It was only a matter of time before the biggest voice in artificial intelligence joined the smart speaker arms race. Apple revealed HomePod, its Siri-powered smart speaker, during the company’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, according to CNET. But while consumers likely will view the device as the latest addition to a market currently dominated by Amazon and Google, Apple has bigger plans for its new product. Reportedly releasing in December for $ 349, HomePod will cost nearly twice as much as the Amazon Echo and almost three times as much as the Google Home, which retail for $ 179 and $ 129, respectively. The reason for the higher p... NESN.com
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Watch Angels’ Albert Pujols Launch Grand Slam For 600th Career Home Run
Share this: Welcome to the club, Albert Pujols. The Los Angeles Angels designated hitter slugged his way into the record books Saturday night against the Minnesota Twins when he clubbed a grand slam for his 600th career home run. Pujols launched the blast in the fourth inning against former teammate Ervin Santana. Pujols became the first member of the club to get his 600th home run by hitting a grand slam. He became the ninth member of the club, and the first to enter the fraternity since Alex Rodriguez hit his 600th bomb in 2010. And Rodriguez congratulated Pujols on Twitter. Pujols also got congratulations from his wife after the round-tripper. Here are the ball and the bat from this historic home run. Miguel Cabrera could be the 10th member
Devin Marrero’s Two Home Runs Leads Red Sox To 13-7 Win Vs. White Sox
Share this: The Boston Red Sox defeated the Chicago White Sox 13-7 Tuesday night after Boston’s offense explodes for 14 hits and a season-high six home runs. Red Sox third baseman Devin Marrero joined the fun and contributed two home runs of his own for a total of five RBI in the game. The two home run game was Marrero’s first professional game, minor league and major league, with multiple home runs. To hear Marrero’s postgame reaction, check out the video above from “Red Sox Final,” presented by Plainridge Park Casino. Thumbnail photo from Patrick Gorski/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Red Sox Close Road Trip With Win Before Heading Back Home To Face Rays
The Boston Red Sox are headed back to Fenway Park, although not for very long. The Sox wrapped up a six-game road trip with a 4-1 win Thursday over the Milwaukee Brewers. But their return to Boston will be a short one, as they only get a three-game home series against the Tampa Bay Rays before hitting the road again. Hear a preview of the Red Sox’s series against their American League East foe in the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Dani Alves: ‘Now we have to bring the cup home’
"Now we have to bring the cup home," Dani Alves told UEFA.com after helping Juventus beating Monaco 2-1 with another assist and a goal as the Bianconeri qualified for the final in Cardiff with a 4-1 aggregate win.Alves twice set up Gonzalo Higuaín to score in the first leg as Juve coach Massimiliano Allegri fielded Andrea Barzagli in defence to give the former Barcelona man more freedom to attack. The trick worked again in Turin as the Brazilian international's cross invited Mario Mandžukić to break the deadlock before he scored himself with a stunning volley. "I'm proud of what we did
Announcer Gives Hilarious Home Run Call After Manny Ramirez’s Blast
Share this: Former major leaguer Manny Ramirez still can rake. Ramirez currently plays for the Kochi Island Fighting Dogs of Japan’s independent Shikoku Island League and is living the baseball high-life, which includes unlimited sushi and amazing home run calls by commentators. The former Boston Red Sox outfielder and 2017 National Baseball Hall of Fame nominee went yard Saturday, and it led to one of the greatest home run calls that we’ve ever heard. “This ball is long gone just like the ex-girlfriend who will never return,” the announcer said, as transcribed by USA TODAY’s For The Win. We hope Ramirez keeps hitting bombs so we can get more of these outstanding calls. Thumbnail photo via Steve Mitchell/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
United weather derby storm, Celta lose at home
CELTA v MAN. UNITED Sevilla 1-2 Celta (Correa 49, Ben Yedder 79; Aspas 53pen)Beaten 1-0 by their opponents' city rivals Real Betis at the weekend, Celta succumbed to Sevilla at home. Iago Aspas's penalty was his 24th goal of the season in all competitions, but Celta's equaliser came only three minutes before midfielder Pablo Hernández was dismissed for a second bookable offence. The result leaves the Sky Blues 11th in the Liga. Man. City 0-0 Man. UnitedUnited remain fourth, having extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League to 24 games (W13 D11) with a derby draw. Se... UEFA.com - News