Now that Google Assistant has 8 english voices to choose from, the company is rolling out a colorful update that gives US users a new interface for changing Assistant’s voice. According to Google, You just select a color associated with a random voice.
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Apple’s HomePod Has Launched in Canada, France, and Germany
With the launch Siri will provide news briefs from a handful of sources in Canada, including CBC, Global TV, CTV, and CNN.
New App Teaches Classical Guitar Using Braille
When the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired opened in 1856, there were only three students. In order to pay the bills, students were expected to make brooms and other goods to sell. Nowadays, students are able to focus on academics, life skills and enrichment opportunities, such as learning to play classical guitar. A new app is helping people learn through Braille.
Sonos Launches Beam Soundbar
Sonos has announced Beam, a soundbar incorporating a HDMI ARC for the very first time, in addition to Siri voice control and AirPlay 2.
Simple Accessory Makes Your AirPods Sound 10 Times Better
The AirPods tips are made of smooth plastic making it difficult to keeps a seal in your ear canals. As a result, you don’t get proper sound isolation and all that bass leaks out. But with the silicone EarBuddyz 2.0 Apple AirPods Covers, your AirPods won’t budge. You’ll have to remove them to charge your AirPods, of course, but that’s a small price to pay to get that amazing sound quality.
Are These iQ Podz the AirPods Killer?
CBT checks out these true wireless headphones with no cords and no tangles — just great audio.
Charge/Storage case allows convenient recharging — charge up to three times while on-the-
go.
Alexa on Sonos One Now Available in Canada.
The Sonos One smart speaker has been updated with support for Amazon Alexa in Canada. Voice control with Amazon Alexa is now available on Sonos One in Canada (English only.)
How to Fix AirPods After iOS 11.2.6 Update
The latest iOS update 11.2.6 is making some users’ AirPods stream in mono, instead of stereo, meaning the same audio channel is coming out of both AirPods. The update may also be affecting the AirPods’ tap controls. Regardless, the fix is easy.
How to Set Up and Use Your New AirPods
If you were holding out on redesigned AirPods like I was because of their Frankenstein look, then you will probably still be waiting until 2019 based on the latest AirPod rumors. I finally gave in to getting a pair of AirPods after going through at least a dozen bluetooth headsets over the past year. Many mainstream publications picked AirPods as Apple’s best product of last year. After testing out a demo unit in the Apple Store, I have to agree that they really do offer a huge upgrade on all of my previous bluetooth headsets. They are easy to use, and the sound is impressive.
Setting Up Google Home in 10 Easy Steps
It’s time to set up your brand new Google Home speaker and voice assistant. This device is quite accessible for most users, from playing music to reading books to controlling your smart home devices — and all you need to do to get the attention of Google Assistant is to say “OK, Google” or “Hey, Google.”
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