Smart Speaker Archives

Braun Audio Announces Comeback, Unveils Highly Priced Smart Speakers With Google Assistant at CES

Tim January 10, 2020

If you thought Braun was a name that only dabbled in toothbrushes and shavers, you'd be wrong! Don't worry, I didn't know Braun has a rich history in the audio game either, so we're learning all of this together. Anyway, Braun Audio, located in Germany, is...

Canalys: Google’s Smart Speaker Shipments Fall 40% From Last Year

Tim November 14, 2019

Canalys smart speaker market numbers are available for Q3 2019, providing a look at how companies like Google and Amazon are performing. For Google, things aren't going too hot, at least compared to last year's Q3 figures. According to the numbers, Google...

You Can Now Move Streams Between Google Cast Devices With Your Voice

Tim October 8, 2019

At long last, users can now move music and video streams between Google Cast-supported devices with nothing but their voice. Before this change, let's say you casted music to your bathroom speaker, but now want to move it to the living room. To do, you'd have...

Google Loses #2 Spot in Global Smart Speaker Sales

Tim August 26, 2019

According to the latest Q2 figures in the smart speaker category, Google has officially lost its #2 spot in the global market, falling to #3. Taking over that #2 spot behind Amazon is Baidu, a relative newcomer to the category. In terms of figures, Google's Q2...

Marshall Stanmore II Voice Speaker With Google Assistant is My Favorite Thing Right Now

Tim January 14, 2019

Marshall's Stanmore II Voice smart speaker has been available since mid-December, priced at $399. You may be thinking, "Holy moly, $399 for a smart speaker? Tim, you crazy!" Usually, I'd be right there with you, but considering Google has its own $399 smart...

Marshall is Launching Alexa-Powered Smart Speakers, Google Assistant to Follow

Tim August 30, 2018

Marshall announced two smart speakers at IFA this week, Stanmore II Voice and Action II Voice. Both speakers launch later this year, powered by Amazon's Alexa voice assistant. While we don't get too excited for Alexa products, simply because we're more aligned...

Samsung CEO: Bixby-Powered Speaker Will Launch Second Half of 2018, Focus on ‘Premium’

Tim February 26, 2018 12

We've been reporting on Samsung's smart speaker powered by Bixby for what feels like a long time (July, 2017 to be exact), and each time we think we have an idea of when it will launch, Samsung says something different. Unfortunately, the latest news is more...

DEAL: Buy a Moto Z2 Force, Get a Free Smart Speaker Moto Mod With Amazon Alexa

Tim January 26, 2018 11

Motorola is currently offering buyers of a Moto Z2 Force a free Smart Speaker Moto Mod with Amazon Alexa. Not only will you get the free Moto Mod, which currently has a retail value of $149, but Motorola is also offering a free 2-month Amazon Music Unlimited...