Amazon Alexa gets its Aussie on, now speaks (or at least understands) Australian slang
Today Amazon has announced the addition of new Aussie lingo to Alexa’s vocabulary, ensuring Alexa can better understand some of Australia’s most unique, popular and need-to-know phrases when customers speak to their Echo devices.
Alexa can now recognise over 100...
Ausdroid’s Fathers day tech gift guide
Fathers day is just around the corner and if you're struggling for ideas on what to get your Dad, we've compiled a bit of a list for you. Everything from phones, to gadgets, IoT and smart homes have options...
Fuchsia bug on Nest Hubs pauses all network media
Sometimes bugs are barely more than an annoyance, but a new bug on the original Nest Hub is next level. If you've got an original Nest Hub that has been upgraded to Fuchsia, there's a new one. ...
Corporate Google accounts can now use assistant on smart displays and speakers
The rollout started a few days ago for one of the most wanted corporate account features on G Suite. Google Assistant can now be used on speakers and smart displays. While this may seem like a small...
Latest Fitbit OS update let’s you hear audible responses from Google Assistant
The latest FitbitOS release is rolling out to Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 devices.
Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 users can now hear audible responses from Google Assistant, track SpO2 levels from the Today dashboard on-wrist, plus get access to...
TCL Australia unveils Google TV 2021 QLED and Mini-LED range from 4K to 8K
TV manufacturer and consumer electronics giant TCL has released its Australian 2021 range of QLED and Mini-LED televisions, complete with a promised software upgrade from Android TV to Google TV later this year.
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What to expect from Android 12 and Google I/O 2021
With Google I/O set to kick off tomorrow in the wee early hours (approximately 3 am AEST) we haven’t got long to find out what Google has in store for us product-wise but also the next and upcoming version...
Amazon’s new generation of Echo Show devices are here
For many of us, our connected lives are getting more and more so. We stream media, we have connected devices and often rely on that technology. So the smart screen revolution from a couple of years ago...
Google Assistant updates bringing Broadcasts to more devices
We're not quite at Google I/O season yet, and with COVID still hanging around, Google I/O continues from last year in not exactly looking normal either. The good news from this, though, is that Google is already making some...
How it works in detail: Optus real time call translate feature is a game...
At today's Commsday Summit Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin revealed their latest cutting edge, soon-to-be-launched new feature, Call Translate, which allow customers to enjoy real-time conversations translated between different languages on their voice calls.
Ms Bayer Rosmarin said that:
"Call Translate...
Alexa Vs Assistant: Week 3 – Smart home shootout
It’s Week 3 of our smart assistant smackdown with us already exploring the state of play and daily use of the two assistants. This week we7 get into what is purported to be Alexa’s strength: Smart Home hardware...
D-Link pick up more awards for multiple security cameras
D-Link has become one of the quiet achievers of the DIY home security market. When you're competing against names like Ring and Arlo, it's easy to fly under the radar. But with products like the DCS-8635LH and...
Review: Mirabella Wi-Fi Video Doorbell Full HD 1080p is a cheap basic subscription free...
During the last few years we've reviewed a lot of video doorbells on Ausdroid but so far all of them cost well over a $100 if not $200-$300+ and most require you to pay an ongoing subscription fee per...
Alexa vs Assistant: Week 2 – Daily use experience, the same but different
Welcome to week two of our Alexa vs Assitant series and since last week, we’ve delved deeper into the similar, but contrasting worlds. This week we’ve taken a focus on the day to day uses of the two...
Alexa Vs Assistant: Week 1 – The state of play
The connected world is a wonderful place, but it’s not a single solution world. Last week we took a look at the brand new Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) which highlighted some really strong points in the platform....