Slashgear

MARCH 2, 2022

Thermacell created a full yard installation smart mosquito repellant system that works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, ready to roll in 2022.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Launched right on the heels of the Oculus Go earlier this summer, the Lenovo Mirage Solo, the company’s standalone Daydream headset, is currently selling for an $80 discount off the original $400 price tag on Amazon US. The post Lenovo Mirage Solo on Sale for $320 at Amazon US appeared first on Road to VR. Photo by Road to VR.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Available in stores today and coinciding with the release of Google’s Pixel 2 phone, Daydream View is an improvement—but you’re probably not going to notice until you actually put it on. In addition to a new top head strap, Google also changed up the materials. It’s not the outer materials where Daydream View really shines though.

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Road to VR

JULY 16, 2018

If you’re already an Amazon Prime Member, or looking to become one starting today, Amazon’s annual Prime Day is here to help you spend that hard earned cash on at very least an Oculus Rift. Update (July 16th, 3:53 PM ET) : It appears Amazon USA is already out of stock. Check here to see if your computer is ready.

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Mashable VR

APRIL 19, 2022

SAVE $12: The Amazon Smart Thermostat is on sale for only $47.99 (originally $59.99) as of April 19. It also doesn't hurt that it's normally half the price of Google's entry-level Nest Thermostat. SEE ALSO: Everything we know about Amazon Prime Day so far. Credit: Amazon. Amazon Smart Thermostat.

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VRScout

MARCH 6, 2021

Everything is managed through Epson’s Moverio Link app, available free on the Google Play Store. Primarily an Intelligent Controller running Android 9.0 that supports Google Mobile Services (GMS). There have also been key improvements to weight distribution. For additional information, visit www.epson.com/moverio.

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Mashable VR

JUNE 7, 2022

Save $120: Grab a three-pack of Google Nest WiFi mesh routers (with WiFi points) for $229 as of June 7. Get uninterrupted entertainment with this Google Nest WiFi mesh router three-pack on sale for $229 at Amazon. Get uninterrupted entertainment with this Google Nest WiFi mesh router three-pack on sale for $229 at Amazon.

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Mashable VR

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

SAVE 20%: Whether you prefer it to be chilly indoors or warm enough to go without pants (no judgment here), Amazon's Smart Thermostat will adapt to and maintain your preferred temperature. 14, it's on sale at Amazon for $47.99 (original price: $59.99). Credit: Amazon. Amazon Smart Thermostat. at Amazon (save 20%).

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ARPost

DECEMBER 10, 2022

The solution allows IT specialists to “easily control and manage their entire RealWear device fleet from one easy-to-use interface.” For example, Magic Leap has had a partnership with Google Cloud for the past year now. Likewise, AutoDesk offers its XR cloud services through a partnership with Amazon. Parents and Partners.

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Digital Trends

JUNE 22, 2021

Kasa Smart Plugs add voice control to any outlet and work with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Pick up a two-pack with this amazing Prime Day deal.

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GizModo VR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Amazon today announced an ultra-cheap, ultra-basic, Alexa-powered smart thermostat. Its retail price is $60, but Amazon says you can probably get it for as little as $10 after energy rebates—and in some cases, for “nothing at all.” Read more.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Looking at the cached page on Google of its Quest 3 listing, it is possible to see that they have written all the specs on their website. Considering the leaks on Amazon and MediaMarkt, the device will probably be available starting from October, 10th, 2023. This is a very needed upgrade. What surprises?

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GizModo VR

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

If you own a smart speaker or two and also have children, you know that they’re very comfortable using the technology, shouting out commands to Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant as if it was second nature. Read more.

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GizModo VR

MAY 4, 2022

Sonos is preparing to launch its anticipated voice control functionality in June, an exclusive leak from The Verge claims. It’ll exist as an alternative to Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, which are already… Read more. Shouting out “Hey Sonos” to change the music might become a reality in your household in the next few weeks.

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Mashable VR

MAY 11, 2022

Announced today, Sonos Voice Control will arrive in a free software update for all voice-capable Sonos speakers running the Sonos S2 operating system , including the Roam , Beam, Move, and Arc. You won't be able to set timers or reminders, as Sonos Voice Control isn't a fully fledged voice assistant.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

What if I told you that smart devices such as your iPhone and Google Assistant aren’t just listening to you, but persuading and manipulating your actions as well? For example, say you hop on Google at 4 in the morning and begin searching for more information on the early signs of cardiac arrest.

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GizModo VR

APRIL 14, 2022

Now that there is a way to play big, AAA first-person shooters and story-driven RPGs with the help of cloud services like Amazon Luna and Microsoft Game Pass, it’s time to… Read more. Not even the best smartphone is a replacement for a full-blown console, but it can become a capable gaming machine with the right accessory.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

All the big tech players — Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and Amazon — are in the game as well. Companies like Ikea, Target, and Amazon have already used ARKit, mostly for placing virtual furniture in a room to see if it fits. Google’s approach was significantly lighter and simpler than what’s come since.

