3 Amazon Echo security features to use when you leave the house
Alexa has built-in safety functions to help keep your home protected while you’re away. Full Story: CNET
Windows 10 Cortana finally gets new form and functionality
Cortana sure has seen better days. The Windows 10 digital assistant has been through her fair share of ups and downs. Full Story: St. George Daily Spectrum
How to Use Voice Assistants For Your Business
With the advent of technology, more business processes are getting automated, easily streamlined and getting efficient. Full Story: Small Business Trends
Apple Buys AI Voice Assistant Startup To Make Siri Smarter
Siri is getting an assistant by way of the artificial intelligence startup Voysis, which Apple acquired to improve natural language technology, according to a Bloomberg report on Friday (April 3). Full Story: pymnts.com
Google App Removes Legacy Voice Search on Android, Leaving Only Google Assistant
Google Assistant has cemented its place in the Google mobile app with the upcoming release of the latest version of the app. Full Story: Voicebot.ai
Spotify app now works with Siri voice assistant on Apple Watch
We haven’t heard that much about Spotify’s European anti-competition complaint against Apple for a while, despite rumblings last year about a potential investigation. Full Story: Music Ally
Why voice is much bigger than smart speakers
When people think of voice, most think smart speakers. In fact, more people use voice on mobile phones and in cars than smart speakers. Full Story: All Access Music Group
Apple will stop taking cut of some video app purchases made through the App Store
Apple said on Wednesday it would stop taking a cut of some sales for “qualifying” streaming video services on iPhones and other Apple devices, including Amazon.com’s Prime Video. Full Story: VentureBeat
Roku OS 9.3 enhances voice & customisation options
Roku has announced Roku OS 9.3 will start rolling out to Roku devices in the coming weeks. Full Story: Advanced Television
Voice Assistants Play Key Role In Triaging COVID-19
While negative and at times frightening headlines abound these days and there is certainly much to be worried about, it is at least heartening to see how many firms of all shapes and sizes have refocused their energy around helping others, even as their top and bottom lines are taking a hit. Full Story: pymnts.com
