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AI & Tech

Amazon Fire TV gets free Alexa Plus upgrade

Amazon has removed the paywall for Alexa Plus on Fire TV devices in the US, making the upgraded voice assistant…

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Gadgets

Sonos readies Ace Ultra headphones launch

Sonos is reportedly preparing to launch the Ace Ultra, a next-generation flagship headphone following the 2024 Ace model, with upgraded…

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AI & Tech

Best Smart Speaker of 2026: Meet the New Contender

The newsletter "Installer" No. 134 covers the editor's current media diet, including reading about Polymarket lies and the Arts and…

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AI & Tech

Google’s $100 Speaker Fails to Sell Gemini for Your Home

Google is releasing a new $100 smart speaker, its first home audio hardware update in six years, designed to provide…

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AI & Tech

Apple Siri Update: Multiple Commands Feature in Testing

Apple is testing a major Siri upgrade that would allow it to process multiple commands in a single interaction, addressing…

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AI & Tech

Sandbar Raises $23M for AI-Powered Note-Taking Ring

Sandbar, a startup founded by former Meta employees, has raised $23 million to develop and ship its AI-powered Stream smart…

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Artificial Intelligence

Amazon’s Alexa+ AI Assistant Now Free for All US Users

Amazon has launched its enhanced, generative AI assistant, **Alexa+, for free to all U.S. users**, with Prime members receiving unlimited…

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AI & Tech

Google’s Gemini to Power a New, Personalized Siri

Apple has partnered with Google to integrate the Gemini AI platform into Siri, aiming to create a more intelligent and…

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Artificial Intelligence

Amazon Upgrades Prime Members to Alexa Plus Automatically

Amazon is automatically upgrading Prime members to its new Alexa Plus service, powered by a large language model, to better…

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AI & Tech

Samsung’s Bixby Reboot to Rival Google with New AI Features

Samsung is fundamentally upgrading its Bixby voice assistant with advanced generative AI, developed with Perplexity, to transform it from a…

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Artificial Intelligence

Samsung’s Bixby Reboot Leaks Early, Features Perplexity AI

Samsung is partnering with Perplexity AI to overhaul its Bixby assistant, aiming to offload complex queries to Perplexity's model while…

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AI & Tech

Gemini on Android Auto: A Polarizing Update for Drivers

Gemini's integration into Android Auto aims to replace Google Assistant, offering more detailed conversational responses and interactive features like Gemini…

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Artificial Intelligence

Speechify Chrome Extension Now Features Voice Typing & Assistant

The Speechify Chrome extension now includes voice typing and a conversational voice assistant, expanding its role as a productivity tool…

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AI & Tech

Gemini Arrives on Android Auto Worldwide

Google is replacing Google Assistant with its advanced Gemini AI on Android Auto worldwide, enabling more natural voice commands for…

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AI & Tech

Google Gemini Arrives on Android Auto

Google has launched its Gemini AI assistant for Android Auto, enabling drivers to use natural voice commands for navigation, messaging,…

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Artificial Intelligence

Gemini Arrives on Google TV Streamer

Gemini AI assistant is now launching on the Google TV Streamer, replacing Google Assistant to offer more conversational and detailed…

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Artificial Intelligence

Gemini for Google TV Streamer Launches Today

Gemini for TV is now available on Google TV Streamer devices, requiring only a TV with an HDMI port, HDCP…

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AI & Tech

Apple Reportedly Taps Google Gemini to Power Siri Revamp

Apple is reportedly developing a major Siri upgrade using Google's Gemini AI, with a custom model set to launch in…

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Artificial Intelligence

Gemini for Home Voice Assistant Launches in Early Access

Google has launched Gemini for Home, an advanced voice assistant upgrade for compatible devices in the US, offering a more…

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Artificial Intelligence

Apple Staff Report Siri Issues in Early iOS 26.4 Builds

Apple is preparing to launch an AI-enhanced Siri with iOS 26.4 early next year, but internal testing reveals ongoing performance…

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