MicrosoftNewsVoice Assistant Microsoft Cortana Temporarily Loses Wake Word Microsoft Cortana will temporarily no longer respond to “Hey Cortana” as a wake word in the latest beta of Windows.. 5 May 1
Google AssistantNewsVoice Assistant Google Assistant Can Launch Stadia Games by Voice Google Assistant can now launch Google Stadia video games. The update marks the first integration between the voice assistant and.. 4 May 1
AIChatbotsFacebookFacebook AI ResearchNews Facebook Releases Open-Source Chatbot Blender, Claims It Beats Google’s Meena Facebook has launched a new chatbot called Blender that it claims is the best in the world. The open-source chatbot.. 4 May 2
Alexa SkillsAmazon AlexaNewsVoice App DevelopmentVoice App Monetization Amazon Brings Alexa Developer Rewards Program to Australia and New Zealand Amazon is extending the Alexa Developer Rewards program to Australia and New Zealand. Developers in both countries can now earn.. 4 May 3
Market DataNewssmart speakerSmart Speaker user base Streaming Music, Questions, Weather, Timers and Alarms Remain Smart Speaker Killer Apps, Third-Party Voice App Usage Not Growing Consumers are remarkably consistent with their smart speaker usage. A survey from this year of over 1,000 U.S. adults found.. 3 May 2
Newssmart speakerVoice Assistant More People are Choosing Smart Speakers to Listen to Audio Content While Stuck at Home: Report A growing percentage of U.S. smart speaker owners are turning to their devices to listen for information and entertainment during.. 1 May 2
Newssmart speakerVoice Assistant Voice Assistants See Uptick in Daily Use During the Pandemic: Report People are using their voice assistants more often during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic than they were even a few months.. 1 May 2
Alexa SkillsAmazon AlexaHealthcareNews Mayo Clinic Publishes COVID-19 Alexa Skill Exempted from Amazon Limit The Mayo Clinic has released a new voice app answering questions about COVID-19 and the current pandemic for Amazon’s Alexa.. 30 Apr 6
Amazon EchoApple HomePodGoogle NestMarket DataNewssmart speakerSmart Speaker user base Yes. The Bedroom is Now the Most Popular Location for Smart Speakers. Here’s Why and What it Means. Smart speakers are most likely to be found in bedrooms, leading other locations in the home at 45.5% of device.. 30 Apr 2
AIDevicesNewsSmart Homesmart speakerVoice AssistantVoice Technology Funding Smart Home Voice Assistant Startup Josh.AI Closes $11M Funding Round Smart home voice automation startup Josh.ai has raised $11 million in a Series A funding round. The startup bills its.. 30 Apr 5