Recent content by WiiMer SJ

Seemingly they've been willing to absorb the loses, but if the loses continue it will affect profits to a point that can't be ignored. As I said, this has been speculation in the press. The only substantive affects I've seen were some recent layoffs related to the Alexa staff. Edit: The layoffs...

Samuel Clemens died virtually broke after a bankruptcy due to bad Investments. Amazon's loses from Alexa were estimated at 25 billion (with a b) mid 2024.

Copy and paste this into your favorite search engine. "amazon alexa loses money"

Also, there has been periodic speculation in the press that Amazon may pull support for the Alexa platform at some point in the future. Keep an eye on how their new AI experiment goes.

Yes, but I haven't fully explored the possibilities either. Google Home app > Settings (gear icon) > Services > Music There are other tabs under Settings > Services that may be of use but as yet unexplored. Linked Apps Works with Google Video Radio Live TV Podcast Notes & lists Partner...

At 64 my hearing isn't what it used to be and I have tinnitus. The best way for me to appreciate higher bit rates is via headphones. In that case I bypass WiiM altogether and feed a DAC/AMP with USB or use a Bluetooth dongle with LDAC.

Gapless playback is not a priority for me. Much of my listening is stations and playlists.

Sorry you're confused. Not my intention. I do know how to use Alexacast, I just don't.

Yes the Amazon Music app via Googlecast to the WiiM(s). Why Googlecast and not Alexacast (which I do have access to)? I don't have an answer other than I prefer the Google Home app over the the Alexa app for control of the rest of my wifi enabled devices. I find the Alexa app less user...

Most of my Amazon Music listening on the WiiM is done via the app and Googlecast. This allows me access to the full functionality of the service.

Nothing is idiot proof. Idiot's are the most creative and prolific members of our species.

Nice, but overkill for passive speakers.

Not mine. But I'm in the "colonies".

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