by dbadmin | Feb 23, 2024 | Amazon, Amazon Echo, News, Smart Home
The Amazon Echo Hub is an Alexa-equipped smart home hub with an 8-inch display. It supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Sidewalk, Thread, and Matter, so practically all your smart home devices will be compatible. You can buy the Echo Hub in the US for $179.99. Amazon...
by dbadmin | Feb 13, 2024 | Amazon, Amazon Prime Video, Dolby, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Amazon has silently removed support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos on the ad-supported subscription tier of Prime Video. Users must upgrade to the ad-free subscription tier to enjoy Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. Amazon has...
by dbadmin | Jan 18, 2024 | Amazon, Amazon Alexa, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Amazon is working on a paid, enhanced version of Alexa called “Alexa Plus.” Amazon is reportedly not happy with the performance of Alexa Plus. The development of the subscription service has created internal politics, some...
by dbadmin | Jan 12, 2024 | Amazon, Amazon Echo, Features, Smart Home, smart speakers
Today’s smart speakers owe a lot to the original Amazon Echo, so every new flagship Echo model is anticipated by industry watchers — it tends to set the bar for whatever follows. The 4th gen Echo, released in 2020, kept up that track record. Approaching four years...
by dbadmin | Jan 9, 2024 | AirPlay, Amazon, Amazon Fire TV, Google Cast, News
Credit: Roger Fingas / Android Authority Amazon has announced the adoption of Matter Casting on some products. This is an open alternative to Apple AirPlay and Google’s Cast protocols. Google’s Chromecast and Apple’s AirPlay are the casting standards of choice on...
by dbadmin | Dec 27, 2023 | Amazon, Amazon Prime Video, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Amazon Prime Video will begin showing ads in the existing subscription tiers from January 29, 2024 onwards. Users can upgrade to the ad-free tier by paying an additional $3 monthly. Many of us have Amazon Prime, primarily...
