[Update: Not live] Android Auto redesign with dark theme begins rolling out
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Apple Confirms Acquisition of Self-Driving Vehicle Startup Drive.ai
Apple purchase Drive.ai, an autonomous driving startup based out of Mountain View, the company confirmed to Axios today.
Apple has hired dozens of Drive.ai engineers,...
Sony Pictures Television Grows Its Brand and Reaches New Customers with Monetized Alexa Skills...
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Your Cheesy Assistant
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Google hardware. Designed to work better together.
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‘Google Nest’ branding extends to cameras, video doorbell, thermostat, more
Google I/O finally delivered the “Nest Hub Max” smart display, and also confirmed the new Google Nest branding. Replacing Google Home, this new branding...
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How to Stop Your Google Home From Recording All Your Conversations
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Google may be storing everything you say to your Google Home and keeping the recordings forever, just as Alexa does. Google recently changed...
Netgear Orbi Voice review: It’s not the best smart speaker, but it’s an excellent...
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New Alexa Design Guide: Create Engaging Alexa Skills Using Situational Design
We’re excited to announce the publication of the new Alexa Design Guide for skill builders, built around the principles of situational design so...
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