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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Knaresborough's Tech Support Café fields tech questions of all kinds
Help with technologies and devices from smart speakers to streaming services was available for older people at a Knaresborough event recently. The Tech Support Café, which is run by Gracious Street Methodist Church in the village, welcomed village residents and those from further afield for one of its recurring sessions on Monday, July 28. The café opens its doors every fourth Monday of the month. Attendees can bring questions about any kind of device, or online-related issue - with mobile phone help, questions about artificial intelligence, and tablet/iPad issues all relevant. Devices can be brought from home, or borrowed at the café. Refreshments and sweet treats are also offered. Gracious Street Methodist Church delivers the cafés alongside partners Right at Home Harrogate; Radfield Home Care; Knaresborough Connectors; and Boroughbridge Manor Care Home. Following a summer break for August, the next session will take place on Monday, September 22.
CNET
10-07-2025
- Business
- CNET
Anti-Prime Day Deal: Google Nest Audio Speaker Is 50% Off at Best Buy
Smart speakers have been around for a while and are often used as the centerpiece in smart homes to play music. You can also talk to them and issue commands like turning off lights or preheating your oven. If you're looking for deals during Amazon's Prime Day sale, many smart speakers are on sale. But why not expand the search with an anti-Prime Day deal? Here's where Best Buy's "Black Friday in July" discounts come in. The Google Nest Audio is a pretty good speaker, and it's 50% off right now, marked down to $50. We took a closer look at the Google Nest Audio when it launched in 2020. It's a wired speaker, so it'll need to hang out next to an outlet. It has touch-sensitive buttons on top to control things like play and pause, volume and more. The Nest Audio looks like a Google speaker through and through, with the hallmark fabric wrapping. Those with the old Google Home could also take this opportunity to upgrade, as our review notes that the sound quality is "absolutely better" than its predecessor. The only problem we could find is that you may need to keep the volume a little higher than normal to get the sound you want. The Nest Audio is an excellent bookshelf speaker, especially at its discounted price. Chris Monroe/CNET I don't have experience with the Nest Audio, but I do own a Google Home Hub that has been dutifully sitting in my kitchen, pumping out jams while I cook since I received it as a Christmas present some years ago. The experience is a little different since mine has a display, but the Home Hub works perfectly with voice commands, and the Nest Audio will do just as well at turning off your lights or answering questions. We looked around, and it seems this deal is only available at Best Buy. This is doubly nice since you can pick up the speaker in-store today if you don't want to wait for shipping. Let CNET help you find deals. Sign up for our text service. It's free, easy to use, and it'll help you navigate Amazon Prime Day without being glued to your phone all day. Smart speakers can be a big decision since many smart homes are based around them. Choosing an ecosystem can have an impact in the long run. If you're not a Google fan, we have a list of the best smart speakers on the market from Amazon, Apple and Sonos. No, really, you should consider getting two Getting one of these smart speakers for half off is a heck of a deal, no matter which way you look at it. However, I'd argue to consider buying two. It's essentially a buy-one-get-one proposition at that point. The reason is that these speakers can be set up as a stereo pair, giving you a more immersive music experience. We note in our review that the channel separation is quite good, and $100 for a set of stereo speakers that can also answer questions, turn off lights and do other stuff is a surprisingly easy deal to recommend. Even if you don't go that route, 50% off a smart speaker is a deal that speaks for itself, pun squarely intended.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
PhonePe SmartSpeakers go 'made-in-India'
PhonePe has announced the launch of its next-gen SmartSpeaker , an upgraded version, designed to meet the evolving business needs of merchants. Built on the foundation of the original SmartSpeaker, the next-gen version is Made in India. The latest upgrade retains the popular features of its predecessor while introducing significant enhancements. The new 'Made in India' SmartSpeaker retains all the popular features of the previous one and comes with enhancements in connectivity and power efficiency. It utilizes a 4G network for faster speed and higher network reliability. The latest version is claimed to ger completely charged in approximately 75 minutes. The device also has an extended battery life, exceeding seven days of standby period. Additionally, it is said to offer audio clarity even in the noisiest of environments. Speaking on the launch, Yuvraj Singh Shekhawat, Chief Business Officer of Merchant Business at PhonePe, stated, "We are excited to introduce our next-generation SmartSpeakers, which are Made in India. Manufacturing these devices locally allows greater flexibility in adapting products to the specific needs and preferences of our merchants. With these SmartSpeakers, we are not only driving financial inclusion for merchants nationwide, especially in underserved areas, but also fostering domestic innovation and ensuring that Indian manufacturers become integral participants in the country's digital transformation." PhonePe launched its SmartSpeaker in 2022, aimed to provide merchants with a reliable and convenient payment solution featuring voice notifications. Available in 21 language variants, the SmartSpeaker includes a celebrity voice feature with leading Indian actors. The real-time audio alerts for successful payments reduce merchants' dependency on checking SMS or app notifications, allowing them to focus on their business without constantly monitoring their phones for payment updates. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
