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Voice-enabled speakers are on the rise this year, according to a new report from eMarketer. And Amazon is projected to snag 70 percent of the market share.

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Andy Wood and Matt Kirshen test the limits of everyday AI against a variety of accents in linguistics tests designed to determine which AI is the best at understanding the most people. Featuring Google Home, Amazon Echo, and Siri.

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Thinking about getting a smart speaker like the Amazon Echo or upcoming Apple HomePod? You might want to think again.

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No time for the gym? No sweat! Google and Amazon smart speakers can help.

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Amazon Echo vs Google Home
Join us as we compare these two to find which one is the better experience!

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What are the best smart speakers for your home in 2018? We round up our favourite voice controlled speakers with AI smarts and iPhone/Android support, including the Amazon Echo family and Google Home, plus rivals from Harmon Kardon and Sonos. We also discuss some of the best upcoming smart speakers from Panasonic, Apple and others.

From Amazon Alexa to Google Assistant, AI smarts are appearing in all kinds of speakers these days. You can ask them anything with complete hands-free control, and even activate your connected smart home goodies.

So, when it comes to Amazon Echo vs Google Home vs Sonos and other smart speakers, which is best for you? Here's our favourites right now.

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Amazon Echo v. Google Home. v. Apple HomePod: Home Assistant and smart speaker sales are expected to increase substantially in 2018, as more consumers adopt them in some way. On today's episode we are joined by Home Editor Kim Wetzel, to help us break down the advantages and disadvantages of each one of the big names. Many people jumped on the Amazon Alexa bandwagon early and they are attempting to keep that name in everyone's minds, with a big budget Super Bowl ad. However, it's hard to deny that Google has a lot of inherent placement in the marketplace, with claims that over 400 million devices are enabled to use it's assistant. Apple is the latecomer to the party, with the $350 HomePod. Even with potentially superior sound on the Apple device, is it worth the $350 investment?

Outdoor Retailer: Rick Stella is freshly back from Denver, where he was at Outdoor Retailer. Being at the largest outdoor sport and gear trade show, means you get to see a lot of amazing ways that technology is fusing with previously untouched industries. Digital Trends teamed up with The Manual to dispense awards for the best of show. The winner of best innovation was the Oakley Spy Ace EC Electronic ski goggles, which are able to change the tint at the touch of a button, using electrochromic technology. We'll also take a look at an inventive way to stay hydrated on the slopes, with the Hydrastash jacket. We also can't help but think that other liquids could be discretely stored in the jacket, should one be attending a concert, perhaps.....

Samsung Galaxy X: The rumors of a 'foldable' OLED phone have circulated or years and it's no secret that Samsung has it's sites set on debuting just such a device. Now multiple outlets are reporting that the Galaxy X, as it is being dubbed, may be slated for release in late 2018, or early 2019. There is even speculation that we may see something at Mobile World Congress, in Barcelona. While it's a lot of conjecture, a flexible-screened phone does seem like science fiction coming to life.

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We ask Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant questions to find out how they differ.

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Smart speakers are entering more and more households, and users can utilize the digital assistants to get answers and help with more and more everyday questions and tasks. Experience an innovative demonstration on how you could also send and receive SMS to a smart speaker.

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The Google Home Hub vs. Amazon Echo Show: which is better? Both are smart displays that control your smart home, but that's where the similarities end. This comparison design, features, price and more to find out which is right for you.

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Smart speakers are so 2017. This year saw the rise of the smart display, with Google opening up its Home platform to third-party manufacturers like JBL and Lenovo, and Amazon putting out a much-improved version of its Echo Show. Smart displays add a lot of functionality to virtual assistants, facilitating video calls, step-by-step recipes, weather updates, and entertainment. Filling your house with microphones and cameras can also be a little creepy, something device makers seem to have realized as they've also added privacy functions, or in the case of the Google Home Hub, done away with the camera altogether.

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We pit the Google Home Hub and the Amazon Echo Show against each other to see which one sounds better when playing music, which offers more help in the kitchen, which one makes controlling your smart home easier and more

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This is the smart speaker that raises the audio and aesthetic experience to a level never seen before. The WiFi, Alexa, and Bluetooth enabled 20-watt smart speaker pairs two active drivers with two passive radiators to produce immersive, room-filling sound. You can use Alexa voice commands to stream music from services such as Pandora and Spotify, or you can pair it with a Bluetooth device to take your music on the go. The speaker looks as good as it sounds thanks to its refined craftsmanship using machine edged aluminum, finely stitched Japanese speaker fabric, and genuine leather panels. Volume and music controls are accessed with an analog knob and capacitive touch buttons on the speaker, Alexa voice commands, or a free app for iOS and Android devices. Multiple speakers can be paired to expand the immersive audio throughout your home. Rechargeable battery provides up to 10 hours of music playback on a three-hour charge via USB-C cable or by placing the speaker into its leather AC-powered dock.

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Amazon is still the king of the hill thanks to its Echo line of smart speakers, a new report says. Google has managed to drop to No. 3! How did this happen? Here's the breakdown.

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