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Amazon call out their challenger to the Google Home Hub

Amazon have introduced the Echo Show 5 to their burgeoning line-up of Alexa-powered smart displays.

News May 29
Skype calling with Alexa now available

Skype calling with Alexa is now available to customers in Australia, New Zealand, US, UK, India and Canada.

News Nov 20
Ekster announces first voice-activated smart wallet

Ekster 3.0 is the first voice-activated smart wallet, compatible with Alexa and Google Home Appliances.

News Oct 22
Amazon bolster Australian Echo lineup with Echo Show and Echo Sub

Amazon has announced that the new Echo Sub will be coming to Australia alongside the refreshed Echo Dot, Echo Plus and Echo Show.

News Sep 21
Acer will be the first OEM to bring Amazon Alexa to portable PCs

Acer has announced that from today it'll be the first major OEM to start shipping Alexa pre-installed on Windows 10-based notebooks.

News May 22

Tutorials about Alexa

5 Tips for creating your Smart Home

In 2017, home automation is more obtainable than ever before. And, with both Google Home and Amazon Echo on the horizon, creating a smart home is set to become even more affordable. So, it’s not surprising then, that increasing numbers of Australians...

Tutorials Apr 05

Features about Alexa

Amazon Echo Show 5 hands-on: Is it worth it?

It’s been a little over a month since the launch of the Amazon Echo Show 5, the diminutive successor to 2017’s Echo Show. The new device features a 5.5-inch screen for all of your media needs, whether it’s the morning weather or your local news.

Features Aug 12
Best Smart Speakers: Google Assistant vs Alexa vs Siri

Here’s a quick primer on what smart speakers are, and what to expect from each of the major ones.

Features Oct 18
Which Smart Voice Assistant Should I Be Using?

Still confused about what exactly a voice assistant is? Here’s everything you need to know about voice assistants.

Features Jan 24
The iPad failed to kill Crestron. Alexa and Google Assistant won’t either

As Alexa and Google Assistant continue to dominate headlines, it’s easy to forget that there are plenty of veteran automation brands like Crestron out there with their own stake in the rise of the smart home.

Features Aug 21