The social media giant is reportedly getting into the ever-crowded smart speaker market, according to DigiTimes. The site says Facebook will launch two smart speakers in July. The smart speakers will reportedly each have a 15-inch touch screen with the code names Aloha and Fiona. Aloha will reportedly be the high-end version and will be marketed under the name Portal. It will use voice recognition and facial recognition technology to recognize users. Along with the smart speakers will be a music streaming service, with Sony and Universal Music already signed on to a licensing deal with Facebook.
Facebook is set to join Amazon and Apple in the voice - activated speaker market with the July launch of two smart devices . smart Fiona and smart , both come with a 15-inch touchscreen , while its flagship product Aloha – set to be sold under the name Portal – offers facial and voice recognition capabilities . The speakers will also feature a streaming service , thanks to licensing agreements previously previously signed with Sony and Universal phones .