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Facebook to have its own Alexa 26 February 2018

The thriving success of Google Home and Alexa have prompted the social media giant Facebook to come up with its own smart speaker and if rumors are to be believed, it may see the daylight in the upcoming summer itself. … Continue reading

Lionsgate and Amazon Channels to continue collaboration 12 February 2018

Lionsgate and Amazon Channels have renewed their content distribution agreement which means the latter will continue to offer the former’s over-the-top video platforms which include Pantaya, Keven Hart’s Laugh Out Loud! Pop, Tribeca Shortlist, and Starz. Amazon channels which are … Continue reading

Amazon Alexa transforms Radisson Studio room into Smart room 17 January 2018

Hotel Park Inn by Radisson IP Extension has announced the launch of six voice-enabled studio rooms which have Amazon’s AI-powered Echo Dot devices installed. These rooms are touted to be “world’s first hotel rooms to have a complete automation of … Continue reading

Roku working on its own voice assistant 16 January 2018

The fall of 2018 is certainly going to be interesting for Roku as it will bring Roku Entertainment Assistant during that time. Currently, Google, Amazon, and Apple are offering streaming-video boxes that connect with their respective voice assistants. While Roku … Continue reading

Roku adds support for Google Assistant, Siri, and Alexa 11 January 2018

According to reports, Roku is planning to add support for voice assistants to its TV streaming boxes in 2018. Roku is likely considering support for Google Assistant, Siri, and Alexa. Currently, Roku is offering voice support on its devices, but … Continue reading

Sonos to support Spotify and Alexa voice commands 08 November 2017

Sonos has promised to deliver support for Spotify with Alexa voice commands on Sonos speakers by December 21, 2017. The company claims to make Sonos One a lot more useful product before the end of the year with this integration. … Continue reading

Amazon introduces video streaming assistant – Echo Show 11 May 2017

The Echo Show which is a variant of Amazon’s Alexa which is a voice controlled personal assistant, has been unveiled. Unlike other devices that let users stream music and make phone calls through voice commands, the Echo Show provides a … Continue reading

Amazon Fire TV Sticks with Alexa Voice Remote to be launched in UK and Germany 23 February 2017

Amazon is all set to launch its new Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote in the UK and Germany starting April. Amazon stated that the new streaming device is up to 30% faster than the original Fire TV Stick, … Continue reading

Amazon launches updated Fire TV Stick Priced $39.99 03 October 2016

Competing with the recent Roku 4K launch, Amazon launches an updated Fire TV stick along with Alexa Voice Remote in the US keeping the price at $39.99. The new device is said to be 30% faster than the original version … Continue reading

LinkedIn announces 30-second video-streaming service 04 August 2016

LinkedIn, which has been recently acquired by Microsoft, takes a clue from Facebook and Periscope and is planning to roll out a video streaming service. The videos are being tested with a restricted audiences of LinkedIn ‘influencers’ for now. Jonathan … Continue reading