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Future smart speakers could detect a heart attack and call an ambulance
By David Nield published
Using smart algorithms, the speakers in your home could listen out for sounds of a cardiac arrest.

California wants to stop your smart gadgets from eavesdropping on you
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Anti-Eavesdropping Act would prohibit smart speaker manufacturers from storing and sharing audio recordings without user consent.

Alexa Announcements can now work with any Alexa-enabled device
By David Nield published
Certified Alexa devices are now able to broadcast messages to your whole household, even if they weren't made by Amazon.

The price we pay for convenience may be too high
By Erez Yalon published
Checkmarx's Erez Yalon discusses why it's time to get serious about the right to privacy in the age of always listening devices.

Apple has cut the price of the HomePod
By Olivia Tambini published
Apple's flagship smart speaker has been given a rare $50 discount on the Apple store.

Sony SRS-XB501G Portable Wireless Speaker review
By Lewis Leong published
If you want the ultimate party speaker with Google Assistant built right in, the SRS-XB501G is a good choice.

Old meets new: the best retro-styled speakers with modern features
By Olivia Tambini published
Speakers with retro looks and smart features seem to be all the rage – here are some of our favorites.

Google Home isn't getting Apple Music, at least for now
By Henry St Leger published
Updated The iOS app for Google Home listed Apple Music as a supported streaming service, but Google put it down to a bug.
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