Apple is looking to broaden Siri’s footprint and usefulness with help from third party app developers and a software development kit. The big question is whether the move will be able to thwart rivals such as Google Assistant and Amazon’s Alexa. CNET Smart Home Guide From connected light bulbs, to plant sensors, to smart locks, […]

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Steve Pak | May 25, 2016 08:20 AM EDT Amazon Echo Speaker (Photo : Twitter) Apple is reportedly working on a Siri-powered smart speaker that would take on Amazon Echo and Google Home. The tech giant also has plans to open the voice assistant to third-party apps. The Internet of Things (IoT) device seems to

The Information has revealed in a recent report that tech giant Apple is building a Siri-powered speaker for the home, to challenge the Amazon Echo. The reported development of a Siri-powered speaker at Apple marks a noteworthy move by the company, especially against the backdrop of the fact that cloud services and artificial intelligence-powered devices

It would appear that Apple has plans to turn Siri into a much more robust platform than it currently is. According to a report from The Information, the firm has plans to release a Siri-powered speaker, much like the Amazon Echo or Google Home. Of course, you shouldn’t expect to hear about the Siri speaker

You are here: Home > Apple to soon release Siri SDK to compete with Amazon Echo May 24, 2016 Peter Cao Leave a comment Via The Information, Apple is working on a Siri SDK which will have Amazon Echo-like functionality to its platforms. As of right now, Siri is locked down and only works with

Boston Children’s Hospital app integrates AI to provide guidance on in-home medical questions Boston Children’s Hospital released a new “skill” for Amazon’s Alexa called KidsMD which gives the voice-powered assistant the knowledge to offer simple medical advice to parents about symptoms and medications. Any Alexa-enabled device such as Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Amazon Tap, and

Enlarge Image The Google Home would love to have a chat. Lynn La/CNET One of the first things Genevieve Bell did after bringing home an Amazon Echo was ask the smart speaker to set a timer. After the Echo replied in its soft, reassuring female voice, Bell told the device “thank you.” “When was the

In a world of square or cylindrical Bluetooth speakers, Ultimate Ears’ circular Roll 2 stands out, freshly updated for 2016 for music-lovers on the move. The form-factor is the same, a saucer-sized disk of tough fabric and rubber with a handy bungee cord loop on the back, it’s still waterproof to IPX7, and so is