Voice-controlled Sonos smart speaker confirmed at FCC, likely breaking cover in early October

According to newly discovered FCC documents, the first full-blown Sonos smart speaker will support "multiple voice platforms" starting October.

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Amazon Echo speakers now being sold at recently-acquired Whole Foods

The deal closed on the nearly-$14 billion acquisition of the high-end supermarket chain, so what better way to let people know than plastering your logo?

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Samsung confirms new Gear smartwatch for IFA debut next week, smart speaker also coming ‘soon’

Without giving away too much, Samsung has slated the Gear S3's sequel for an IFA 2017 announcement, with a smart speaker coming further down the line.

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Google Home now can work with the Spotify Free tier

The Premium tier is still the best experience and is the only option for Alexa speakers, but hey, you now have the other option for Google Home.

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Big deals for Google Wifi and Google Home at Google Store, Amazon, Target

Two sites are doing bundle deals for both Google Wifi and Google Home, but one is just taking a chunk outta that mesh network enabler.

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HomePod supply will likely be extremely limited at launch, Foxconn to ramp up 2018 production

You may only be able to buy around 500,000 Apple HomePod units this December, all manufactured by Inventec, with Foxconn joining the assembly line in 2018.

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Xiaomi unveils MIUI 9 with proprietary smart assistant, ultra-affordable Mi AI Speaker

In addition to the Mi 5X smartphone, Xiaomi took the wraps off a smart assistant-powered MIUI 9 platform and low-cost Mi AI Speaker earlier today.

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Dreamy new Apple patents imagine personalized 911 fingerprint calling, smart Siri dock with wireless charging

A pair of exciting new Apple patents have been granted to bring a smart Siri dock one step closer to materialization, as well as discreet 911 iOS calling.

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Lenovo’s bold new AI-powered concepts include a virtual assistant, SmartVest and AR headset

Lenovo seems to think it can build a more interactive smart speaker than the Amazon Echo someday, as well as a "context aware virtual assistant."

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Samsung indefinitely delays Bixby China launch, smart speaker project also put on hold

Samsung's Bixby digital assistant isn't going many places after finally adding English voice support for the US, at least not according to new reports.

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Pint-sized Amazon Echo Dot plunges to its lowest price ever in anticipation of Prime Day

As irresistible as a $30 refurbished Amazon Echo Dot might look, don't spend all your money before checking out all of next week's Prime Day deals.

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Samsung has Bixby smart speaker in the works, but the AI’s English voice progress is still slow

Samsung still has big plans for Bixby, the oh-so-promising digital assistant that's so slow to roll out, reportedly cooking up its own smart speaker.

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