Amazon today announced the availability of its latest Echo device – Echo Auto. As the name suggests, the new Echo works in the cars, giving users the freedom to use Alexa functionality while they are in the car. Echo Auto is powered by the car’s 12V charging socket or USB port with the audio connected […]
Apple, Amazon, Google and others come together to develop open standard for smart home devices
Tech giants Apple, Amazon, Google and Zigbee Alliance have come together to form a working group that will develop and promote loyalty-free connectivity standards to increase compatibility among smart home products. Zigbee Alliance consists of IKEA, Legrand, NXP Semiconductors, Resideo, Samsung SmartThings, Schneider Electric, Signify (formerly Philips Lighting), Silicon Labs, Somfy, and Wulian are also […]
Amazon expands its Echo series with Echo Input Portable smart speaker
Amazon has launched Echo Input Portable smart speaker, expanding its Echo series. As the name suggests, this is the first Amazon Alexa powered portable speaker from Amazon. It features a 4800mAh rechargeable battery and can be carried along. It features 360-degree audio and uses the same far-field voice recognition like other Echo devices. Since it […]
Access Alexa from various places at your home or office with Amazon Echo Flex
Have you ever wanted to power your house with Amazon Alexa’s voice assistant but could not afford multiple Amazon Echo Dot speakers? Worry not, Amazon has announced the availability of Amazon Echo Flex which directly plugs into an electrical outlet giving you access to Alexa and control your smart devices like Smart Bulbs, Purifiers and […]
Amazon launches the Echo Show in India
Amazon has expanded its Echo line of devices in India with the launch of Echo Show. This is the second Echo device from Amazon to feature a display but unlike the Echo Spot that had a small screen, the Echo Show is equipped with a 10-inch HD (1280×800) display. Echo Show has all the smarts, […]
Sprint unveils Kyocera Echo: Phone with dual-screen display
Sprint’s event yesterday showed off an Android phone featuring two touchscreen displays. The phone known as Kyocera Echo features two 3.5-inch touchscreen displays (800×480 pixels) and the specialty of it is that both the displays can work independently or as one, according to user’s preference. In short, you can check your email on one […]