Smart Speakers
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Alexa+ now available to all US Amazon customers
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Amazon says that Alexa+, the next-generation version of its popular voice assistant, is now available to everyone in the US.
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Music, radio, podcasts and more – a guide to smart speakers
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Smart speakers are an increasingly popular purchase in the UK, with some estimates suggesting that as many as 60% of the nation’s homes now have at least one of the devices.
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Latest Ofcom research reveals UK’s listening habits
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Despite a rise in the number listening on smart speakers and online, UK radio listeners continue to favour their radio set according to new research from Ofcom.
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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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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.