Amazon just unveiled Alexa+, its new voice assistant. Here's what to expectAmazon launched Alexa+, a voice assistant with AI features designed for personalized interactions and improved usability.
Not all Echo devices will get Alexa Plus - see if yours made the listAmazon has launched Alexa Plus, a generative AI version of Alexa enhancing conversational ability and memory.
Amazon finally unveils new Alexa with AI overhaul: 'Knows almost every instrument in your life'Amazon introduced Alexa+ with generative AI for improved conversational abilities and multi-prompt handling.
Everything announced at Amazon's Alexa+ AI eventAmazon revealed its upgraded voice assistant, Alexa+, which will enhance user interaction and smart home capabilities, starting rollout next month.
What to expect at Amazon's Alexa event today: Alexa 2.0, new Echos, and Fire TV upgradesAmazon's generative AI features for Alexa, delayed since 2023, target a 2025 release as the company seeks to enhance user interaction.The upcoming event will showcase significant advancements in Alexa's capabilities, aiming for a more natural and customized user experience.
What to expect from Amazon's big Alexa event this weekAmazon is expected to unveil a revamped Alexa enhanced with generative AI for better smart home control and user interaction.
Amazon just unveiled Alexa+, its new voice assistant. Here's what to expectAmazon launched Alexa+, a voice assistant with AI features designed for personalized interactions and improved usability.
Not all Echo devices will get Alexa Plus - see if yours made the listAmazon has launched Alexa Plus, a generative AI version of Alexa enhancing conversational ability and memory.
Amazon finally unveils new Alexa with AI overhaul: 'Knows almost every instrument in your life'Amazon introduced Alexa+ with generative AI for improved conversational abilities and multi-prompt handling.
Everything announced at Amazon's Alexa+ AI eventAmazon revealed its upgraded voice assistant, Alexa+, which will enhance user interaction and smart home capabilities, starting rollout next month.
What to expect at Amazon's Alexa event today: Alexa 2.0, new Echos, and Fire TV upgradesAmazon's generative AI features for Alexa, delayed since 2023, target a 2025 release as the company seeks to enhance user interaction.The upcoming event will showcase significant advancements in Alexa's capabilities, aiming for a more natural and customized user experience.
What to expect from Amazon's big Alexa event this weekAmazon is expected to unveil a revamped Alexa enhanced with generative AI for better smart home control and user interaction.
Finally, a better Siri? | TechCrunchApple's Siri is being transformed with AI capabilities to offer a more personal assistant experience starting with iPhone 16 and further through Apple Intelligence.
Gemini is taking over Google TV - in a good wayGoogle is enhancing Google TV with its new Gemini assistant, offering improved voice interactions and better query handling.
Google launches Gemini Live on Android, a "mobile conversational experience"Gemini Live is an AI conversational experience similar to Google Assistant, offering hands-free interaction and new features like voice options and app integrations.
Google tops the Index with Gemini Live and Pixel's AI featuresGoogle's Gemini Live voice assistant aims for rich conversational experiences but faces skepticism on innovation compared to competitors. Its full capabilities are not yet realized.
How Siri Made Apple Cautious About AIApple's early Siri demos showcased its potential that was not fully realized over the next decade.
Google TVs are getting a major Gemini upgrade in 2025 - here are the 3 best featuresGoogle is integrating Gemini assistant into Google TV, enhancing user experience with natural language processing and complex query handling.
Finally, a better Siri? | TechCrunchApple's Siri is being transformed with AI capabilities to offer a more personal assistant experience starting with iPhone 16 and further through Apple Intelligence.
Gemini is taking over Google TV - in a good wayGoogle is enhancing Google TV with its new Gemini assistant, offering improved voice interactions and better query handling.
Google launches Gemini Live on Android, a "mobile conversational experience"Gemini Live is an AI conversational experience similar to Google Assistant, offering hands-free interaction and new features like voice options and app integrations.
Google tops the Index with Gemini Live and Pixel's AI featuresGoogle's Gemini Live voice assistant aims for rich conversational experiences but faces skepticism on innovation compared to competitors. Its full capabilities are not yet realized.
