Speaker maker Sonos angers its customer base yet again, by confirming it will halt software updates for older equipment from May
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Sonos Slaps Google With Patent Lawsuit Over Smart Speakers
Speaker maker Sonos alleges Google stole its technology, and it now seeks a sales ban on all Google speakers, phones and laptops
Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant Unlocked Via Laser
“Alexa, unlock the front door!” Researchers warn they can remotely control digital assistants and smart speakers
Smart Speakers Hacked To Listen In, Steal Passwords
Malicious third-party apps for Google Home and Amazon's Alexa can listen in on conversations and trick users into revealing passwords
Google Suspends European Voice Assistant Transcriptions
Privacy concerns have resulted in Google suspending European transcriptions of voice assistance clips
Google Admits Contractors Listen To Home Speaker Recordings
'Language experts' used to study small 'snippets' of user recordings gained from Google Home smart speakers
UK Government Offers Information Via Alexa, Google Home
Smart speakers can now be used to access more than 12,000 pieces of government information
Google Pushes AI With Third-Generation Pixel Smartphones
Google shows off Pixel 3 smartphones with AI-guided cameras, along with the Google Slate tablet and Home Hub screen-enabled smart speaker
Google To Patch Smart Speaker, Chromecast Location Leak Bug
The loophole could allow attack websites to determine a user's precise location
Google Offers UK Free Phone Calls Via Home Speaker
Who needs a phone? Google offers free UK telephone calls via Home and Home Mini smart speakers
Microsoft Confirms More Cortana-Powered Devices In 2018
Cortana is safe for now, as Microsoft confirms Cortana is being incorporated into more OEM devices
Poll: Would You Use Amazon Echo Or Google Home At Work?
Voice activated digital assistants are increasing in popularity but would you use one at work?
Google Goes High-End With Pixelbook Chromebook
Google unveils its Chrome-based answer for those seeking a high-end folding laptop
Google ‘Plans’ Chromebook Pixel & Google Home Mini For Autumn
A refresh to the Chromebook Pixel laptop line may be in the offing, along with a miniaturised Google Home smart speaker and voice-activated headphones
Amazon Echo Show Boosts Alexa AI With Touchscreen
Amazon is also building out the capabilities of the Echo speaker, now with call making and answering features
Google Blocks Burger King Advert That Tried To Hijack Google Home
Whopper mistake: Smart home audio hack gets a smack from Google
Google Home Brings AI To Home & Office On April 6
Google Home AI voice activated assistant will cost £129 and will arrive alongside a smart router called the Google WiFi on April 6