WhatsApp is the biggest instant messaging app, with an estimated 2 billion active users every month. That’s an incredible number, which could be thought of as about every one in four people on the planet using this application at least once each month. WhatsApp is just one side of the convenient technology spectrum. You also … Read more
Things that happened in 2020 helped to blur the line between traditional and online education. With online learning sessions progressively streamed, it’s only natural to seek out what new technology gadgets you might need in this new reality. In 2020 analysts predicted that the online learning market will grow by $12.81 billion by 2024. From … Read more
Virtual smart assistants have been a concept for a long time, but they have never been as complex as they are now. Software like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, and Bixby are some of the foremost names in the market these days. Once you take smartphones out of the equation, Amazon Alexa is undoubtedly the … Read more
Alexa, what happens when you get angry? If you ask your Alexa this question, she’ll respond rationally. She’ll probably explain why it’s important for people to control their anger. But she won’t actually get made. But can Alexa get angry? Can you possibly do anything to make this AI assistant rage with anger? Let’s explore. … Read more
In a bustling market, as of 2021, Roku claimed 38% of the US market. Your Roku digital streaming device allows you to watch content from streaming services, browse the internet, download apps, and even play games. With all this functionality you can get for a relatively low price tag, it’s no surprise that there were … Read more
Samsung is a company that needs no introduction. They are the leader in the global smartphone market, and they delve into electronics of various different kinds, leading the industry in many of these. This includes the smart TV industry. Samsung is still the leader in the sales of televisions around the world, claiming about one-fifth … Read more
In the digital streaming media devices market, Roku is the top player in the United States, with over 53% of connected TV users in the country. Of course, there’s competition from Amazon’s Fire TV, but at the moment, Roku has a comfortable lead. If you know someone with a streaming media player, there is essentially … Read more
Although many people are familiar with Roku TVs, at the heart of the brand are the digital streaming devices that bring smart TV functionality to any television. These give you access to many different streaming services, as well as allowing you to access the internet, download apps, and more. Roku is one of the most … Read more
It’s hard to see a market space with as much competition as the music streaming market. It is a fierce market, and leaders aren’t guaranteed to stay at the top forever. Spotify has had the lion’s share of this space for quite a while, and even though this is still true, their share is dropping … Read more
AirPlay is the extremely popular wireless media sharing protocol developed by Apple Inc. It is one of the easiest ways to send content from you to another person or from your Apple devices to other compatible gadgets. Considering that nearly 120 million iPhone users are estimated to be in the United States, a lot of … Read more
The smart speaker market is huge and shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. In fact, it is estimated to be worth nearly 18 billion dollars in 2025, which is no surprise if you don’t live under a rock. They’re everywhere, with devices from Amazon, Google, and Apple, taking center stage. In the … Read more
When it comes to the big instant messaging apps used internationally, three apps are clear at the top: WhatsApp, WeChat, and Facebook Messenger. WhatsApp has been in the game for a long time and is easily the king. You might have never heard of WeChat either because most of its userbase is in China. Then, … Read more
Amazon is one of the biggest companies. in the world. It’s hard to get to that point by making a single product or offering a single service, so it is not particularly surprising that Amazon has its fingers in pretty much all the cookie jars. Two of their most important products include Alexa and Fire … Read more
It’s a given that anyone buying a new TV is going for a smart TV now. Coming from 62 million smart TV users in the USA as of 2016, that number is estimated to nearly double to 119 million as of 2022. It’s no surprise then that with such wide adoption, the smart TV market … Read more
Vizio is a tech company well known for giving consumers nicely priced televisions and sound bars options. However, they also deal in ads and viewer data (which likely explains how we can get such great prices). As of the end of 2020, they made a revenue of $2.5 billion, which is impressive for a company … Read more
When it comes to the television market worldwide, LG is a big player, claiming about 17% as of 2020. Globally, that puts LG in second place as of 2021, just behind Samsung, which is no particular surprise. But, of course, people love LG TVs because of a good balance between their pricing and the features … Read more
When it comes to the virtual digital assistants available on the market, there is a clear winner in market share. Amazon’s Alexa assistant takes up a whopping 62% of the global market for these intelligent fellows. They’re followed by Google Assistant, but the gap is vast, with the second place only taking 25% of the … Read more
Alexa is pretty much everywhere these days. You can download an app on your iOS or Android devices if you like this virtual assistant more than the ones you get on smartphones. You can even install it on your computer. I’m trying to say that if you’re looking for that experience, it’s not just on … Read more
When you look at the companies in the digital streaming device space, you’ll find many of the biggest names in tech. For instance, Apple, Google, and Amazon are all major players, with each product being among the most used. However, we’re going to focus on two of the most important: Apple and Amazon. The Apple … Read more
The video streaming industry is ever-expanding, with new services joining established players like Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime Videos. However, how will you be able to access the on-demand content with a non-smart TV? The simplest solution is a media streaming device that you plug into your TV to enable you to access any internet … Read more
