Echo Dot vs. Nest Mini: Putting Amazon’s and Google’s smart speakers to the test
The fall season is upon us, which inevitably brings new smart speakers and displays from tech giants like Google, Amazon and Apple. Full Story: CNET
COVID-19 is Accelerating Voice Technology Adoption Despite Accuracy Issues: Adobe Survey
The ongoing COVID-19 health crisis is boosting the use of voice technology as a contactless alternative to completing tasks, according to the 2020 Adobe Voice Survey of 1,000 voice technology users in the U.S. released on Wednesday. Full Story: Voicebot.ai
Mercedes-Benz’s voice assistant will soon support Samsung SmartThings
You’ll be able to control your smart home gadgets while you’re on the road. Full Story: Engadget
Samsung Bixby Voice Assistant Gets Redesigned With A New Update
According to a new user report on Reddit, Samsung is rolling out a new update for its Bixby voice assistant. The new Bixby update is bringing in new icons, and a completely new design. Full Story: Android Headlines
Samsung’s Bixby voice assistant gets a big redesign
Although Samsung is dropping support for some of Bixby’s augmented reality features this month, the company doesn’t plan on giving up on its virtual assistant just yet. Full Story: XDA Developers
If you want your Android voice assistant to stop listening to you, you can disable its “OK Google” feature in the phone’s Settings app. Full Story: Business Insider
It has been another slow year for Amazon’s Alexa skills
The rate of new skills being created for Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant is on a downward trajectory, and the slump has accelerated through 2020. Full Story: Gearbrain
Apple HomePod mini vs Apple HomePod: Was ist neu am Siri…
One of the best-selling smart speakers in the world, the Apple HomePod has been an alternative to the Amazon Echo and Google Nest speakers for those who love the Apple ecosystem since it was released in 2018. Full Story: AlKhaleej Today
Google is Testing Proximity Activation of Google Assistant on Nest Hub Max Smart Displays
Google is experimenting with using the ultrasound sensors of its smart displays to activate Google Assistant, according to a video posted by Jan Boromeusz, who frequently gets early access to Google smart display features. Full Story: Voicebot.ai
Smart Displays Might Not Need To Hear “Hey Google” Soon, Here’s Why
Smart display wake words could become a thing of the past if this rumored new feature by Google rolls out and works as demonstrated in a recent video. Full Story: Screen Rant
