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Google Home speakers have a big problem – and it's finally getting sorted
By Olivia Tambini last updated
Updated Owners of Google Home speakers have been reporting issues with Bluetooth connectivity for a while now.
How to stop Alexa from listening to you
By Andrew Williams last updated
From muting the mic to completely wiping your voice search history, here's how to take back your privacy.
Amazon's Alexa can now recognize individual voices and users
By David Nield last updated
Alexa-enabled devices, including the Amazon Echo, can now tell the difference between you and the people you live with.
Amazon Alexa gets a fresh voice for reading the news
By Olivia Tambini last updated
The voice assistant has been given a ‘newscaster’ voice for a more realistic delivery of the day’s news.
The problem with Alexa: what’s the solution to sexist voice assistants?
By Olivia Tambini last updated
In-Depth Female-sounding voice assistants are reportedly perpetuating sexist attitudes – could gender-neutral virtual helpers be the solution?
You can now listen to your Apple Podcasts through an Echo speaker
By David Nield published
Apple is more friendly to third-party hardware these days, as a new podcast partnership with Amazon proves.
Spotify's free version is now available on Amazon Echo, Sonos and Bose devices
By Nick Pino published
Starting today, you won’t need Spotify Premium to stream music on any Amazon Echo, Sonos or Bose speakers.
New Amazon Fire TV gadget turns your voice into your TV's remote control
By Olivia Tambini published
The Amazon Fire TV Blaster allows you to control your TV, soundbar, and AV receiver with your voice – as long as you have a Fire TV device and an Amazon Echo speaker to start with.
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