All items tagged with smart speakers and Amazon Alexa (55)

Amazon Unveils Next Generation Echo Show 8, All-New Echo Hub, and New Echo Frames

September 21, 2023 by Joao Martins

Amazon Unveils Next Generation Echo Show 8, All-New Echo Hub, and New Echo Frames

Remember smart speakers? Apparently Amazon doesn't want to. At that time of the year when traditionally Amazon would introduce the latest models of its Echo smart speakers, this year the company only announced a new smart display, the next generation Echo Show 8 with an upgraded processor, spatial audio, and a built-in smart home hub. And for those who don't even want the speaker, Amazon introduced a new Echo Hub, a smart home control panel. Amazon did expand on the audio glasses category, with two ugly frames that are said to have a long-lasting battery.

JBL Authentics Wi-Fi Speaker Range - Retro Design Meets Voice Smarts

September 4, 2023 by Joao Martins

JBL Authentics Wi-Fi Speaker Range - Retro Design Meets Voice Smarts

Using the opportunity of IFA week, JBL introduced the new JBL Authentics speaker series, expanding on the retro design of the classic JBL L100 speaker and foam grills. Following previous "retro" models introduced by Harman's luxury division, the JBL Authentics bring the concept to the affordable level of home audio with three compact active speakers, integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth streaming, and simultaneous support for Alexa and Google voice assistants.

StreamUnlimited Announces Stream2Go Product Line at IFA 2023

August 31, 2023 by Joao Martins

StreamUnlimited Announces Stream2Go Product Line at IFA 2023

Expanding on its range of solutions for audio manufacturers, at IFA 2023 in Berlin, StreamUnlimited introduced a new turn-key platform with five software package options, streamlining product development. Based on a single hardware platform, Stream2Go features different software build options that are carefully configured to offer a suitable product line for different segments and categories. From smart audio to connected appliances, developers can choose from these ready to use packages and still offer cutting edge technologies including support for Bluetooth LE Audio, and any of the available streaming service options.

Amazon Echo Pops Slice Smart Speakers in Half

May 22, 2023 by Joao Martins

Amazon Echo Pops Slice Smart Speakers in Half

When the first Amazon Echo device launched in 2014, it created a new category: The smart speaker. The Echo speakers brought the voice assistant to the home and created the perfect controller for the early "smart home." Unfortunately, almost 10 years later, voice recognition still has a long way to go, the multi-language promise is still unrealized, and Echo speakers are already everywhere - in the countries where Amazon sells them. The company even announces new models with a blog post.

Devialet Introduces Devialet Mania Portable Smart Speaker

November 8, 2022 by Joao Martins

Devialet Introduces Devialet Mania Portable Smart Speaker

Devialet dropped another surprise product, this time with a new compact smart speaker that is also the brand's first custom-designed battery-operated multiroom wireless speaker. Inheriting technology from the unique Devialet Phantom, the new Mania features adaptive cross stereo that generates expansive 360° stereo sound, with a soundstage that morphs and adapts to any physical space. The Mania is Alexa-enabled and powered by four ARM Cortex-A53 1.4Ghz processors.

Amazon Introduces New Alexa-On-Device Echo Models and Updated Echo Studio Spatial Audio

September 29, 2022 by Joao Martins

Amazon Introduces New Alexa-On-Device Echo Models and Updated Echo Studio Spatial Audio

After two years without any relevant announcements on the smart speaker arena, Amazon announced updated versions of its popular Echo devices. All-new Echo Dot and Echo Dot with Clock deliver up to two-times the bass of the previous generation, add a temperature sensor, double as eero mesh wifi extenders. More significant, the Echo Studio flagship features a new spatial audio processing technology and upgraded drivers to do what it promised when it launched four years ago.

US Smart Speaker Market is Stalling, New Voicebot Market Report Finds

March 3, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

US Smart Speaker Market is Stalling, New Voicebot Market Report Finds

According to Voicebot Research, smart speakers's use at home is stalling, at least in the most mature market, which is the US. According to the company's latest "Smart Speaker Consumer Adoption Report 2022," the US reveals a new trend on how the market is evolving. Following a fast rise to prominence in 2016, and peak adoption in 2019, momentum shifted to what Brett Kinsella, the founder and CEO of Voicebot.ai and Voicebot Research, characterizes as "The Great Stall".

Samsung and DSP Concepts Collaborate on Voice Controlled Portable Projector and Smart Speaker

January 10, 2022 by Cristina Costa

Samsung and DSP Concepts Collaborate on Voice Controlled Portable Projector and Smart Speaker

DSP Concepts, the creator of the Audio Weaver development framework that powers sound and voice functionality for many of the world's leading consumer and automotive brands, announced that it is working with Samsung on a new concept product. Introduced at CES 2022, "The Freestyle" is a portable projector with an integrated smart speaker. DSP Concepts collaborated with Samsung to provide voice pre-processing to ensure accurate voice command recognition.

XMOS Strengthens Its Position In Voice Interfaces with XVF3610 and XVF3615 Voice Processors

November 16, 2021 by Joao Martins

XMOS Strengthens Its Position In Voice Interfaces with XVF3610 and XVF3615 Voice Processors

British chip company XMOS announced the launch of the XVF3610 and XVF3615 next generation voice processors. These high-performance two-mic voice interfaces for wireless speakers, TVs, set-top boxes, smart home appliances, gateway products and more, are built on the company's xcore.ai chip infrastructure, and are available in a cost-effective and easy-to-integrate package. XMOS also kick-started an alpha program for its all new ‘Avona’ voice reference design.

Noveto Unveils N1 Speaker With Smart Beaming Technology

November 5, 2021 by Joao Martins

Noveto Unveils N1 Speaker With Smart Beaming Technology

Noveto unveiled the final design and features of its flagship product, the N1, a state-of-the-art smart speaker with built-in Alexa smart assistant and proprietary Smart Beaming technology, providing personal and immersive 3D binaural sound without headphones. This is the first full implementation of the company's promising technology - with great potential in conference and automotive applications - as a result of the its decision to create a consumer proof-of-concept.

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