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Research into Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant voice tech reveals bias in training data

March 24, 2020

Via: Apple Insider

These types of systems are commonly used in digital assistants like Siri, as well as tools like closed captioning and hands-free controls. But, as with any machine learning system, their accuracy is only as good as their dataset. Automated speech […]


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Google’s Nest Secure alarm system is about to double as a voice assistant

February 4, 2019

Via: The Verge

Is there anything quite as wonderful as unlocking the hidden potential of a gadget years after it debuts? Today, owners of Google’s $400 Nest Secure home security system will get this chance as Google starts issuing an over-the-air update that […]


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WWDC 2018: Apple, Siri and the future of mobile voice automation in iOS 12

March 15, 2018

Via: Apple Insider

According to an emerging media narrative, Apple fumbled its lead in voice assistants with Siri, and has been relegated into a distant third behind the new leaders in talking to cloud-connected microphones: Amazon’s Alexa-powered WiFi mics and its ecosystem of […]


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HomePod review roundup: Apple’s smart speaker sounds incredible, but Siri is lacking

February 6, 2018

Via: Apple Insider

As a home audio device, Apple’s HomePod is a hit with critics, who have lauded the $349 accessory’s superior sound quality. But the standalone speaker has not addressed the shortcomings of Siri, an area where HomePod lagged behind the capabilities […]


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Android tip: Send WhatsApp voice messages without launching the app

September 27, 2017

Via: TheNextWeb

Although the feature has been around for a while, I’ve only just started sending voice messages on WhatsApp to save time typing or avoid fumbling with my phone with just one hand free. Now, Android Police has discovered that you […]


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Google Assistant is coming to lots more gadgets this year

August 31, 2017

Via: TheNextWeb

At the IFA expo in Germany, Google announced that it’s letting third-party hardware makers bake its AI-powered Assistant into their gadgets and home appliances, which means you’ll be soon be able to control all kinds of devices just by saying, […]