Definitely interested in the ear buds. I had the AirPods and did not like the lack of bass and how it fit in my ears. Always had Bose or Beats [Beats X have been my top pick for years now] but i'd like to know the quality of sound from these!
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Amazon Unveils Multiple New Echo Devices, Including HomePod and AirPods Competitors
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Apple was acting within the TOS, so for me...I didn’t care. In fact I’m using Siri more now.
Is hypocritical a personal, moving definition now?
My echo dot is used to set timers while I’m cooking. Never could get into anything else Alexa. So I’m not interested in the new offerings. (But I have a denon receiver that’s does airplay 2)
Big topic innovation. Innovation in reality integration. Amazon the Only single source for a complete one stop shopping solution for the home. Starts at the routers, security, lightening, music, video, sound systems, communication, TV, cloud services, shopping, credit card, reading, and the list goes on with integration of third party devices. Not sure if there is anything left to offer.
Anyone have a desire for any of this?
Just seems like more data mining techniques.
I think the earbuds compete with other wireless headphones, but not AirPods. Those are practically universally loved and anyone with iOS will use those instead.
Just seems like more data mining techniques.
I think the earbuds compete with other wireless headphones, but not AirPods. Those are practically universally loved and anyone with iOS will use those instead.
Do you have a cellphone? A smart watch? A computer with a microphone/camera? An Apple TV? Smart devices? All these things products can "spy" on you.
Bluetooth currently supported for single speaker mode. Multi-speaker needs wifi.
Does not require wifi to stream. Doesn't have AirPlay, but does have BT capability.
Need a sub for decent bass and can add a sub as a choice are completely different propositions. Considering Amazon is obviously positioning the Studio as a direct competitor to the HomePod, I'd guess they benchmarked it's sound signature against the HomePod. I'd be surprised if they didn't sound remarkably similar... meaning a little too bassy.
Amazon gives you an opt-out. Apple still refuses to do that.
It's funny to hear all the haters in this thread... the same people that are probably using google, gmail, amazon.com and various other online retailers, various cloud services, smartphones, Siri, Apple/Google maps, etc.
Having a smart speaker in your house is no worse than, for example, using an email service provided by an advertising company that can and does read it all.
Having a smart speaker in your house is no worse than, for example, using an email service provided by an advertising company that can and does read it all.
That's true, but these home devices are specifically designed to spy directly on you, your words, and your activity -- to an extent that swerves into the creepy, big-brother. We're getting into a very strange world now, and we've voluntarily given up our privacy on a massive scale. And some companies, like Google and Facebook, are bordering on evil with what they do with this info.
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Don't use Google
Don't use Gmail
Use Amazon - Business Account
Very few other online resellers
No other cloud than Apple
Use iPhone Pro 11
Use Siri
Use Apple Maps
So, mostly in with Apple... where is my information being sold?
BTW: I usually hate CA politics, but their version of GDPR hits the books on 1/1/2020 and if they keep the current bill intact, it will have more teeth than the EU version. Can't wait for that
You're fooling yourself if you think Apple isn't spying on you and collecting data for their own benefit.
You just did by using this forum and the system you used to access. Just saying.
If the reviews of the headphone are good, I'll definitely buy a pair of those. My Bragi Dash died (batteries). I still have a pair of Bragi Headphones, but don't like them as much. These seem like a good replacement as long as the bluetooth is stable, they stay paired to one another, battery life is as claimed and for me the sound is at least descent (I love music, but have a tin ear when it comes to higher end quality).
This exactly. I can’t believe more people aren’t calling this stuff out for what it is. This is amazon revealing a fleet of surveillance devices that customers will both pay amazon to purchase and also allow amazon to spy on them more than they already do. Are people that ignorant to the behavior of these companies or do they truly not care that other people are spying on them and listening to them?
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True, I had the same issue. Items not being delivered on time. Still, I think they are great overall. But one thing to keep in mind is Walmart. Many times I found same item cheaper and the delivery was pretty good. No need for Prime with them.
