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Amazon announces Alexa Conversations

Amazon announces Alexa Conversations

Linking commands together will see you say "Alexa" less
Apple CarPlay in line for revamp

Apple CarPlay in line for revamp

You'll finally be able to view multiple apps on the dashboard
Apple adds HomeKit support for cameras

Apple adds HomeKit support for cameras

Get ready for free iCloud storage for 10 days
Apple adds new HomePod features at WWDC

Apple adds new HomePod features at WWDC

Subtle changes but good news for HomePod users
Apple TV gets Xbox & PS4 controller support

Apple TV gets Xbox & PS4 controller support

The company previews a slew of changes at WWDC 2019
New Ecobee SmartThermostat revealed

New Ecobee SmartThermostat revealed

And a connected sensor to bring added features
​Amazon unveils new Alexa privacy commands

​Amazon unveils new Alexa privacy commands

The company is starting to take privacy concerns seriously
Roomba s9+ takes the fight to corners

Roomba s9+ takes the fight to corners

It also plays nicely with iRobot’s new mop
Philips Hue shines at Chelsea Flower Show

Philips Hue shines at Chelsea Flower Show

Hue Outdoor spotlights part of Kate Middleton co-designed garden
Comcast's smart home health device

Comcast's smart home health device

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C by GE smart lights get HomeKit

C by GE smart lights get HomeKit

We've only been waiting since 2017, no biggie
Amazon might kill Alexa's wake word

Amazon might kill Alexa's wake word

The word could be used at the end of a command instead
Control4 Smart Home OS 3 goes live

Control4 Smart Home OS 3 goes live

High-end automation system gets big UI overhaul
Alexa rolls onto LG smart TVs

Alexa rolls onto LG smart TVs

If you paid big bucks for a 2019 LG TV, you could be getting built-in Alexa
Alexa reinforces gender bias, says UN report

Alexa reinforces gender bias, says UN report

Study suggests tech giants remove female voices as the default option
Google Assistant hits Bose speakers

Google Assistant hits Bose speakers

It'll be the second company to offer both Alexa and Google Assistant
Sony unleashes new Alexa speaker

Sony unleashes new Alexa speaker

John Hurt wouldn't approve, but we do
China overtakes US in smart speaker sales

China overtakes US in smart speaker sales

Amazon and Google lead the pack in latest estimates
Lutron unveils Aurora smart bulb dimmer

Lutron unveils Aurora smart bulb dimmer

Dim and dimmer
Spotify starts testing smart assistant

Spotify starts testing smart assistant

Spotify moves out of the home and into the car
Cygnett debuts smart home range

Cygnett debuts smart home range

The new wares will all work with Alexa, Google Assistant and HomeKit
Eufy's new RoboVac 11S Max sucks big time

Eufy's new RoboVac 11S Max sucks big time

Nobody vacs with Max power. You strap yourself in and feel the Gs
Alexa Guard feature launches in the US

Alexa Guard feature launches in the US

Your speaker can now finally act as the home's digital guardian
AirPlay 2 and Apple app hit Samsung TVs

AirPlay 2 and Apple app hit Samsung TVs

Samsung is the first third party to nab Apple's streaming app
Alexa compatible with 60,000 home devices

Alexa compatible with 60,000 home devices

Amazon's voice assistant appears to be the friendliest of them all
Amazon responds to kids privacy complaint

Amazon responds to kids privacy complaint

Campaigners take issue with Amazon's privacy policies
B&O's Beoplay A9 gets Google Assistant

B&O's Beoplay A9 gets Google Assistant

The iconic circular speaker is getting the smart treatment
Mu-so 2 offers AirPlay and Chromecast

Mu-so 2 offers AirPlay and Chromecast

The new multi-room speaker will also have wallets weeping
Blink XT2 cam goes the distance

Blink XT2 cam goes the distance

A versatile little smart cam for indoor and outdoor use
Google is killing Works with Nest

Google is killing Works with Nest

The program that brought smart home devices together is ending
Google teases smarter, faster Assistant

Google teases smarter, faster Assistant

Starting on Pixel, the new Assistant will process requests 10 times as fast
Google announces Assistant Driving Mode

Google announces Assistant Driving Mode

All you'll need is your Android phone and a dashboard dock
Alexa offers no option to turn off recording

Alexa offers no option to turn off recording

The voice assistant is eavesdropping, whether you want it to or not
Alexa Routines are getting smarter

Alexa Routines are getting smarter

New features are rolling out in the coming weeks
The Week in Smart Home: Saluda a Alexa

The Week in Smart Home: Saluda a Alexa

The headlines from the past week in the world of the smart home
Bot maker Anki closes down

Bot maker Anki closes down

The startup, which has been around since 2013, ran out of funds
Samsung made a TV for Generation Instagram

Samsung made a TV for Generation Instagram

Spin it round and it becomes a giant smartphone
Arlo HD smart doorbell incoming

Arlo HD smart doorbell incoming

A comprehensive mop-up of the week's top smart home stories
Report: Alexa team can see addresses

Report: Alexa team can see addresses

Internal tools grant access to longitude and latitude data
Audible launches Alexa live call support

Audible launches Alexa live call support

The voice assistant can now help connect you with a human
Amazon rolls out in-garage deliveries

Amazon rolls out in-garage deliveries

You'll just need a compatible door opener
UK government gets aboard smart speakers

UK government gets aboard smart speakers

'What age can I retire?', 'How do I apply for a passport?'