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Podcast
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

How the Amazon Echo learned to talk - and listen

Jeff Bezos aimed to create a voice computer, leading to the development of the Echo speaker and Alexa voice assistant despite numerous challenges.
Dining
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

You can now 'conversationally' order Grubhub and Uber Eats with Alexa Plus

Amazon introduces a conversational food ordering feature for Grubhub and Uber Eats through Alexa, enhancing user experience and interaction.
Gadgets
fromTechRepublic
2 weeks ago

Amazon Reportedly Building AI Smartphone to Revive Alexa Ecosystem

Amazon is reportedly developing a smartphone called 'Transformer' to integrate with Alexa and enhance user interaction with its services.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Amazon is making an Alexa phone

Amazon is developing a new smartphone, code-named 'Transformer', focused on integrating Alexa and artificial intelligence capabilities.
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Amazon is reportedly working on a new phone built around Alexa

Amazon plans to re-enter the smartphone market with a new device codenamed 'Transformer' focusing on AI and easier access to its services.
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Amazon working on new smartphone with Alexa at its core, report says | TechCrunch

Amazon is developing a new smartphone codenamed 'Transformer' with a focus on AI and integration with its services.
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Digital life
fromZDNET
16 hours ago

I tested Gemini on Android Auto and now I can't stop talking to it: 5 tasks it nails

Gemini is now integrated into Android Auto, providing answers to both simple and complex queries effectively.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
9 hours ago

I found Android Auto's hidden shortcut that automates any task in your car - and it's brilliant

Android Auto's Custom Assistant allows users to automate tasks with preset actions, enhancing convenience while driving.
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
15 hours ago

Google quietly releases an offline-first AI dictation app on iOS | TechCrunch

Google released an offline-first dictation app called Google AI Edge Eloquent for iOS, featuring advanced speech recognition and text editing capabilities.
#chatgpt
Web design
fromTechCrunch
20 hours ago

How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others | TechCrunch

OpenAI's ChatGPT allows app integrations for personalized experiences, enabling users to connect accounts like Spotify and Angi for tailored assistance.
Apple
fromZDNET
3 days ago

I tried ChatGPT's new CarPlay integration: It's my new go-to for the questions Siri can't answer

ChatGPT now integrates with Apple CarPlay for hands-free conversations in vehicles.
Apple
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

You can now use ChatGPT with Apple's CarPlay

ChatGPT is now available on CarPlay for voice-based interactions with iOS 26.4 and the latest app version.
Web design
fromTechCrunch
20 hours ago

How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others | TechCrunch

OpenAI's ChatGPT allows app integrations for personalized experiences, enabling users to connect accounts like Spotify and Angi for tailored assistance.
Apple
fromZDNET
3 days ago

I tried ChatGPT's new CarPlay integration: It's my new go-to for the questions Siri can't answer

ChatGPT now integrates with Apple CarPlay for hands-free conversations in vehicles.
Apple
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

You can now use ChatGPT with Apple's CarPlay

ChatGPT is now available on CarPlay for voice-based interactions with iOS 26.4 and the latest app version.
more#chatgpt
Roam Research
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Cutting-Edge Robot Mowers Are Getting Really Good

Lidar and AI vision enhance robot mowers' ability to navigate and cut grass in challenging environments.
#openai
more#openai
Wearables
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

With its new app store, Ring bets on AI to go beyond home security | TechCrunch

Amazon-owned Ring launches an app store to enhance camera capabilities, focusing on elder care, workforce analytics, and rental management.
#ai
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Ring founder details the camera company's 'intelligent assistant' era | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Ring founder details the camera company's 'intelligent assistant' era | TechCrunch

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#google
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Google Home's latest update makes Gemini better at understanding your commands

Google's Home app update enhances Gemini AI for more natural smart home control and improved device identification.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Google Home's latest update makes Gemini better at understanding your commands

Google's Home app update enhances Gemini AI for more natural smart home control and improved device identification.
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Gadgets
fromgizmodo.com
1 day ago

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

The Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni is effective for large, hard-to-reach windows but may not justify its cost for smaller homes.
Roam Research
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

