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Apple’s HomePod Has Arrived. Don’t Rush to Buy It.

February 05, 2018

Apple also provided statistics on smart speaker usage from the research firm Parks Associates. That report also found that playing music and getting the weather were the top uses of smart speakers, while roughly 20 percent of people enjoyed using them for tasks like accessing a calendar and searching for recipes.

From the article "Apple’s HomePod Has Arrived. Don’t Rush to Buy It." by Brian X. Chen.

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Apple’s HomePod Has Arrived. Don’t Rush to Buy It.

Previously In The News

IoT Cybersecurity, ‘Cascading’ Failures, Worry Consumers Most About Connected Home

Report: Smart Home Devices Had Biggest Impact on Security Market in 2016

What Happens When Amazon Acquires a ‘Real’ Security Company Like Vivint, Guardian or Brink’s?

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