Smart speakers are certainly a boon. They help us navigate technology with ease, act as a home assistant and turn out as a friend in lonely times. New research from Ofcom has revealed that these smart devices can help users feel less lonely and also help disabled people feel more independent.

Alexa, Siri are helping users battle loneliness, making disabled people more independent: Survey

Facebook on Monday released a smart speaker designed to ease video calls, but the company's history of privacy mishaps and the device's price and limited functionality could slow it from taking on market leaders Amazon.

Facebook debuts smart speaker for Messenger video calls

Neither Apple Inc's assistant Siri nor Microsoft Corp's Cortana is currently available on a speaker with a tablet-like display

Google teams with Sony, Lenovo for smart speakers with touchscreens

Apple has about 50 media partners that supply content to its Apple TV and on the television app on its popular iPhone.

WWDC 2017: Amazon Prime Video coming to Apple devices

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