Smart Home
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Deezer reports record growth in latest market update
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Music streamer Deezer has reported a 1.3m growth in its subscriber base, which now stands at 10.5 million (+13.7% year on year).
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Amazon’s Fire TV streaming sticks explained
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Amazon’s range of Fire TV streaming devices offer a simple and affordable way to turn your existing TV into a Smart TV or to bring the latest apps to an older Smart TV which is no longer getting updates.
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Apple’s HomePod mini gains new ‘midnight’ colour option
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The WiFi enabled HomePod mini supports music streaming from multiple services, including the firm’s own Apple Music.
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Samsung brings new voice-controlled smart microwaves to the UK
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Two new smart microwave ovens from Samsung which can be controlled by popular voice assistants including Google Assistant and Amazon’s Alexa, are now available in the UK.
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BBC Sounds gains multi-room listening on Echo and other Alexa powered speakers
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Amazon’s voice-activated assistant is available both on the firm’s own range of devices, including its Echo speakers, and on third-party speakers such as those from Sonos.
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Deezer strikes deal to power Sonos’ radio services
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Deezer has struck a long-term partnership to power the smart speaker manufacturer’s Sonos Radio and subscription Sonos Radio HD services.