It’s great to see another player beyond the Apple/Google/Samsung consumer electronic hegemony launch a niche hardware product. We hope they gain the momentum to roll this device out to other markets beyond the US. https://www.engadget.com/spotify-hands-free-voice-assistant-ios-and-android-164319818.html
Category: Voice Assistants
Microsoft Cortana App will shutdown in 2021, focusing on Microsoft 365 usage
This should come as no surprise to anyone who's actually used the platform or tried to use it as their main voice assistant.
Games now available for Google Nest Hub & smart displays
The Big G adds a limited number of games to work on their smart displays.
Voice Tech in 2020
TechCrunch shared their predictions for what will happen in the Voice Tech space for the rest of 2020. As usual, they provide some very interesting insights that should at least give you pause Their main insights include: → Niche assistants such as Aider that provide back-office support.→ Branded in-house assistants such as those offered by BBC and … Continue reading Voice Tech in 2020
Can voice assistants be used in healthcare?
Voice AI could be used for simple tasks such as pill reminders and logging water and food. But could it go beyond that?
Is a high end smartspeaker worth it?
Can you really hear & feel the difference in a USD$2,250 smartspeaker?
Personal Automation Hack #17: Map out your house and target your automation points
A simple step that will help you visualise where best to place your automation points.
LeakyPick: this device could stop your smartspeaker from spying on you
Researchers are testing this device which will monitor when audio is being recorded and sent to the cloud.
Personal Automation Hack #19: Test out all voice platforms
This hack comes so early on our list due to the fact of how significant voice plays in your personal automation setup.
Google teases next Nest speaker
The Big G hints at a new shape and size for the next Nest speaker.
