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Tag: voice-first computing

Smart speaker penetration hits 20% of U.S. Wi-Fi households

Wednesday, April 11, 2018 4:01 pmWednesday, April 11, 20187 Comments

In just three months, that’s more than a 50 percent increase to an astounding 18.7 million U.S. home…

Smart speaker owners use their smartphones less – Accenture survey

Monday, January 8, 2018 9:07 amMonday, January 8, 20188 Comments

64 percent said they used phones less for entertainment services…

Missing Christmas: HomePod delay coupled with new competition amplifies Apple’s smart speaker challenge

Tuesday, January 2, 2018 3:13 pm20 Comments

Apple’s HomePod is set to arrive sometime in ‘early 2018’ after missing its promised December ship date…

Apple’s HomePod likely a no-show at CES, but could win anyway

Wednesday, December 20, 2017 4:12 pm11 Comments

Apple was planning to make a big splash in the smart speaker world this month, but…

Google’s new smart speakers take aim at Amazon’s dominance, pressures Apple ahead of HomePod launch

Friday, October 6, 2017 12:01 pmFriday, October 6, 20178 Comments

Alphabet Inc.’s Google recently unveiled a suite of upgraded devices, including Google Home Mini and Max…

Ahead of Apple’s HomePod, Amazon announces smaller, cloth-covered $99 Echo

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 2:02 pmWednesday, September 27, 20174 Comments

Amazon introduced a second-generation version of the Echo today…

Even if HomePod fails, Apple can control your home

Tuesday, September 5, 2017 3:44 pmTuesday, September 5, 20173 Comments

Apple plans to finally start selling its HomePod voice-controlled speaker by the end of the year..

Why Apple’s HomePod will crush the Amazon Echo and Google Home

Monday, August 28, 2017 8:37 amMonday, August 28, 201711 Comments

Apple is late to the smart speaker market — but it can still win…

Apple’s HomePod is uniquely positioned to win the smart speaker market

Friday, August 25, 2017 11:00 amFriday, August 25, 20179 Comments

In December, Apple will ship HomePod, a smart speaker with a unique focus on music…

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