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Connect Nest, SmartThings And More To Apple’s HomeKit Using ‘Homebridge’

Oliver Haslam·December 13, 2015

Users of home automation kit that doesn't officially play ball with Apple's HomeKit may want to check out the open-source Homebridge that, as the name suggests, is capable of acting as a bridge between your existing smart home devices and Apple's HomeKit.

Video Walkthrough Of Siri Commands For Apple TV 4

Oliver Haslam·December 13, 2015

This comprehensive video walkthrough takes users through some of the most useful Siri commands for Apple TV 4.

iOS Remote App With Full Siri Remote Features For Apple TV 4 Coming In 2016

Zayed Rehman·December 10, 2015

Enable Siri On Apple TV 4 In Unsupported Countries, Here’s How

Oliver Haslam·November 7, 2015

Here's a simple step-by-step guide to enable Siri on the new Apple TV 4 in the unsupported countries. We have tested and can confirm that this method works.

iOS 9.2 Adds Arabic Support To Siri [Video]

Paul Morris·November 7, 2015

Apple has added support for Arabic language to Siri in iOS 9.2. Apple has been laying the foundations for this level of support for the Arabic language for quite some time. The release of iOS 8 last year brought with it support for Arabic within the Keyboard Dictation and QuickType features. It doesn't seem to be a coincidence that Apple has just opened its first two retail Apple Stores in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and now is busy implementing Arabic support for Siri in the soon-to-be released iOS 9.2.

This Is Why Siri On Apple TV 4 Is Restricted To Eight Countries For Now

Oliver Haslam·November 5, 2015

Use ‘Hey Siri’ Like Phrase On Mac OS X For Dictation And Voice Commands [Tip]

Paul Morris·November 1, 2015

Here's how to use 'Hey Siri' or 'Hey Mac' like phrase on Mac OS X to invoke text dictation or send Siri-like voice commands to your Mac.

Siri Search To Support Apple Music On Apple TV From Next Year

Paul Morris·October 29, 2015

Apple's fourth-generation Apple TV unit is finally available to purchase via the company's digital stores around the world, although you'd be forgiven for not knowing it considering there were no updated banners on the website or press release to announce its availability. Still, the hardware is officially available, and it'll be interesting to see how popular the new ATV will prove to be. One of the most useful features of the new set-top box is the ability to use the new Siri-enabled remote for universal searches across multiple video streaming services; and now news is coming in that the feature will extend support to Apple Music as well early next year.

How Hackers Can Silently Control Siri And Google Now On Your Phone From A Distance

Paul Morris·October 16, 2015

Philips Announces New Hue Bulbs, Bridge 2.0 With HomeKit Compatibility [Video]

Paul Morris·October 5, 2015

If you think of affordable, intelligent home automation products, then it's highly likely that the Philips Hue range will spring to mind. Home automation isn't particularly a new concept, but Philips has managed to do an extremely professional job of bridging the gap between those who want to add some intelligent automation to their home, and those who could actually afford to do so. Now, Philips has just announced an updated version of the original Hue Bridge, as well as a range of new Hue bulbs, all of which are now compatible with the Apple HomeKit platform.

iOS 9 Features ‘Hey Siri’ Voice Training, Here’s How It Works

Paul Morris·September 13, 2015

iOS 9 now features a new Siri-related feature that walks the user through a voice training exercise to provide a higher rate of understanding when utilizing the new always-on 'Hey Siri' functionality. Here's how it works.

iPhone 6s To Feature Always On ‘Hey Siri’ Functionality [Rumor]

Paul Morris·September 9, 2015

M Is For: Facebook’s Answer To Siri, Google Now And Cortana

Oliver Haslam·August 27, 2015

Facebook M is the social network's new Messenger-nested digital assistant that aims to one-up Siri, Google Now and Cortana by performing real-world tasks.

Facebook Working On Siri Competitor Called ‘Moneypenny’

Paul Morris·July 14, 2015

As we have continued taking steps toward a future that well and truly embraces the "internet of things" it has become extremely evident that voice activated personal assistant apps and services are going to be here to stay. We've seen the progression of Google Now within Android Lollipop and recently witnessed Apple introduce a smarter, more Proactive Siri as part of its iOS 9 updates. Now, potentially due to the stability of the digital assistant arena, it's being reported that Facebook is set to take on Siri and Google Now with its own digital assistant software, codenamed "Moneypenny".

Humor: If Siri Was Your Mom In Real Life [Video]

Paul Morris·May 8, 2015

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