insert_link Tech Made Simple Sonos is set to Launch its own Voice Assistant in June The Verge reports that Sonos is preparing to introduce its own voice assistant service within the next few weeks, according to people familiar with the company’s plans. The voice functionality will let customers play and control music on Sonos’ whole-home audio platform. It will be part of a forthcoming software update set to arrive first to customers in the US on June 1st, with an international rollout to follow. Sonos […] todayMay 5, 2022
insert_link Tech Made Simple Google Assistant will be getting better at Pronouncing Names, thanks to BERT Google Assistant is getting a better way to correct its name pronunciation, as well as improved contextual awareness when it comes to setting and changing timers with your voice. In the blog post announcing the changes, Google says they should be rolling out in the next few days. If Assistant has been pronouncing your name wrong, the new way to try to fix that is pretty simple: you can just say […] todayMay 5, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement How Smart Should Your Bedroom Be? It can be tough to know when to buy, when to hold off, and when to save your money altogether. So, what is worth the investment right now—and what’s worth waiting on? Read on to find out. Good sleep is practically a status symbol—and a few little splurges can help you rest and restore. Smart light bulbs Pros: Controlling the lights with an app or voice command is great if […] todayJanuary 13, 2021
insert_link Tech Made Simple New Google Assistant feature makes it easier to donate directly to important causes Google Assistant is getting a new feature that makes it easier to donate money to important humanitarian and nonprofit organizations, starting with the Center for Policing Equity, an organization that works to promote police transparency and accountability. The news was announced Friday to coincide with the 57th anniversary of the March on Washington. The new donation shortcut can only be accessed on mobile phones for now, either by saying […] todaySeptember 3, 2020
insert_link Tech Made Simple Ikea Goes All In on Smart Home Tech “We have decided to invest significantly in Home smart across Ikea to fast-forward the development. This is the biggest New Business we are establishing since the introduction of Children’s Ikea,” said Peter van der Poel, manager Ikea Range & Supply, aka, the box that sits above Ikea of Sweden within the complicated Ikea Group org chart. The new business unit is helmed by the aptly-named Björn Block, and sits […] todayAugust 22, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement Ikea Ventures into Smart Home Design Market “We have decided to invest significantly in Home smart across Ikea to fast-forward the development. This is the biggest New Business we are establishing since the introduction of Children’s Ikea,” said Peter van der Poel, manager Ikea Range & Supply, aka, the box that sits above Ikea of Sweden within the complicated Ikea Group org chart. The new business unit is helmed by the aptly-named Björn Block, and sits […] todayAugust 22, 2019
insert_link Tech Made Simple How To Keep Your “Hey Google” History Off The Record Home assistants such as Alexa and Google Assistant are becoming ubiquitous, and as that happens, more and more users are discovering how much of their data is actually being collected by these handy items. The Washington Post’s Geoffrey A. Fowler was so taken aback by the amount of audio material that Amazon collected that he actually made a song out of his clips. If all this makes you uneasy, […] todayMay 14, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement Time to Turn On Smart Bulbs The lightbulb has been around 140 years, and never been something to get excited about... until now. Today, if you want more control in your life as well as creative and practical options that can transform the way you light up your home, well there's the smart bulb. The smart bulb uses LED and wireless technology that allows you to conveniently mange and program your lights using an app […] todayApril 8, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement Make Your Home Smarter With These Smart Home Technology can save you time, energy, and money, and it’s something the entire family can use, and do, together. But the deluge of new products and devices can be a tad overwhelming. If you’d like to make your home smarter, check out these gizmos to get you going. Go Hands-Free with a Voice Assistant If you want to listen to music, dim lights, turn up the temperature or […] todayMarch 26, 2019
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