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Powered by the Cognitive Processor XR, the BRAVIA TV’s use a new processing method designed to replicate the ways humans see and hear.

 Lenovo has unveiled a suite of new NEC consumer products coming to market, as part of its CES 2021 news.

Privacy and security fears put young people off using virtual assistants for customer services

Versa 2 delivers a new swimproof design, includes sleep features like Sleep Score and smart wake, and is packed with more advanced health, fitness and smart features.

The headphones include SmartSound that automatically adjusts the sound and noise cancelling based on the user’s environment.

The update will be implemented through the Alexa app on 2019 TVs featuring ThinQ AI.

As home-IoT devices such as smart assistants head into the office, there will be a raft of new security challenges that will need to be addressed.

Latest TVs from LG use deep learning to enhance the video and audio output and introduces integration with Alexa.

Sonos’ is one of the serious contenders in the smart speaker market. Is the Beam soundbar worth taking seriously? I think it actually might be.

This year it is estimated that over 100 million smart speakers will be installed - but it isn’t going to stop there.

The ‘Alexa Smart Scheduling Assistant’ is designed to help users schedule 1:1 meetings with multiple participants.

Smart speakers continue to be the world’s fastest-growing consumer technology segment.

The device hits stores in New Zealand and Australia in early February.

SEEK named the first employment marketplace to embrace voice activated job search.

The device features technology which alerts users to the type of danger and its location...

“Music is such an incredible global connector, and with Amazon Music Unlimited we’ve been able to give listeners access to an extensive catalogue..."

Summer wouldn’t be complete without a good soundtrack and a solid speaker to play it on...

The new AWS service makes it easy for companies to voice-enable their offices with Alexa, giving workers an intelligent assistant.

Less than 5% of Aussies surveyed have used one, and only 18% believe that home assistants are the future...

“With high profile brands like Samsung, Apple and Philips getting in on the action, consumers are becoming attuned to the benefits..."

“Today, Alexa can make calls, play music in every room, turn on your lights, and even order you a pizza, but it’s still day one, and today we’re making Echo and Alexa even better.”

According to Futuresource smart speakers are driving global home audio sales upwards...

“Sanbot Nano’s customized capabilities will make every family feel like they have a personal assistant.”

“Their strengths will complement each other and provide customers with a richer experience..."