Facebook launches video chat devices for the home

Facebook launches video chat devices for the home

Facebook is launching video-calling devices for the home in its latest attempt to diversify beyond traditional social media. The Portal devices, which use Facebook’s chat platform Messenger to make and receive calls, also feature Amazon’s Alexa smart assistant. They will go on sale in the US in November, at a price point of $199 (£152) […]

Amazon’s Alexa assistant now works with over 20K devices

Amazon’s Alexa assistant now works with over 20K devices

Amazon’s digital assistant technology Alexa is now available on 20,000 devices according to the internet retailer, an impressive increase on the 4,000 connected devices where users could access the smart assistant at the start of the year. The figure was revealed during an Amazon press event at IFA in Berlin, as reported by CNET, where […]

Tablet usage declines across world as smartphones dominate

Tablet usage declines across world as smartphones dominate

The ongoing rise of smartphones and the mobile web are having a real impact on levels of engagement with tablets, according to new data. The research, from Global Web Index, suggests that while tablets have enjoyed healthy growth in recent years, recently there has been a marked decline in usage iof these devices. Since 2011, […]