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Amazon Introduces AI-Powered Alexa+ With Upgraded Capabilities, to Roll Out Next Month
Amazon finally introduced the artificial intelligence (AI) version of its voice assistant on Wednesday. Dubbed Alexa+, it now comes with contextual understanding, can better control smart home appliances, is personalised to a user’s behaviour, and also gets agentic capabilities. Alexa+ will be available as a standalone service as well as bundled ...
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Google TV Streamer (4K) to Reportedly Get a New Remote With Backlit Controls Soon
Google TV Streamer (4K) could soon benefit from a new accessory which may improve its operation in low-light scenarios, as per a report. The streaming device, launched in August last year, is the latest flagship addition to the Mountain View-based technology company’s lineup of smart home entertainment solutions. While it features a redesigned se...
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Apple Gearing Up to Unveil HomePod-Like Smart Home Hub Later This Year: Mark Gurman
Apple is said to be working on a new product in the smart home product category. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has mentioned that Apple is gearing up to unveil a HomePod-like smart home hub with an iPad-like screen this year. It is said to come with a touch display and could allow users to control appliances. It is expected to come with support for Appl...
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Google Home Gemini Extensions Reportedly Rolling Out to All Users
Google Home extension for Gemini is reportedly rolling out to all users. As per the report, the new extension will be shipped globally over the coming weeks. The extension will allow the Gemini app on Android and iOS to control and manage Google Home-connected smart home devices. This will allow users to type or speak natural language commands, and...
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Qubo Q600 Smart Air Purifier Review: Minimalistic
The Qubo Q600 Smart Air Purifier is a great fit for small houses and families. It has a compact form factor, and the design is minimalistic. It is a silent operator and can be controlled via the Qubo app. While the Q600 offers basic functionality keys on the purifier, most features can be controlled via the app. It comes with a price tag of Rs. 14,...
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Apple Reportedly Working on 'AI Wall Tablet' With Smart Home Controls and Apple Intelligence
Apple is said to be developing a new product that could function as a wall-mounted display, according to Bloomberg News. This display is expected to provide controls for smart home devices, as well as support for voice commands through Siri and will reportedly offer Apple Intelligence features. Here's everything you need to know about Apple's upcom...
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Gemini AI Assistant Gets Google Home Extension, Can Control Smart Home Devices
Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant is getting support of a new extension that will allow users to control their smart home appliances. The AI-powered virtual assistant for Android devices has been receiving regular extension support to perform more tasks on the device and match the performance level of the older Google Assistant. Current...
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Apple Smart Home Display With Square-Shaped Screen, iMac G4-Like Base in Development: Gurman
Apple could be developing a smart display that could be used to control smart home devices, according to details shared by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. It is said to feature a compact display supported by a circular base, that could resemble Apple's older iMac models, and run on a new operating system.
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Apple Reportedly Developing AI-Powered Tabletop Robotic Device With an iPad for Smart Home Automation
Apple may be developing a tabletop device that uses robotics to control various smart home devices, according to a report. The purported device is said to have a robotic arm that can move around an iPad placed at the top which acts as a screen. It is also speculated to get Apple Intelligence features and could debut by 2027.
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Apple Home App to Introduce Support for Robot Vacuum Cleaners With iOS 18 Update
Apple Home is introducing support for robot vacuum cleaners with iOS 18, the company announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024. With iOS 18, the Cupertino-based tech giant says it will also bring a guest access feature, granting guest users access to smart home devices located in a household.
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Google Announces Android 14 for TVs With Picture-in-Picture Mode, New Energy Modes
Google is finally bringing Android 14 for TVs to supported Android and Google TVs with multiple new features and improvements. The new operating system for smart TVs will finally add a picture-in-picture mode which will let users multitask and watch two different videos at the same time. Apart from this, the tech giant is also offering different en...
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Apple TV Set-Top-Box With Inbuilt Camera for FaceTime Reportedly in Development
Apple is making plans to enter the smart home segment, as per a new report, and as a part of the plan, it could introduce an Apple TV set-top-box with an inbuilt camera. Additionally, the company is also said to be working on a “lightweight smart display” that can be docked to charging stations.
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Panasonic Launches Matter-Enabled Room Air Conditioners, Can Be Controlled via Miraie App
Panasonic has launched its 2024 AC lineup, including India’s first Matter-enabled room ACs. Matter is a new universal standard of connectivity for smart home appliances that allows interoperability through brand-agnostic mobile apps. With this launch, Panasonic has become India’s first brand to launch ACs that follow this protocol. In total, th...
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Amazon Echo Pop With Front-Facing Speaker, Bluetooth Streaming Support Launched in India
Amazon Echo Pop has been launched by the company in India. It is equipped with Alexa for controlling music playback, setting reminders, and keeping track of sports matches. Users can also control smart home devices and smart plugs using voice commands.
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Apple Said to Be Working on Expanding Smart-Home Lineup With iPad-Like Smart Display, Faster Apple TV Box
Apple is said to be working on several smart home devices that could challenge rivals Google and Amazon. These include new smart displays as well as a faster Apple TV streaming device. The latter was previously updated by the company in October, and the latest model comes with the iPhone 14’s A15 Bionic chip and a remote control that features a U...
