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Apple unveils updates to HomePod

Apple has revealed the planned updates to mobile operating system, with a host of features in iOS 13 set to impact the HomePod speaker. Unveiled at the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in early June, the iOS updates will affect everything from how multiple users are accommodated to how Siri sounds. So, what’s set to improve…

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Bigger Google Home Hub predicted

Google is just over two weeks away from its annual conference Google I/O, and experts are tipping not only will they reveal upgrades to the Android operating system, there will also be improvements to Google Assistant , and a new version of Google Home Hub revealed. So, what’s predicted to occur at Google I/O and…

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What is Google Home Hub?

With Santa set to make his way down the chimney in just a few short weeks time, a hot-ticket item on many people’s wish list will be Google’s latest offering – Home Hub. This new take on the smart speaker offers a screen that also doubles a digital photo frame for all your favourite photographs,…

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A word to the wise on voice activation

Smart speakers have been the big news in home automation over the past few months, with three major players all vying for the Australian market, but the voice activation ability they utilise is far from new. So, what’s the big deal of voice activation and how does it help the smart home? A quick explainer Voice…

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Facebook smart speakers all quiet…for now

As Facebook faces questioning regarding its privacy settings, rumours have emerged the recent publicity may delay any launch of its planned smart home technology. Last year the internet was awash with news the social media giant was primed to release a 15-inch touchscreen smart speaker, with experts then tipping the launch date would be the…