Media Consumption
Beeb moves to beta testing
BBC's voice assistant is being tested by UK-based members of Microsoft's Windows Insider Programme
Smart Speakers
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Orange announces 5G, smart speaker plans
Plans to install 5G in 17 European cities in 2019
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549.5 million smart home devices expected to ship worldwide in 2018
International Data Corporation expects 26.8 per cent growth compared to 2017
Technology
Bauer Media launches Alexa Skills for entire radio portfolio
National brands Absolute, Magic and KISS to launch first
Content
One million unique browsers use BBC voice app
Corporation plans to launch children's content "later this spring"
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Facebook ‘likes’ smart speakers
Company is reportedly planning to launch two speakers this summer
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BBC launches its first full voice service for smart speakers
Available today on Amazon Alexa skill for Echo devices