Voice-assistant regulation is needed to preserve media plurality
The radio industry is at a critical juncture. We are facing significant disruption, brought about by the growing popularity of new listening platforms with global reach, typically embedded within smart speakers and increasingly within connected car infotainment systems, and changing consumer behaviour. Full Story: Mediatel
Amazon wants us to stop talking to Alexa voice assistant so much
“We believe that the future of consumer technology is ambient intelligence, which uses AI to weave together devices and intelligent services,” Mr Taylor said at… Full Story: The West Australian
Walmart acquires assets of Canadian voice technology firm Botmock
Walmart is upping the ante on its voice commerce capabilities by acquiring select assets of voice technology startup Botmock for an undisclosed amount. Full Story: Talk Business & Politics
Amazon wants us to stop talking to Alexa so much
“We believe that the future of consumer technology is ambient intelligence, which uses AI to weave together devices and intelligent services,” Taylor said. Full Story: CNBC
How to Disable or Uninstall Cortana on Windows 11
With Windows 11, Microsoft has made Cortana less intrusive than ever before. As the company detailed on its list of features removed in Windows 11, Cortana is no longer part of the first boot experience. Full Story: Beebom
You can buy an orange Apple HomePod Mini now
Yellow and blue are the two other new color options. Full Story: The Verge
Voice Tech: Coming Soon To A Classroom Near You
Voice technology has become a familiar presence in the home, but now it’s on the verge of making a breakthrough into the classroom. Full Story: Forbes
Amazon Makes Alexa Audio Ads More Interactive
Amazon debuted new ways for listeners to interact with audio ads played over Alexa-enabled devices this week at its unBoxed event for advertisers. Full Story: Voicebot.ai
Amazon’s Alexa now offers translations from English to Hebrew
Amazon has begun showing a far greater interest in Israeli consumers in recent years. Full Story: Israel Hayom
Samsung Adds Rival SK Telecom’s Voice Assistant and Smart Home Devices to SmartThings Network
South Korean communications giant SK Telecom has begun connecting its voice assistant to Samsung’s SmartThings smart home platform. Full Story: Voicebot.ai
