Category: Amazon
Amazon Alexa’s Echo Buttons can now activate smart home routines
Amazon’s Echo Buttons accessory for its Alexa-powered smart speakers are now capable of doing much more than simply playing games. The companion device, which first launched in September 2017, has received an update allowing people to use the Buttons to activate smart home routines – meaning it could serve as a button to switch on…
Apple to start selling iPhone and iPad devices directly on Amazon..but not the HomePod
Apple is to start selling a number of its products directly on Amazon as part of a deal between the two tech giants. The iPhone maker’s devices and accessories have been available on the online retailer for some time but only through third party sellers and at variable prices. Products including iPhones, iPads and Apple…
Amazon Alexa now available on Windows 10 PC – but without video, calls, Spotify
Alexa arrives on Windows 10 (PA) Amazon is continuing to expand its Alexa digital voice assistant beyond its Echo speakers with the launch of an app on Windows 10. Of course Microsoft already has its own voice-powered assistant for PCs, Cortana, but the two companies announced they were working together last…
Alexa turns 4 years old today – but many of us still don’t trust it, claims Accenture
Today is Alexa’s fourth birthday and the impact of voice-controlled devices is only growing as they pop-up in more and more of our homes. Birthdays are a time for reflection, but also a moment to look to the future. So what will the future hold for voice assistants? A recent survey from Accenture found that,…
Optoma launches £1549 4K Ultra HD projector with Amazon Alexa voice control
Optoma’s first 4K Ultra HD projector to feature Amazon Alexa voice control – the UHD51A – is now on sale. Available on Amazon UK for £1,549.99, the new projector offers a smart home entertainment solution with intuitive control along with 4K crystal clear detail in every image. In addition to Alexa support, the UHD51A comes equipped with a 4K UHD…
Most Brits have ‘trust issues’ when it comes to using voice assistants like Alexa, Google Assistant
As Argos becomes the first UK retailer to launch a 'voice shopping' service via the Google Assistant platform, a new study from Accenture has found that the majority of people using voice assistants have trust issues with their devices, especially around handling money. More than a quarter (28 per cent) shy away from using their…
Pure introduces DiscoveR smart speaker – disconnects microphones when not in use
Digital audio specialist Pure has introduced a new Alexa-enabled smart speaker that comes with a unique, compressing design that, when closed, physically disconnects the microphones to offer total privacy from Alexa. Called DiscovR, it's a compact portable Alexa-enabled smart speaker. When speaking a command out loud isn’t always appropriate, DiscovR comes with intuitive quick corners. You can pre-set…
IFA 2018: Loewe TVs offer sound personalisation and Amazon Alexa integration
Luxury German TV brand Loewe has previewed a series of new updates to its TV range at IFA 2018 including new colours and Alexa integration. Each new update is expected to be available to the general public before the end of the year. Firstly, in conjunction with German designer and creative director Bodo Sperlein, it…
It’s Amazon Prime Day – Top 5 consumer electronics bargains so far…
It's Amazon Prime Day today. Well it's actually Amazon Prime 36 hours as the event kicked off at 12pm today BST and finishes at midnight tomorrow (17/7/2018). Obviously it's a great time to pick up bargains - particularly on consumer electronics. However, it pays to shop around as even Amazon admits that it's not always…
Amazon Prime Day, July 16th: Top 5 ways to win at sale shopping
Amazon Prime Day is the first of the flash sales days this year, taking place on 16th July. Some might say it's warm up for the Black Friday/Cyber Monday carnage later in the year, others that it's simply a good opportunity to grab some summer bargains. Whatever, there's no doubt that it's a very good reason…
