Software and Services

Google bring SMS to PCs with Android Messages for Desktop

As part of their larger push towards RCS messaging service Chat, Google have now rolled out a desktop version of their Android Messages app.

WWDC 2018: Apple gives us a first look at an all-new Mac App Store

Alongside macOS Mojave, Apple is previewing an all-new Mac App Store featuring a new look and rich editorial content that will make it easier than ever to find great Mac apps.

Budget 2018: Government seeks to boost Australian AI capabilities

The federal government’s 2018-19 budget earmarks $29.9 million over four years to strengthen Australia’s capability in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).

Dropbox Rolls Out New AdminX Tools for Data Management

Dropbox has introduced new tools to simplify data security for Dropbox Business teams across all types of organisations.

JBL take smart speakers back to the living room Link 300

JBL have added a third product to their growing range of smart speakers: the JBL Link 300.

Three smart speakers we know almost nothing about

Here are some of the potential contenders in the smart speaker space that we know almost nothing about.

Hands On: Pitting the Apple HomePod against the Sonos One

We decided to throw the two smart speakers against one another to settle the matter.

Amazon Echo Plus review: Zigbee connectivity doesn't quite seal the deal

If you’re looking to buy the best of the three Amazon Echo speakers, this is still probably the one to get. However, there are plenty of reasons to give pause here and wait to see if an eventual successor can do the promise of the Echo Plus justice.

Everything You Can Do, I Can Do Better: Comparing The Google Home’s Assistant To Amazon Echo’s Alexa

These days, thanks to both the Alexa Skills and Assistant Apps platforms, Google and Amazon's smart assistants can do a lot of the same things. However, that’s not to say that there aren’t areas where each has a clear advantage.