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Spotify has three job listings for hardware; is a smart speaker coming?

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Anna Washenko

Spotify is looking to make a hire in hardware development, the latest sign that the company might have aspirations beyond software. Music Ally found listings for three jobs at the streaming service. The current device du jour is the smart speaker; is Spotify aiming to enter this crowded segment? Continue Reading →

Roku to debut its own voice assistant, connect with more smart speakers

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Anna Washenko

Roku is elbowing its way into the voice and smart speaker space. The company, best known for its streaming video set-top boxes, announced that it plans to launch its own voice assistant this year. Also, Roku said it is expanding its licensing program to include soundbar and smart speaker manufacturers. Continue Reading →

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