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XR Today - Big XR News tag

JANUARY 23, 2023

Google Parent Alphabet Lays Off 12,000 Jobs Late last week, Alphabet, Google’s parent firm, laid off roughly 12,000 individuals. The move accounts for around 6 percent of Google’s global workforce. Google’s layoffs come just days after Microsoft and Amazon announced cutbacks of roughly 10,000 employees.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 16, 2022

About this time last year, the company hosted a Pepsi-led event focused on innovation that brought over 300 representatives from Google, Adobe, IBM, Salesforce, Amazon, and others into the platform for the first time. The avatar is controlled by standard WASD controls on a computer or by touch on a mobile device.

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Mashable VR

JUNE 13, 2022

If you've been anywhere near the internet recently it probably won't surprise you to learn that Google, Apple, Amazon, and Meta have a pretty big stranglehold on the space. The problem with letting a few companies control whole sections of the economy is that it limits what is possible for startups," says Oliver. "An

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GizModo VR

MAY 5, 2022

login to access your email or Amazon accounts. Three of the world’s biggest tech companies are promoting the idea that you won’t need to keep entering in your password anymore, in which case you’ll no longer have to remember different variations of your regular “Kingkong05jacksonsbestfilm69!” Read more.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 27, 2021

At the time of this writing, Meta’s standalone VR headset is one of the most sought-after gifts on Amazon. The Oculus companion app is also topping the charts on the App Store and Google Play, which means more people than ever are diving into VR for the first time.

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VRWorld

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Amazon, hoping to replicate the success of its Echo device , is poised to extend its eyes and ears into every part of your life with the launch of new voice-controlled and camera-equipped Alexa devices designed for bedrooms, living rooms and even your car.

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Hypergrid Business

JULY 11, 2017

Amazon is going all out today with deals on virtual reality products, running the whole gamut of headset options, computers, and accessories. For extra bang for your buck, make your purchase through the Amazon Smile program for OSgrid , and half a percent will be donated to OpenSim’s biggest non-profit grid and testing ground.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Why Facebook and Amazon have joined the race to bring computing to your face. — Facebook and Amazon each discussed computer glasses at launch events this week. — Amazon’s approach is to get a lightweight product out now, while Facebook is promising advanced technology in a few years. Google (search).

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Google is meanwhile motivated toward wearables to maintain direct touchpoints to consumers. This was the same strategy that drove Google’s investments in the Android OS years ago. Just like with mobile devices, Google can position itself closer to users as a “Trojan horse” for search. Trojan Horse.

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AR Insider

MARCH 30, 2021

Google is meanwhile motivated toward wearables to maintain direct touchpoints to users. This was the same strategy that drove Google’s Android OS years ago. Just like with mobile devices, Google can position itself closer to users as a “Trojan horse” for search. Who’s Waging the Wearables Wars? Part V: Apple. Trojan Horse.

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GizModo VR

OCTOBER 26, 2021

If you a lot of Samsung devices in your home, the company announced that your Galaxy smartphone, Samsung TV, and even your Samsung-made fridge can all act as controllers for smart home gadgets that will support the Matter standard. It doesn’t matter quite yet, as the new smart home standard won’t launch until 2022.… Read more.

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GizModo VR

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Setting up your smart home and controlling it from your phone is easier than it’s ever been. Both Android 11 and iOS 14 include features to further simplify smart home management. Read more.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Shop on Amazon. Bundles with Touch controllers will be just $350 at Best Buy from Nov. Google Daydream View Sale. Google’s Daydream View VR headset is expected to get a discount on Black Friday as well. Be on the look out at Google or Verizon. Sold on Samsung and Amazon. Oculus Rift Discount.

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Full Dive Gaming

OCTOBER 10, 2023

ORDER YOUR QUEST 3 HERE: (if you want one :) [link] OR Amazon: [link] (Above links are affiliate. 27:17 BATTERY LIFE IS NOT GOOD 30:00 Controller Battery Life 32:43 Facial Interface MAGNETIC? 34:30 Quest 2 Controllers on Quest 3?? 35:10 Controller Tracking is GOOD! We got the Quest 3 EARLY!!! 33:42 HOLES in Arms?

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Digital Trends

JUNE 26, 2022

The Razer Kishi V2 copies Backbone, but is ultimately one of the best mobile gaming controllers on the market.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 25, 2022

The author of the much-appreciated XR Caliper controllers and of many tricks to improve the ergonomics of the Valve Index has just tested for me the Pimax Sword controllers , writing the most detailed review about them you will ever find on the web. Pimax Sword Controllers – review by Rob Cole for Skarredghost. Rob Cole is back.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 22, 2020

To make a similar experience all available on the Web, CrowsNest has used the powerful XR engine Amazon Sumerian , which provides out of the box intelligent avatars, support for AR and VR, and communication APIs (the ones used by Alexa). Amazon China is a partner of the project and really believes in it.

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ARPost

JANUARY 29, 2020

Past attempts have been unsuccessful, such as Google Glass, due to reluctance and concerns over ethical issues such as privacy and security of AR glasses. Fast-forward a few years from the failing Google Glass, and now it turns out the popularity of smart-glasses has increased again, thanks to numerous new developments.

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Mashable VR

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

A smart home hub is the control center for different devices and their apps. Home Depot’s Hubspace app takes the confusion out of setting up a smart home with one app to control a wide array of products that are easy to set up and easy to use, such as lights, outlets, and ceiling fans. You absolutely can. Credit: Hampton Bay.

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