How to control your robot vacuum with Alexa
‘Alexa, tell my robot vac to get off its dock and start cleaning’ Full Story: The Verge
Nuances of Voice Technology and its Value to Businesses and End Customers
Modern organizations are constantly on the lookout for new ways to enhance customer experience without escalating costs. Full Story: Express Computer
Needy, overconfident voice assistants are wearing on their owners’ last nerves
Kate Compton can talk to her Alexa voice assistant about three things: music genres, radio station call signs and the time of day. Full Story: The Washington Post
Microsoft Acquires Voice Technology Company Nuance for $19.7 Billion USD
Microsoft has now acquired voice and speech technology company Nuance for $19.7 billion USD. Full Story: hypebeast
Alexa’s New ‘Check My Symptoms’ Feature Offers Voice WebMD Guidance
Amazon has introduced a new Alexa feature to help users who aren’t feeling well determine the reason for their condition. Full Story: Voicebot.ai
How To Boost Brand Awareness With Voice-First Technology
Between asking smart hubs like Alexa or Google Assistant to add items to a shopping list or inquiring about breaking news, consumers can’t get enough of the instant gratification that comes with having a virtual assistant within range. Full Story: Toolbox
New Google Assistant Feature Speeds Up Voice Assistant
Google is rolling out a new feature to boost Google Assistant’s response time by removing unused devices connected to an account. Full Story: Voicebot.ai
Alexa, get me a doctor: Amazon’s voice assistant to start seeking medical help
Amazon and telemedicine provider Teladoc Health are starting a voice-activated virtual care program that lets customers get medical help without picking up… Full Story: KFOR
Consumer protection: Increased data sovereignty for voice assistant users
While voice assistants like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant may be a useful part of everyday life, they are coming under fire from data protection and consumer advocates. Full Story: Tech Xplore
