David Sloat

  Amazon brought its slate of product updates public at their annual Device Event 2023 in their new HQ2 in Crystal City, VA outside of Washington, DC. At the top of the list are updates to the company's popular Echo and the familiar virtual assistant Alexa. Artificial Intelligence was the common theme with the additions as Amazon touted the use of a home-built … [Read more...] about Amazon Brings AI To Echo With Alexa Update

  Panasonic announced updates to its SoundSlayer wearable gaming speaker system. The device fits around the player's neck and rests on the shoulders. The original SoundSlayer was introduced in 2021 but was wired to the gaming device making it more constricting. The new version connects via a small transmitter that plugs into your console and broadcasts using … [Read more...] about Panasonic Updates It’s Wearable Gaming Speaker

  Amazon announced a significant update to its wearable Alexa-enabled eyewear line Echo Frames. The smart specs will come in seven new designs, including two pairs designed by Carrera Sunglasses. The goal is the make the glasses as wearable and fashionable as possible, a claim many previous smart glasses failed to provide. The new frames are narrower and … [Read more...] about Amazon Echo Frames Get A Fashionable Update

  Warner Bros. Discovery announced the addition of a sports add-on package to its streaming platform Max. While Max has already begun to air some sporting events, the package will formalize as a $9.99 upcharge beginning in February 2024. The package will simulcast games that are already being broadcast on the company's traditional channels including TBS and … [Read more...] about Max Will Soon Offer Live Sports Add-On

  Google connected the dots by linking ts gen AI engine, Bard, and its suite of web tools to create a powerful virtual assistant. With Bard Extensions, users can interact with the tool to utilize both personal and public data. Users can ask Bard to search and find emails, summarize emails, and find specific details that can be used as part of an ongoing … [Read more...] about Google’s AI Assistant Can Help Read Your Emails, Plan Trips