The Netgear Meural Canvas II was more than a digital photo frame with its innovative matt-finish frame: it was a canvas for displaying high-end works of art (supplied by subscription) in a realistic fashion. However, because of the high prices and membership requirements, it was not for everyone. The Netgear…

The Echo Show 5 is the cheapest Echo with a screen, and it’s designed to be the perfect bedroom partner with Alexa built-in. And, while this smart display can do a lot more, that’s where it really shines. The 2nd-gen Show 5 has been refreshed for 2021, and it still…

The new $130 Echo Show 8 takes the top rank as the greatest Alexa smart display, with the Echo Show 10 being more novelty than necessity (that revolving screen doesn’t support the $250 price tag). The second iteration of Amazon’s mid-sized smart speaker with a display, which was released this…

Samsung’s SmartThings was the subject of a widespread rumor that it was about to be closed down entirely. It turns out that this was just partially right. Samsung decided to keep making software but no longer make hardware under its own brand, so production of the Hub was moved to…

It has been announced that Google is about to join hands with the Volvo car group to integrate its Google Assistant features along with Apps like YouTube into Volvo cars. As technology is taking over the world in every aspect, it is not surprising that now you will soon be…

Seniors developer Speak2 Family has announced that it will buy Soundmind and its similar voice attendant. The rate at which this acquisition will take place hasn’t been disclosed to the media. Speak2 Family’s Alexa app is specifically designed to fulfill the needs of older people residing without their families or…

Checkers and Rally’s have started to install a voice assistant in their drive-thru restaurants to assist their customers digitally. The voice assistant is designed by hospitality tech developer Presto. …

Mainehealth, the largest integrated health system in Maine is faced with a unique challenge. How does one ensure that the health care system is serving everyone equally without neglecting anyone? The answer to this burning question is actually pretty simple: technology. …

HBO Max is ready to launch an intelligent AI-operated Voice Assistant, “Kimi” in an upcoming eponymous film. Angela Childs, played by Zoe Kravitz, is an agoraphobic reviewer whose life becomes immensely complicated after she discovers a voice stream which indicates towards a murder. The voice stream was being recorded by…