DingDong explained
DingDong is a line of smart speakers created by Chinese company Ling Long (a partnership between JD.com and iFlytek).[1] The metal A1 was released in 2016, followed by the release of the cheaper A3 and Q1 the following year.[2] The A1 has a height of 9.5 inches (24 centimeters) and has a square base which transitions to a cylinder at the top.[3] The devices are capable of reading the news, music streaming, weather updates, and online shopping.[4] Versions are available that speak either Mandarin or Cantonese.[5]
Notes and References
- Behold China's Answer to Amazon Echo: The LingLong DingDong. Bateman. Joshua D.. 22 November 2016. Wired. 25 November 2017. Condé Nast.
- News: China jumps in the digital home assistant game with LingLong's DingDongs. Ho. Victoria. 23 November 2016. Mashable.
- News: China takes on Amazon's Echo with the LingLong DingDong smart home device. Thurston. Anthony. 24 November 2016. Digital Trends. 25 November 2017.
- Web site: China's LingLong launches DingDong smart home speaker. 24 November 2016. BBC News. 25 November 2017.
- News: China's LingLong DingDong takes on the Amazon Echo and Google Home. https://web.archive.org/web/20170501211955/http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2478323/chinas-linglong-dingdong-takes-on-the-amazon-echo-and-google-home. unfit. May 1, 2017. Merriman. Chris. 25 November 2016. The Inquirer. 25 November 2017.