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Google Assistant Compatible Devices Triples In 4 Months

Athina Mallis May 4, 2018 No Comments

The number of devices that are compatible with Google Assistant have grown exponentially in the past four months from 1,500 to 5,000. These compatible devices includes cameras, dishwashers, doorbells, dryers,…

Facebook Delaying Smart Speaker After Data Scandal

Athina Mallis March 29, 2018 No Comments

Facebook is delaying the launch of its smart speaker as it is still facing backlash after the Cambridge Analytica data scandal. According to Bloomberg, the upcoming smart speakers are being…

Kogan Is Selling The Google Home Max Right Now

Athina Mallis March 26, 2018 No Comments

Online retailer Kogan is currently selling the long awaited Google Home Max, the first re-seller in Australia to do so. The smart speaker was added to Google’s offering late last…

MYOB AI Push Ups The Stake In Accounting Software Battle

Computer Daily News March 13, 2018 No Comments

Accounting software company MYOB this week plans to launch a new artificial intelligence powered tool as it ups the stakes in its marketplace battle with NZ-based Xero, now being run…

Amazon Will No Longer Sell Nest Smart Home Products

Athina Mallis March 6, 2018 No Comments

It is the feud that will never end, Amazon and Google are at it again this time over security products with the online giant to stop stocking Nest products. This…

Amazon Acquires Ring Doorbell For US$1bn

Athina Mallis February 28, 2018 No Comments

Amazon is acquiring Ring, a doorbell company for US$1bn, making it the second biggest acquisition the online behemoth has made after acquiring WholeFoods for US$13.5bn last year. In a joint…

When It Comes To Voice Commands And Music, Which Kit Is Best?

David Richards February 13, 2018 No Comments

Who is the best at delivering great sound technology linked to Google Assist or Harman with their JBL range of Google voice enabled speakers. The new range of JBL Link…

Amazon Is Making Custom AI Chips For Alexa

Athina Mallis February 13, 2018 No Comments

Amazon will be developing a custom AI chip to work on its smart speakers such as Echo and other products where Amazon Alexa is installed. In a report by The…

Apple Releases Three Video Tutorials On New HomePod

Athina Mallis February 12, 2018 No Comments

Apple’s HomePod was released to the Aussie market last Friday and if you’ve treated yourself to the $499 smart speaker and need some pointers, Apple has uploaded three quick support…

HomePod Finds Home At Telstra

Computer Daily News February 12, 2018 No Comments

HomePod, Apple’s upmarket challenger to the lower-cost – and lower performing – wireless loudspeakers offered by the likes of Google, Amazon and Sonos, has gone on sale at Telstra stores…