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Amazon’s Echo Speaker Gets More Connected, Can Control Hue Lights, WeMo Switches

Amazon’s Echo Speaker Gets More Connected, Can Control Hue Lights, WeMo Switches

Amazon introduced its Echo web-connected speaker thingy back in Nov. 2014 with the promise of a device that would not only play music but allow you to do voice-controlled information searches and set reminders. An update to the $200 Echo will now let users operate certain “smart” lightbulbs and electric switches. [More]

Will Xbox TV's Voice & Motion Controls Actually Revolutionize TV Watching?

Will Xbox TV's Voice & Motion Controls Actually Revolutionize TV Watching?

Starting tomorrow, an update to the Xbox 360’s dashboard will integrate its Kinect motion/voice-detection system and Microsoft’s Bing search engine in the hopes of creating a truly hands-free entertainment experience. But does it work? [More]