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Amazon Asks Alexa To “Shut Up” With New ‘Brief Mode’

Roma Christian March 20, 2018 No Comments

Amazon has asked Alexa to ‘shut up’, and is developing a new ‘Brief Mode’ to replace some of its virtual assistant’s verbal replies with non-verbal signals (e.g. beeps). ‘Brief Mode’ will likely appease…

Spotify Testing Voice Search, Adding Fuel To Smart Speaker Rumours

Athina Mallis March 19, 2018 No Comments

Spotify is testing out a native voice search in its app adding more hype to the rumours it will be releasing a smart speaker in the future. The voice search…

SmartHouse ‘Best Of The Best’ Awards – Speakers

Athina Mallis March 16, 2018 No Comments

In the latest edition of the SmartHouse Best of the Best Awards, it lists the best technology in the market based on their innovation, usability, design, performance and value for…

SmartHouse ‘Best Of The Best’ Awards – Headphones

Athina Mallis March 16, 2018 No Comments

In the latest edition of the SmartHouse Best of the Best Awards, it lists the best technology in the market based on their innovation, usability, design, performance and value for…

Gibson Set To Cut Philips Audio Rebates, No New Products In 2018

David Richards March 16, 2018 No Comments

Australian retailers stocking Philips audio products could be in for a tough time as global distributor Gibson Brands struggles to survive. In Australia staff numbers have been cut back following…

SmartHouse ‘Best Of The Best’ Awards – Soundbars and Soundbases

Athina Mallis March 15, 2018 No Comments

In the latest edition of the SmartHouse Best of the Best Awards, it lists the best technology in the market based on their innovation, usability, design, performance and value for…

Gibson Brands Start Laying Off Staff, Philips Audio Business Threatened

David Richards March 15, 2018 No Comments

Gibson Brands the Company behind Philips audio products and is the biggest shareholder in Onkyo has moved to lay off staff as sell property assets as they struggle to refinance…

Interdyn Snares SVS, Melbourne Based Distributor

Athina Mallis March 14, 2018 No Comments

Audio distributor Interdyn is acquiring audio brand SVS with the handover beginning April 10 from Final Link Audio. Interdyn says this partnership will be opening up new opportunities for their class-leading subwoofers and…

Google Assistant Now Available on iPads

Roma Christian March 14, 2018 No Comments

Google has announced its smart voice assistant, Google Assistant, is now available on Apple iPads. The news comes after Google Assistant rolled out to iPhones last year. In a bid…

HyperX Wins ‘iF Design Award’ For New Gaming Keyboard & Headset

Roma Christian March 13, 2018 No Comments

HyperX has won a 2018 iF Design Award for its new Alloy Elite RGB Gaming Keyboard, just days after the product’s Australian launch. The company also picked up a 2018…