Android’s State of Emergency | #PNWeekly 262
Android phones have trouble dialing 911 (or 999) and Lenovo is teaming up with Disney to send you on Jedi Adventures! All on this week's show! The post Android’s State of Emergency | #PNWeekly 262...
View ArticleThe Rock teams up with Siri to ‘dominate the day’ in epic new commercial...
With Cortana, Google Assistant and Alexa rising fast, Siri stays in the limelight starring alongside The Rock in this "crazy fun commercial." The post The Rock teams up with Siri to ‘dominate the day’...
View ArticleFacebook’s first smart speaker could go for the Echo Show’s jugular with...
"Instead" of voice recognition functionality, Facebook's rookie smart speaker effort is tipped to focus on a gargantuan 15-inch display. The post Facebook’s first smart speaker could go for the Echo...
View ArticleHomePod supply will likely be extremely limited at launch, Foxconn to ramp up...
You may only be able to buy around 500,000 Apple HomePod units this December, all manufactured by Inventec, with Foxconn joining the assembly line in 2018. The post HomePod supply will likely be...
View ArticleVoice-controlled Sonos smart speaker confirmed at FCC, likely breaking cover...
According to newly discovered FCC documents, the first full-blown Sonos smart speaker will support "multiple voice platforms" starting October. The post Voice-controlled Sonos smart speaker confirmed...
View ArticleMicrosoft and Amazon forge unlikely alliance to bring Cortana and Alexa...
Starting later this year, Amazon Echo users will be able to talk to Cortana through Alexa, with Microsoft's voice assistant also supporting its arch-rival. The post Microsoft and Amazon forge unlikely...
View ArticleFace ID might be coming to second-gen HomePod
Smart speakers are starting to come with cameras — take the Amazon Echo Look and Echo Show — so it's fully expected that the next HomePod should get one. The post Face ID might be coming to second-gen...
View ArticleHomePod unceremoniously delayed until early 2018
The HomePod was supposed to have started shipping in December in Australia, the UK and the US. Not the case anymore, Apple needs extra time. The post HomePod unceremoniously delayed until early 2018...
View ArticleApple patent foreshadows whispering Siri capabilities for privacy protection
Siri could soon gain the ability to recognize whispers and whisper back in response to privacy-concerned users, according to a 2016 Apple patent filing. The post Apple patent foreshadows whispering...
View ArticleNew HomePod status art included in latest iOS 11.2.5 beta
More elements are coming together to signal that Apple's smart speaker is about ready to get to consumers. That includes possible toggles for operation modes. The post New HomePod status art included...
View ArticleApple has a HomePod deal that you can’t get (unless you work for the company)
Although, if every one of Apple's 120,000 or so employees got in on the discount, they'd really be helping the sales figures out. The post Apple has a HomePod deal that you can’t get (unless you work...
View ArticleHomePod demand might be growing, as Apple Stores extend shipping estimates
Up for pre-order since January 26, Apple's rookie HomePod smart speaker effort is no longer available for launch-day delivery in the US, UK or Australia. The post HomePod demand might be growing, as...
View ArticleDon’t put the HomePod on wood — but if you do, here’s how to treat it
The silicone ring at the bottom of Apple's smart speaker doesn't leave residue, but because it dampens vibrations, it will mess around with the oils of finished surfaces. The post Don’t put the HomePod...
View ArticleAirPods with ‘Hey Siri’ support possibly coming this year, water-resistant...
Apple reportedly has plans for two different AirPods generations, one with hands-free Siri and an upgraded wireless chip, and the other water-resistant. The post AirPods with ‘Hey Siri’ support...
View ArticleWireless Sony Xperia Ear Duo headset starts at $280 with Dual Listening support
The Sony Xperia Ear Duo is truly a one-of-a-kind wireless headset, supporting both Google Assistant and Siri while welcoming outside noise instead of trying to cancel it. The post Wireless Sony Xperia...
View ArticleThe iPhone SE 2 and MWC 2018 | #PNWeekly 293
In the midst of all the MWC coverage we're pulling off, we've got to keep to our promise of a weekly mobile tech podcast. And we have the perfect iPhone to do it with. Yes, iPhone. The post The iPhone...
View ArticleCheaper MacBook Air revival expected in spring and other Apple speculation
Unknown yet is what parts will go into the upgraded 13-inch MacBook models, but it might just be that we could see a sub-$999 MacBook Air soon. The post Cheaper MacBook Air revival expected in spring...
View ArticleOne former Siri project leader is a little disappointed at Apple’s progress...
In a way, with how Apple panned Siri out from the beginning and then over the past seven years, she was set up to not be anywhere close to perfect... or to grow as fast as Google or Amazon. The post...
View ArticleAfter oddly long wait, Google Assistant comes to the iPad
A dedicated iPad app will allow Google's AI services provider to take advantage of the larger display and multitasking features. The post After oddly long wait, Google Assistant comes to the iPad...
View ArticleFormer employees say Apple leadership on Siri is failed
The employees say that executive visions for Siri have clashed with their own and have been slow to adapt to the competition. The post Former employees say Apple leadership on Siri is failed appeared...
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