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Apple's HomeView hasn't shipped yet, but Amazon is already staking out more of the smart home with five new Alexa devices designed for everything from entertainment to sleep. New Alexa devices from Amazon The October 28 announcement follows Apple's recent expansion into smart-home displays. Apple introduced HomeView earlier in October, bringing Siri AI, facial recognition, and Apple Home controls to a shared household screen. Amazon's latest products address some of the same needs, but the company is spreading those capabilities across several devices. Alongside its traditional speakers and displays, Amazon is introducing products designed specifically for the nightstand and displaying family photos. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Apple's HomeView hasn't shipped yet, but Amazon is already staking out more of the smart home with five new Alexa devices designed for everything from entertainment to sleep. New Alexa devices from Amazon The October 28 announcement follows Apple's recent expansion into smart-home displays. Apple introduced HomeView earlier in October, bringing Siri AI, facial recognition, and Apple Home controls to a shared household screen. Amazon's latest products address some of the same needs, but the company is spreading those capabilities across several devices. Alongside its traditional speakers and displays, Amazon is introducing products designed specifically for the nightstand and displaying family photos. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Apple's HomeView hasn't shipped yet, but Amazon is already staking out more of the smart home with five new Alexa devices designed for everything from entertainment to sleep.
New Alexa devices from Amazon The October 28 announcement follows Apple's recent expansion into smart-home displays.
Apple introduced HomeView earlier in October, bringing Siri AI, facial recognition, and Apple Home controls to a shared household screen.
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