Bitter patent battle between Sonos and Google to continue, after judge rules the later must face trial on 8 May
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Sonos Scores Legal Victory In Google Patent Dispute
Sonos sees legal win over Google as US International Trade Commission judge finds Google smartphones and speakers infringed five Sonos patents
Sonos Boss Apologises For Update Controversy
Sonos CEO says sorry for anger caused by its update policy, and says it will support legacy products “for as long as possible”
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
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
Amazon Expands Echo Range, Adds Wearables, Alexa Personalisation
Surprise motherf****r! Alexa's voice can soon be replaced by the voice of actor Samuel L Jackson
Amazon Keeps Alexa Voice Recordings Indefinitely
Amazon admission in letter to US senator re-ignites privacy row over Alexa and its range of smart speakers
Alexa Urges User To ‘Kill Foster Parents’ In Unsettling Incident
Amazon's use of experimental chatbots on its Alexa AI platform has led to some disturbing conversations and a security breach, a report finds
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
Facebook Shows Smart Video Device On Heels Of Privacy Scandal
Facebook is emphasising the built-in privacy features of the Alexa-powered Portal, which arrives immediately after a major data breach at the company
Amazon ‘Developing Robot For Consumers’
The move follows the $1bn acquisition of smart doorbell maker Ring, as Amazon delves further into the home
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
Certain Sonos, Bose Speakers Vulnerable To Hack
Did Santa deliver you a Sonos or Bose smart speaker? Better check hackers have not compromised it
Google Goes High-End With Pixelbook Chromebook
Google unveils its Chrome-based answer for those seeking a high-end folding laptop
Amazon Hands Over Contested Echo Data In Murder Trial
Amazon has provided prosecutors access to Echo recordings in the latest case to raise questions on the privacy implications of the 'Internet of Things'