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How to Use Amazon Smart Reordering
Part of the allure of a Smart Home system, which can be managed with a mobile app and Wi-Fi, is that the printers, washing machines, or refrigerators will automate mundane tasks. However, even smart appliances require smart supplies (laundry detergent, oven racks, printer cartridges, etc). That’s where Amazon’s Smart Reordering […]
Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd gen) vs. Echo Show 8 (2nd gen) review
It can be exciting when a brand like Amazon drops new versions of its devices, but it can also be overwhelming to figure out which one is best for you (and if it’s worth paying more than its original version). Amazon released their newest versions of the Echo Show 5 […]
Google Assistant Outsells Amazon Alexa as Smart Speaker Sales Slow Dramatically
“Hey Google” is getting the better of “Alexa” these days in the voice control smart speaker market, while “Siri” is surging. But overall, smart speaker sales shipments slowed in the U.S. during the second quarter (2Q21), with year-on-year (YoY) growth of just 16%, while quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) shipments declined by 27%, […]
Diane von Furstenberg has designed an Amazon Echo Dot
Celebrated designer Diane von Furstenberg has just announced a partnership with Amazon – and the Echo Dot has just had a highly fashionable makeover. Despite being best associated with her iconic wrap dress, Diane has moved into the home tech industry to curate a trio of limited-edition patterned speakers for […]
This game-changing gadget on Amazon turns any air conditioner into a smart AC
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. I’ve been annoyed by a ductless AC and heating unit that’s installed in the back of my house ever since I first moved in. It’s a constant source of […]
Home decor items you need from Amazon to add some wow factor to your abode
Make your home more fun and lively with THESE 8 home decor items from Amazon. Check it out! Written By P R Gayathri 34468 reads Mumbai Updated: June 25, 2021 10:40 am Home decor items you need from Amazon to add some wow factor to your […]
US senator presses Amazon, Google on Matter smart-home effort, Telecom News, ET Telecom
Amazon.com Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google need to offer more details about how their smart-home devices and virtual assistants will support competition and user privacy, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar wrote to the companies on Tuesday. In a letter, the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s antitrust subcommittee said testimony last […]
Sonos Calls Out Google, Amazon Tactics in Senate Antitrust Hearings
During his testimony on June 15 in front of a congressional committee on antitrust and consumer rights, Eddie Lazarus, chief legal officer, Sonos, Inc., pointed out Sonos released its Sonos One voice-control enabled speaker back in 2017. In a “David vs Goliath” type of confrontation, Sonos testified against the influx […]
Amazon wants to share your Wi-Fi with your neighbors whether you like it or not
Starting June 8, a new program by Amazon will automatically enroll its vast network of smart home devices — from Ring cameras to Echo speakers — into a mesh network that shares a customer’s Wi-Fi signal with neighbors. The program, called Amazon Sidewalk, is intended to create a reliable connection […]