I let Gemini in Google Maps plan my day and it went surprisingly well

Gemini enhances Google Maps by providing personalized itinerary planning and useful suggestions for exploring new areas.
#alexa
Dining
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Alexa+ gets new food ordering experiences with Uber Eats and Grubhub | TechCrunch

Alexa+ now allows users to order food from Uber Eats and Grubhub through conversational interactions.
fromEngadget
2 months ago
Gadgets

Alexa+ is now available nationwide, with a free text-based version for non-Prime members to try

Dining
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Alexa+ gets new food ordering experiences with Uber Eats and Grubhub | TechCrunch

Alexa+ now allows users to order food from Uber Eats and Grubhub through conversational interactions.
fromEngadget
2 months ago
Gadgets

Alexa+ is now available nationwide, with a free text-based version for non-Prime members to try

more#alexa
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
4 hours ago

WhatsApp is gaining noise cancellation for voice and video calls

WhatsApp is developing in-app noise cancellation for clearer voice and video calls.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 days ago

I've Been Testing the New Sonos Play for Weeks. It's My New Favorite

Sonos' new speaker, the Play, offers exceptional sound quality, versatility, and improved connectivity, making it potentially the best model in their lineup.
Apple
fromZDNET
3 days ago

You can use Google Meet with CarPlay now: How to join meetings safely in your car

Google Meet now supports audio-only meetings on Apple CarPlay, enhancing accessibility for users on the road.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Alright mate?': Amazon pins UK hopes on AI upgrade of Alexa

We've eliminated the need for that Alexa-speak, such as 'turn on bedroom lamp two', you can just speak naturally. Alexa+ knows you, your home, your family. And is available anywhere, any time, as life does not happen in a chat box.
Arsenal
European startups
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Alexa+ launches in the UK

Amazon's next-generation Alexa+ voice assistant launches in early access across the UK with enhanced conversational abilities, contextual awareness, and British cultural understanding.
#siri
Apple
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

Apple's New Siri With ChatGPT-Like Features Could Be Coming Soon

Apple is rebooting Siri with a dedicated app and button, enhancing its AI capabilities to function like a traditional chatbot.
Apple
fromTechRepublic
5 days ago

Apple Prepares Siri for Multi-Step AI Requests in iOS 27

Apple is developing a Siri upgrade to handle multiple requests in one command, enhancing its functionality in iOS 27.
Apple
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

Apple's New Siri With ChatGPT-Like Features Could Be Coming Soon

Apple is rebooting Siri with a dedicated app and button, enhancing its AI capabilities to function like a traditional chatbot.
more#siri
Gadgets
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Speechify's Windows app uses local models for transcription and dictation | TechCrunch

Speechify launched a Windows app for dictation and reading aloud, processing voice entirely on-device for enhanced user experience.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Amazon brings Alexa+ to the UK | TechCrunch

Amazon launches Alexa+, its AI-powered conversational assistant, in the U.K. through an early access program, with Prime subscribers receiving free access and non-Prime users paying £19.99 monthly after the trial ends.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Alexa+ can now swear, thanks to a new personality style

Amazon introduced a 'sassy' personality option for Alexa+ that uses censored profanity, playful sarcasm, and witty comebacks while maintaining safety guardrails against harmful content.
#alexa-ai-assistant
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Alexa+ gets a new 'adults only' personality option that curses but won't get into NSFW content | TechCrunch

Amazon launches Sassy personality for Alexa+ with adult-only access, requiring security verification and excluding use with Amazon Kids.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Alexa+ gets a new 'adults only' personality option that curses but won't get into NSFW content | TechCrunch

Amazon launches Sassy personality for Alexa+ with adult-only access, requiring security verification and excluding use with Amazon Kids.
more#alexa-ai-assistant
Apple
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Apple will reportedly allow other AI chatbots to plug into Siri

iOS 27 will allow users to choose AI chatbots to link with Siri.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Microsoft shivs OpenAI with new AI models for speech, images

Microsoft launched public preview versions of machine learning models for speech recognition, speech synthesis, and image generation, competing directly with OpenAI.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Amazon's Alexa has had an AI upgrade. Now she's got more to say

Amazon is launching Alexa+, an AI-powered upgrade to Echo smart speakers in the UK that makes the digital assistant more conversational, proactive, and capable of following conversation threads.
#alexa-plus
more#alexa-plus
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
1 month ago

