Samsung plans to launch smart speaker powered by Bixby, report says

Despite having troubles with its voice-powered smart assistant Bixby, Samsung plans to launch a standalone smart speaker powered by the same technology, akin to Amazon Echo and Google Home. 

The news comes via a report by The Wall Street Journal, which cites sources familiar with the matter. 

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According to the report, such a device (codenamed "Vega") has been in the works for over a year, and it's still not certain when it will come out. 

There are no details about the device, and the report says that its features and specifications may change before the launch.  Read more...

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