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Best car gadgets 2020: Make your car high-tech with these great devices

(Pocket-lint) – The cars coming out right now, on the bleeding edge, are full to the brim with tech, from integrated displays and Bluetooth to chargers and sophisticated audio systems, but that doesn’t mean that there’s nothing to add. Best dash cams: The top road monitoring cameras for your car Whether you’re driving a motor… Read more

Amazon Echo Buds can now track your workouts

Amazon has released a software update for the Echo Buds, which allows the TWS earphones to track your workouts using the built-in accelerometer. The Echo buds can also estimate the workout distance, step count, average pace, overall time, and the calories burned once you’ve completed the Workout Profile in the Alexa app. Additionally, the new… Read more

Google testing a new app called ‘Task Mate’ to crowdsource business information and voice recordings

As first reported by 9to5Google, a new app is being tested in a closed beta. The Google-made app is called “Task Mate” and it’s kind of like Google Opinion Rewards, but a bit more involved. Basically, Google Opinion rewards will passively ask question based on recent purchases, or the use of recent Google products like… Read more

Amazon’s Echo Buds can now track your running workouts

Amazon’s Echo Buds are getting new fitness features that allow the true wireless earbuds to track your workouts. According to Amazon, the Echo Buds now have the ability to track walks, runs, and other workouts, all initiated with Alexa voice commands. The Echo Buds rely on built-in accelerometers for tracking steps, and this is used… Read more

Which is the best UE speaker? Megablast, Blast, Megaboom, Boom and Wonderboom compared

(Pocket-lint) – Ultimate Ears (UE) is well-known for its excellent Bluetooth speakers, all with a distinctive look made from rubber and fabric materials. They’re also known for their bright and vibrant colour options and giant volume buttons. Best wireless speakers: The top Wi-Fi speakers to choose from Which UE speaker is the right one for… Read more

Star Wars novelist says Disney won’t pay him royalties it owes him

Alan Dean Foster, author of several Star Wars novelizations, says Disney hasn’t paid him his royalties. According to Foster, Disney has also asked him to sign a non-disclosure agreement before the company will speak with him. “You continue to ignore requests from my agents,” Foster wrote in a letter published by the Science Fiction and… Read more

Amazon now speaks English and German in parallel

Amazon’s Alexa can now be used simultaneously in German and English without restrictions. The voice assistant recognizes the spoken language and responds to requests in the same language. For the first time, German and English can be used completely in parallel. In order for parallel language use to work, it must first be activated. The… Read more

Roku Streambar review: A one-box upgrade

(Pocket-lint) – The Roku Streambar takes Roku’s popular streaming platform and fuses it with a compact soundbar. You can see how the company came up with the name – it’s hardly a huge leap in imagination. But keeping things simple can pay dividends. The Streambar has the potential to be a great one-box upgrade, boosting… Read more

Amazon announces upgraded Echo Frames smart glasses as it opens availability to everyone

Amazon has announced an upgraded model of its Echo Frames smart glasses, adding better sound quality, longer battery life, and new colors. Furthermore, the new Echo Frames are now available for anyone to buy, as the company transitions the Alexa-equipped glasses from a “Day One Edition” invitation-only device to a full-fledged product. The second-generation Echo… Read more

Intel’s new laptop is designed to help small companies take on HP and Dell

Intel NUC M15 laptop. The NUC M15 is a premium productivity laptop meant to compete with the XPS and Spectre computers of the world Intel is launching a new laptop. Yes, that’s right, Intel itself has a new laptop that it designed in-house and will be selling through various partners early in 2021. The NUC… Read more

Sonos One vs Sonos One SL vs Sonos Play:1: What’s the difference?

(Pocket-lint) – Which is the Sonos speaker for you? There are a few great entry-level Sonos options in the form of the excellent Sonos One, Sonos One SL and the now discontinued Sonos Play:1 and, while they’re very similar, there is one key difference between them. The Sonos One brings integrated voice control with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, while the Sonos… Read more

The best smart speaker 2020: Premium Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri speakers.

(Pocket-lint) – The smart speaker space is as competitive as ever. Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant-powered devices lead the way. Apple’s been selling its Siri-powered HomePod on sound quality first and foremost and our HomePod review showed that it’s clearly better to listen to than the entry-level smart speakers such as Amazon’s basic Echo. But Amazon’s… Read more

Apple HomePod mini review: playing small ball

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Two and a half years ago, Apple finally entered the smart speaker market with the HomePod. It was a unique device — instead of prioritizing an accessible price and smart assistant features, it was laser-focused on audio… Read more

Google is reportedly working on linking up Nest Audio speakers with Chromecast streaming devices

Google is working on integrating its Chromecast streaming devices and Nest Audio speakers, according to a comment from a Google spokesperson in The Wall Street Journal, in a move that would give Google’s smart home and streaming gadgets a feature parity with Amazon and Apple. Being able to combine a streaming platform with a smart… Read more

Best Google Assistant speakers 2020: Top Google Home alternatives

(Pocket-lint) – Google Assistant is an excellent voice assistant. It not only brings the power of Google search to the table, but it’s conversational too. Like Amazon’s Alexa, Google’s Assistant can set alarms, read news briefings, tell you what the weather is like, control compatible smart home devices and play music, among plenty of other features…. Read more