Getting the first word in voice search

Voice search usage is growing, creating brand opportunities while requiring optimisation for accuracy, shopping trust, and adaptation to screenless interactions.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

You can now make Alexa's AI personality more friendly, blunt, or chilled out

Amazon launches three personality style presets for Alexa Plus users in the US: Brief, Chill, and Sweet, allowing customization of how the voice assistant communicates.
Gadgets
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+ gets new personality options | TechCrunch

Amazon launches three customizable Alexa+ personality styles—Brief, Chill, and Sweet—allowing users to adjust the AI assistant's tone and communication approach.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Amazon introduces three personality styles for Alexa+

Amazon introduces three customizable personality styles for Alexa+ users: Brief, Chill, and Sweet, allowing personalized communication preferences based on expressiveness, emotional openness, formality, directness, and humor.
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Is Alexa+ too cheerful for you? Now you can select among 3 personality styles - here's how

Amazon just announced it's adding personality styles to Alexa+, so users can tweak how expressive the smart assistant is. The three new Alexa+ personality styles include a Brief option that delivers direct, no-nonsense responses, a Chill style for a relaxed, breezy interaction, and a Sweet option that has a cheery, enthusiastic energy.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

OpenAI is allegedly making a pricey smart speaker with a built-in camera

Ever since OpenAI acquired ex-Apple chief designer Jony Ive's design startup, rumors have been rampant about what kind of product the collaboration will yield. Clearly, it would have to be some sort of hardware piece - a first for OpenAI. At first, insiders hinted at an AI pen, then the clues shifted things towards something simpler - AI earbuds. Now insiders familiar with the matter claim that there are three
Mobile UX
Apple
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

Apple's Siri future is hybrid, integrated - and already here

Apple will power a much smarter Siri via a hybrid model using on-device processing and Google's Gemini through Private Cloud Compute while enforcing privacy controls.
#amazon-alexa
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

12+ powerful Alexa commands you should start using at home (no subscriptions required)

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

I lived with the Echo Show 11 for weeks, and developed trust issues with Alexa

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

12+ powerful Alexa commands you should start using at home (no subscriptions required)

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

I lived with the Echo Show 11 for weeks, and developed trust issues with Alexa

more#amazon-alexa
#apple
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Apple

This rumored Siri upgrade could finally change how we use iPhones - but Apple needs to deliver

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Apple

This rumored Siri upgrade could finally change how we use iPhones - but Apple needs to deliver

more#apple
Gadgets
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Voice Control Basics: Making Your Smart Home Work With A Single Command - Social Media Explorer

Intent-based voice control uses LLMs and contextual signals to understand natural language and trigger smart-home and small-business actions seamlessly.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 month ago

Hey Alexa-Amazon may be teaming up with OpenAI. Here's why that matters | Fortune

Meta is massively expanding its Hyperion AI data center while Amazon and OpenAI pursue a potential multibillion-dollar alliance to integrate OpenAI models into Alexa.
Apple
fromTechRepublic
2 months ago

Apple Unveils Steps to Make Siri Sound Human - TechRepublic

A method reduces text-to-speech latency to make Siri and other voice-driven products sound more responsive while preserving intelligibility and accuracy.
Artificial intelligence
fromSocial Media Examiner
2 months ago

AI Voice Agents: How to Get Started : Social Media Examiner

AI voice agents offer low-cost, scalable customer service—around $0.08–$0.12 per minute—enabling proactive outreach, integrations with business systems, and improved operational efficiency.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Why Amazon's Echo Hub became my favorite way to control my smart home

Echo Hub is a pared-down, wall-mountable smart home control panel providing touchscreen and Alexa voice control without streaming, ads, or extraneous features.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Emerson Smart brings offline voice control to lamps and fans

Emerson Smart appliances process voice commands locally on-device, enabling voice control of plugs, fans, heaters, and air fryers without Wi‑Fi or cloud processing.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Google Home finally adds support for buttons

Google Home now supports programmable smart buttons as automation starters, enabling physical button presses to trigger automations and control devices.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Lenovo's new AI assistant works across your phone, laptop, and Motorola's AI pin

Lenovo and Motorola launched Qira, an ambient AI assistant that performs tasks across devices and builds a fused, personalized knowledge base.
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