Amazon Echo smart speakers can now control GM vehicles by voice

"Alexa, start my Chevy Bolt!"

Owners of Amazon Echo devices who also happen to own recent vehicles from GM, Buick, Cadillac and Chevrolet vehicles using the multifunctional smart speaker can now remote start/stop their vehicle's engine or lock/unlock their vehicle using their voice, without the need for keys or  even a smartphone.

GM says that, "starting today, more than 800,000 owners of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles in Canada will be the first in the country to be able to control their vehicles using just their voice. By linking their Owner Center accounts with their Amazon account, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac owners can now enjoy the convenience of the myChevrolet, myBuick, myGMC and myCadillac Alexa skills."

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Legendary International Basketball Manager is back on Steam for Summer 2018

For true basketball fans, U-Play Online will be launching their classic management game International Basketball Manager on Steam later this summer. The game will feature updated fictional squads corresponding to season 2017-2018.

International Basketball Manager brings us back to the court to put ourselves in the shoes of a basketball club manager. Sign the best players for your team, train them effortfully and win as many trophies as you can. The game contains 12 national leagues, 2 European competitions, and 7 national squad competitions.

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Limited edition 'Amazing Red' PS4 Pro now available for pre-order

Spider-Man fans will be interested in the new limited edition PlayStation 4 Pro console to coincide with thge release of the new Spider-Man game on September 7th. This bright red console sports white accents but lacks any blue hues. The game itself looks phenomenal and elevates what we've expected from a first-person superhero game.

Per orders are available today for US $399.

Wemo Smart Mini Plug gains Apple HomeKit compatibility thanks to update

Apple HomeKit users just got a new device to connect into their ecosystem.

Continuing to expand its award-winning Internet of Things ecosystem, Wemo today announced that Wemo Mini Smart Plug users can install new software from the Wemo App to enable Apple HomeKit compatibility. With this software update, Wemo Mini Smart Plug customers can add their Mini devices to the Apple Home app and have Siri control their devices and what’s plugged into them.

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