos. And a raft of other up-and-comers. All are making so-called smart speakers. But why? According to TechCrunch a new report out…