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Audio Pro Debut Smallest Multi-Room Speaker Yet

Jack Gramenz May 1, 2019 No Comments

Swedish speaker maker Audio Pro has released its smallest multi-room speaker, boasting Alexa integration. Designed for smaller rooms such as kitchens and bedrooms, the compact A10 features a rounded design…

VAIL Amp Puts Alexa In Architectural Speakers

Jack Gramenz May 1, 2019 No Comments

Californian architectural audio manufacturer Vanguard Dynamics has announced a new in-wall amplifier, allowing full Amazon Echo integration into an existing architectural speaker system. The VAIL (Voice Artificial Intelligence Link) amp…

Serious Questions Raised Over Alexa Tracking Capability

David Richards April 29, 2019 No Comments

Serious questions have been raised after it was revealed that owners of Alexa devices face the real possibility that location data is being accessed and can, in some cases, Amazon…

Facebook Confirms It Is Developing Rival Alexa Voice Assistant

Orlaith Costello April 18, 2019 No Comments

Facebook has confirmed reports that it is working on an AI voice assistant similar to Amazon’s Alexa, Apple Siri and Google Assistant for its Portal and Oculus products. Reuters quotes…

Yamaha Ramp Up Audio Smarts With AirPlay 2

Roma Christian April 18, 2019 No Comments

Audio equipment specialist, Yamaha, has ramped up its smart voice assistant integration, adding AirPlay 2 and expanded Spotify Connect capabilities to 15 products via a firmware update – including soundbars,…

Logitech Debut New Harmony Remote With Alexa

Roma Christian April 17, 2019 No Comments

Logitech has ramped up the capabilities of its smart remote controls, by integrating Amazon Alexa voice commands within its new ‘Harmony Express.’ Retailing for US$249.99 (Australian availability to be confirmed), the device…

New Amazon ‘Echo Link’ Brings Alexa To High-Fidelity Audio

Roma Christian April 11, 2019 No Comments

Amazon Australia has brought its smart voice assistant, Alexa, to high-fidelity stereo system owners, with the release of its new ‘Echo Link‘ ( $299) and ‘Echo Link Amp‘ ($459). The companion…

Cotton On’s Typo Release $100 Alexa Speaker

Orlaith Costello April 5, 2019 No Comments

Australian-owned retail giant, Cotton On, has released an Alexa-powered smart speaker ($99.99) to its stationery chain ‘Typo’, with the product complementing its stable of stylish home office supplies. Spotted by Ausdroid, the…

Mitsubishi Electric Air Cons Debut Alexa, Google Assistant Support

Roma Christian April 3, 2019 No Comments

Mitsubishi Electric has taken on LG Electronics and FUJITSU, with the unveiling of its new Wi-Fi controlled air conditioning units, featuring Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant support. The products leverage…

Next Gen Connected Devices Take Off & Consumer Love Them

David Richards March 31, 2019 No Comments

Australians are taking to connected devices like a duck to water and the retailers like JB Hi Fi and The Good Guys are reaping the benefiting of expanding their range…