The ‘smart home’ has not yet distinguished itself. Sure, you might dim your lights…
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Apple has proven me wrong about HomeKit
Apple has made major changes to HomeKit that accelerate the standard’s trajectory…
China’s Xiaomi launches a $44 Amazon Echo rival
Xiaomi launched its own smart speaker on Wednesday to rival the likes of the Amazon Echo…
Consumers appear eager to buy Apple’s upcoming HomePod smart speaker
Even though Apple’s HomePod is $170 more than its nearest-in-price competitor…
After seeing Apple’s HomePod, Amazon is working on an Apple HomePod echo
It’s been over two years since Amazon debuted the Echo…
Apple Watch and AirPods in high demand; HomePod buying intent outpaces Amazon Echo
Apple is facing high demand for the Apple Watch and for the AirPods…
Amazon Echo has a problem: Apple’s HomePod has major advantage over rivals
Amazon has seen huge success with its Alexa-powered Echo but this clever device…
Apple’s HomePod first impressions: Lots of mystery, impressive sound quality
This week, we learned that Apple’s much-rumored smart speaker is real, and it’s called HomePod…
With HomePod, Apple just wants to shake things up (for now)
Apple’s HomePod speaker is a depth charge dropped into the ocean where Google Home and Amazon Echo sail…
Amazon exec: Alexa and Siri should be able to communicate with each other
Alexa and Siri, rival voice assistants on Amazon’s Echo and Apple’s iPhone, don’t directly communicate…
Apple HomePod vs. Amazon Echo
Apple has officially stepped into the market for stationary speakers powered by virtual assistants…
Apple CEO Cook discusses philosophy behind HomePod, ARKit’s potential market impact
Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook this week answered questions surrounding the the reasoning behind ARKit…
CNET: Apple’s HomePod offers superior sound quality vs. Amazon Echo and Sonos Play:3
It may well have Siri’s smarts, but Apple wants you to know that the new HomePod speaker…
Apple’s new HomePod sounds incredible!
Listening to the Apple HomePod was like listening to a CD, audio through Amazon;s Echo sounded like AM radio…
Apple HomePod takes on Amazon Echo
For months we’ve heard rumors of a Siri-powered rival to the Amazon Echo…
Apple reveals HomePod smart home music speaker
Apple today announced HomePod, a breakthrough wireless speaker for the home that delivers amazing audio quality…
Associated Press: New Siri smart speaker expected as Apple kicks off WWDC 2017
Apple appears poised to unveil a voice-activated, internet-connected speaker that would create a new digital pipeline into people’s homes…
Apple ready to talk up Siri at WWDC 2017
For much of the iPhone’s first decade, the main canvas for developers has been its touchscreen…
Apple readies second new hardware category under CEO Tim Cook
Apple reportedly has begun production on a voice-response smart speaker…
Apple’s ‘Siri Speaker’ likely targets Sonos, too
All the reports of Apple’s rumored Siri Speaker have it targeting Alexa and Google Home, but…
Apple’s ‘Siri Speaker’ has entered overseas production ahead of WWDC
Apple has started manufacturing a long-in-the-works Siri-controlled smart speaker…
Here are all the devices that are compatible with Apple’s HomeKit
Now you can ask Siri to turn on your Philips Hue lights (they can also check the air quality!) or check to see if your…
In his last weekly column, Walt Mossberg ponders the disappearing computer
As I prepare to retire at the end of that very long and world-changing stretch, it seems appropriate to ponder…
Apple Siri Speaker: What will it be, how might it look, and what will it do?
What might Apple want from a Siri Speaker? Well, first and foremost…
Apple strengthening Siri’s backbone ahead of next-gen intelligent devices and services
Apple once led the pack with its intelligent assistant Siri, but in just a few years, Amazon, Microsoft and Google have chipped away at its lead…
A wish list for Apple’s Siri Speaker
A recent rumor posited that Apple’s answer to the Amazon Echo…
Ming-Chi Kuo: Apple likely to launch all-new 10.5 inch iPad Pro and Siri Speaker at WWDC
Apple’s WWDC conference kicks off on June 5th and whilst it is predominantly a software conference…
Microsoft’s ‘me too’ smart speaker
First there was Amazon’s Echo, which I characterized as an attempt to advance home automation…
Amazon dominates market for voice-controlled speakers
Amazon.com Inc is dominating the nascent market for voice-controlled speakers…
Bloomberg: Unclear if Apple’s forthcoming Siri Speaker will feature a display; Amazon would love to integrate Apple Music on Echo
Amazon has managed to outflank Google and Apple…
Amazon unveils ‘Echo Show’ with a display for video calls and more; ships June 28
Look out, world: Alexa is coming to a screen near you…
Wishlist for Apple’s Siri Speaker: Hi-Fi audio, multi-user control, HomeKit, and more
Amazon Echo and Google Home both offer features that I’d like, but there are things…
Phil Schiller on Amazon Echo-like devices and more
Phil Schiller, Apple’s “Senior Vice President Worldwide Marketing at Apple was in Bengaluru…
Apple to unveil new Siri speaker at WWDC 2017
Taiwan-based OEM Inventec reportedly has landed orders from Apple to produce a connected…
Apple’s Amazon Echo echo rumored to borrow trashcan Mac Pro design cues, could arrive at WWDC
More details on Apple’s anticipated standalone Siri speaker have emerged…
Following debut of Echo Look with built-in camera, Amazon likely reveal new Echo device with a built-in display
The Amazon Echo family may get even bigger…
Apple said to be working on a Siri-based Amazon Echo rival
Apple is currently finalizing designs for their Amazon Echo rival…
Burger King TV commercial triggers Google Home devices to launch into ad spiel
In the latest example of marketers entering the living room…
How to have the tech talk with your aging parents
First, Sophie Godek tried to read books with a magnifying glass…
Apple’s slow-paced strategy in the smart home race threatened by Amazon
In less than a year, Amazon’s combination of the Echo speaker system and the Alexa voice-controlled digital assistant…
24.5 million voice-first devices will ship this year; mainly Amazon Echos
We are entering the age of the CUI, the conversational user interface…
Amazon vs. Apple: Home game grudge match
Alexa is everywhere. In your car. In your home. Even your baby monitor…
