Headphones and Speakers

Michael Bublé Debuts a New Alexa Skill — But Why?

January 14, 2019

In a world where technology is becoming increasingly integrated into our daily lives, it's no surprise that we are seeing a rise in the use of voice assistants like Alexa. And with the increasing po... Read More...

Google Discontinues Chromecast Audio to Focus Entirely on Smart Speakers

Ashley King

January 11, 2019

Google is going all-in on its smart speaker strategy and abandoning Chromecast Audio. The streaming adapter was introduced in 2015 and brought streaming music to existing stereo systems. A Google spokespe... Read More...

Amazon’s ‘Echo Auto’ Is Now Shipping to 1 Million Drivers In the U.S.

Ashley King

January 10, 2019

Smart speakers are the fastest growing tech category in the United States. Now, they're threatening to transform car dashboards, with potentially huge implications for music. Amazon's Echo currently leads t... Read More...

1 Out of Every 5 American Adults Currently Owns a Smart Speaker, Study Finds

Ashley King

January 9, 2019

53 million is a big number. But it's just 20% of the addressable pie. A survey conducted by NPR and Edison Research has determined that smart speakers are destined to become mainstream devices. That part y... Read More...

Package This: Apple Spins a HomePod Discount to Apple Music Subscribers

Marsha Silva

December 14, 2018

Apple is aggressively pushing its streaming music ecosystem ahead of the holidays with a discounted HomePod offer in the UK. Apple's got the HomePod. Spotify doesn't. Which means special offers — and even ... Read More...

Smart Speakers Are Most Frequently Used to Play Music — Just Like Dumb Speakers

Paul Resnikoff

December 12, 2018

If you want to see the future of music software, take a look at what's happening in music hardware. Is the winner in streaming music the winner in smart speaker adoption? In its initial phase, smart speak... Read More...

An AirPods Wireless Charging Case Is Coming Soon — But Is an All-New Design Arriving In 2020?

Ashley King

December 3, 2018

According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, an internal document might suggest that a new generation of AirPods is on the way. The insider document revealed a device with "wireless charging support" and upgraded Blue... Read More...

Tidal Is Now Available on Amazon Echo Devices Thanks to the ‘Music Skill’ API

Ashley King

November 15, 2018

Amazon announced several new Echo devices back in September, but a hidden gem was buried in that presentation. The company announced a Music Skill API to allow any music streaming service to stream songs to ... Read More...

A New Apple Patent Outlines Some Seriously Sophisticated Over-the-Ear Headphones

Ashley King

November 9, 2018

A freshly-granted Apple patent outlines an interesting over-the-ear headphone design, with 'beamforming' technology employed. The patent title is "System and method for automatic right-left ear detection for... Read More...

The Optoma Nuforce HEM8s: Lots of Packaging, But Overall a Good Purchase

Noah Itman

November 8, 2018

A review of the HEM8s and their plastic waste. Pros: Good quality for the price! Cons: Somewhat bottom heavy and lacking some of the detail I prefer on highs, somewhat narrow soundstage, SO MUCH PACKA... Read More...

Get Ready for Alexa-Powered Amplifiers & Subwoofers

Ashley King

September 18, 2018

According to a new report from CNBC, Amazon is looking into bringing Alexa to amplifiers, subwoofers, and other devices like a microwave and an in-car gadget. The company plans to release eight new Alexa-pow... Read More...

Sonos Stock Is Plunging After a Disappointing Earnings Report

Marsha Silva

September 11, 2018

Sonos is facing heavy turbulence on Wall Street after a less-than-stellar earnings report. Sonos has been a pioneer in the market for wireless speakers and related services. But maybe the space for smart sp... Read More...

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Michael Bublé Debuts a New Alexa Skill — But Why?

Google Discontinues Chromecast Audio to Focus Entirely on Smart Speakers

Amazon’s ‘Echo Auto’ Is Now Shipping to 1 Million Drivers In the U.S.

1 Out of Every 5 American Adults Currently Owns a Smart Speaker, Study Finds

Package This: Apple Spins a HomePod Discount to Apple Music Subscribers

Smart Speakers Are Most Frequently Used to Play Music — Just Like Dumb Speakers

An AirPods Wireless Charging Case Is Coming Soon — But Is an All-New Design Arriving In 2020?

Tidal Is Now Available on Amazon Echo Devices Thanks to the ‘Music Skill’ API

A New Apple Patent Outlines Some Seriously Sophisticated Over-the-Ear Headphones

The Optoma Nuforce HEM8s: Lots of Packaging, But Overall a Good Purchase

Get Ready for Alexa-Powered Amplifiers & Subwoofers

Sonos Stock Is Plunging After a Disappointing Earnings Report