Samsung's August 9 Unpacked event in New York City was filled with announcements. In addition to the Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy Watch, this is also where we got our very first look at the Bixby Home — Samsung's first ever Bixby smart speaker.
Details are still pretty scant on the Galaxy Home, but this is what we know so far:
- There's voice control using Bixby ("Hi, Bixby" is the hotword)
- You'll be able to control smart home devices with SmartThings integration
- A total of 8 microphones allow for far-field voice detection
- The speakers have AKG tuning
And...that's about it.
More details about the Galaxy Home will be shared at the Samsung Developer Conference this November, and that's likely where we'll learn about pricing, availability, music/smart home partners, etc.
What do you think about the Galaxy Home? Is it something you'd consider picking up? Let us know in the comments below!
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 hands-on preview: $1000 well spent
OnePlus 8T review: Striking the perfect balance
The OnePlus 8T shares a similar foundation as the OnePlus 8, but offers exciting upgrades in the form of 65W wired charging and a 120Hz AMOLED display. With Android 11 out of the box, four cameras at the back, and an interesting new design, it is the upgrade you've been waiting for.
PlayStation Now could be a serious xCloud competitor on Android
PlayStation Now has a lot of potential, but Sony keeps dropping the ball when it comes to support. One way for it to pick up steam would to bring its streaming to mobile.
Razer Anzu review: The work-from-home smart glasses that only work at home
The Razer Anzu are the latest entry to the smart glasses category and a first for the gaming hardware company. And while Razer seems to target these at anyone who spends a lot of time in front of a monitor, do they actually work well enough to justify the price?
If you're scared off from Ring right now, try one of these video doorbells
Ring has been in the news a lot lately for all the wrong reasons, and folks are rightly getting nervous about entrusting their videos and recordings to the service. If this describes you, then one of these video doorbells just might be a good fit.