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Amazon Introduces AI-Powered Alexa+ With Upgraded Capabilities, to Roll Out Next Month
Amazon finally introduced the artificial intelligence (AI) version of its voice assistant on Wednesday. Dubbed Alexa+, it now comes with contextual understanding, can better control smart home appliances, is personalised to a user’s behaviour, and also gets agentic capabilities. Alexa+ will be available as a standalone service as well as bundled ...
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Google TV Streamer (4K) to Reportedly Get a New Remote With Backlit Controls Soon
Google TV Streamer (4K) could soon benefit from a new accessory which may improve its operation in low-light scenarios, as per a report. The streaming device, launched in August last year, is the latest flagship addition to the Mountain View-based technology company’s lineup of smart home entertainment solutions. While it features a redesigned se...
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Apple Gearing Up to Unveil HomePod-Like Smart Home Hub Later This Year: Mark Gurman
Apple is said to be working on a new product in the smart home product category. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has mentioned that Apple is gearing up to unveil a HomePod-like smart home hub with an iPad-like screen this year. It is said to come with a touch display and could allow users to control appliances. It is expected to come with support for Appl...
-
Google Home Gemini Extensions Reportedly Rolling Out to All Users
Google Home extension for Gemini is reportedly rolling out to all users. As per the report, the new extension will be shipped globally over the coming weeks. The extension will allow the Gemini app on Android and iOS to control and manage Google Home-connected smart home devices. This will allow users to type or speak natural language commands, and...
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Qubo Q600 Smart Air Purifier Review: Minimalistic
The Qubo Q600 Smart Air Purifier is a great fit for small houses and families. It has a compact form factor, and the design is minimalistic. It is a silent operator and can be controlled via the Qubo app. While the Q600 offers basic functionality keys on the purifier, most features can be controlled via the app. It comes with a price tag of Rs. 14,...
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Apple Reportedly Working on 'AI Wall Tablet' With Smart Home Controls and Apple Intelligence
Apple is said to be developing a new product that could function as a wall-mounted display, according to Bloomberg News. This display is expected to provide controls for smart home devices, as well as support for voice commands through Siri and will reportedly offer Apple Intelligence features. Here's everything you need to know about Apple's upcom...
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Gemini AI Assistant Gets Google Home Extension, Can Control Smart Home Devices
Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant is getting support of a new extension that will allow users to control their smart home appliances. The AI-powered virtual assistant for Android devices has been receiving regular extension support to perform more tasks on the device and match the performance level of the older Google Assistant. Current...
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Apple Smart Home Display With Square-Shaped Screen, iMac G4-Like Base in Development: Gurman
Apple could be developing a smart display that could be used to control smart home devices, according to details shared by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. It is said to feature a compact display supported by a circular base, that could resemble Apple's older iMac models, and run on a new operating system.
-
Apple Reportedly Developing AI-Powered Tabletop Robotic Device With an iPad for Smart Home Automation
Apple may be developing a tabletop device that uses robotics to control various smart home devices, according to a report. The purported device is said to have a robotic arm that can move around an iPad placed at the top which acts as a screen. It is also speculated to get Apple Intelligence features and could debut by 2027.
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Apple Home App to Introduce Support for Robot Vacuum Cleaners With iOS 18 Update
Apple Home is introducing support for robot vacuum cleaners with iOS 18, the company announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024. With iOS 18, the Cupertino-based tech giant says it will also bring a guest access feature, granting guest users access to smart home devices located in a household.
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Google Announces Android 14 for TVs With Picture-in-Picture Mode, New Energy Modes
Google is finally bringing Android 14 for TVs to supported Android and Google TVs with multiple new features and improvements. The new operating system for smart TVs will finally add a picture-in-picture mode which will let users multitask and watch two different videos at the same time. Apart from this, the tech giant is also offering different en...
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Apple TV Set-Top-Box With Inbuilt Camera for FaceTime Reportedly in Development
Apple is making plans to enter the smart home segment, as per a new report, and as a part of the plan, it could introduce an Apple TV set-top-box with an inbuilt camera. Additionally, the company is also said to be working on a “lightweight smart display” that can be docked to charging stations.
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Panasonic Launches Matter-Enabled Room Air Conditioners, Can Be Controlled via Miraie App
Panasonic has launched its 2024 AC lineup, including India’s first Matter-enabled room ACs. Matter is a new universal standard of connectivity for smart home appliances that allows interoperability through brand-agnostic mobile apps. With this launch, Panasonic has become India’s first brand to launch ACs that follow this protocol. In total, th...
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Amazon Echo Pop With Front-Facing Speaker, Bluetooth Streaming Support Launched in India
Amazon Echo Pop has been launched by the company in India. It is equipped with Alexa for controlling music playback, setting reminders, and keeping track of sports matches. Users can also control smart home devices and smart plugs using voice commands.
-
Apple Said to Be Working on Expanding Smart-Home Lineup With iPad-Like Smart Display, Faster Apple TV Box
Apple is said to be working on several smart home devices that could challenge rivals Google and Amazon. These include new smart displays as well as a faster Apple TV streaming device. The latter was previously updated by the company in October, and the latest model comes with the iPhone 14’s A15 Bionic chip and a remote control that features a U...