How Siri Made Apple Cautious About AIApple's early Siri demos showcased its potential that was not fully realized over the next decade.
Google TVs are getting a major Gemini upgrade in 2025 - here are the 3 best featuresGoogle is integrating Gemini assistant into Google TV, enhancing user experience with natural language processing and complex query handling.
Gemini AI is coming to Google TV devices in 2025, making them easier to talk toGoogle TV upgrades will create a more intuitive and natural user experience through AI integration and improved voice interaction.
Home Assistant's new voice assistant answers to 'Hey Jarvis'Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition is a local, privacy-focused voice assistant for smart home devices, operational without internet connectivity.
Home Assistant's Voice Preview Edition is a little box with big privacy powersHome Assistant's Voice Preview Edition offers a focused voice assistant experience for home automation at an affordable price.
Gemini AI is coming to Google TV devices in 2025, making them easier to talk toGoogle TV upgrades will create a more intuitive and natural user experience through AI integration and improved voice interaction.
Home Assistant's new voice assistant answers to 'Hey Jarvis'Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition is a local, privacy-focused voice assistant for smart home devices, operational without internet connectivity.
Home Assistant's Voice Preview Edition is a little box with big privacy powersHome Assistant's Voice Preview Edition offers a focused voice assistant experience for home automation at an affordable price.
Apple readies more conversational Siri in bid to catch up in AIApple is revamping Siri to enhance conversational capabilities and compete with leading AI services.
Millions of Apple device owners may be eligible for a payout in a proposed $95 million Siri privacy settlementApple settles Siri privacy lawsuit for $95 million over alleged recording of private conversations.Eligible users could receive payouts from the class action settlement.
Apple is giving Siri an upgrade. Here are the new things it can do on iPhone 16.Apple aims to significantly enhance user interaction with Siri by focusing on improved language understanding and personalized assistance.
Apple agrees to settle a 2019 Siri privacy lawsuit for $95 millionApple has proposed a $95 million settlement in a class action lawsuit regarding Siri's privacy practices, denying any wrongdoing.
Apple readies more conversational Siri in bid to catch up in AIApple is revamping Siri to enhance conversational capabilities and compete with leading AI services.
Millions of Apple device owners may be eligible for a payout in a proposed $95 million Siri privacy settlementApple settles Siri privacy lawsuit for $95 million over alleged recording of private conversations.Eligible users could receive payouts from the class action settlement.
Apple is giving Siri an upgrade. Here are the new things it can do on iPhone 16.Apple aims to significantly enhance user interaction with Siri by focusing on improved language understanding and personalized assistance.
Apple agrees to settle a 2019 Siri privacy lawsuit for $95 millionApple has proposed a $95 million settlement in a class action lawsuit regarding Siri's privacy practices, denying any wrongdoing.
Tesla suggests that its voice assistant is getting close with this new featureTesla's vehicles now respond to greetings, indicating progress towards a long-anticipated voice assistant feature.
Tesla posts teaser for potential Cybertruck "voice" featureTesla is teasing a potential voice assistant feature for the Cybertruck, enhancing driver interaction and engagement.
Tesla suggests that its voice assistant is getting close with this new featureTesla's vehicles now respond to greetings, indicating progress towards a long-anticipated voice assistant feature.
Tesla posts teaser for potential Cybertruck "voice" featureTesla is teasing a potential voice assistant feature for the Cybertruck, enhancing driver interaction and engagement.
OpenAI's voice mode rolling out to all ChatGPT subscribers - here's who gets it firstOpenAI's Advanced Voice Mode enhances ChatGPT's capabilities with personalized, emotional interaction and improved multilingual performance.
You can now talk with ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode on the webOpenAI's Advanced Voice Mode enhances conversational AI accessibility with multi-turn, emotion-responsive dialogues, but requires a paid subscription.
Volkswagen is rolling out its ChatGPT assistant to the US | TechCrunchVolkswagen is rolling out an AI-powered ChatGPT voice assistant in U.S. vehicles to enhance driver interaction and experience.
OpenAI Unveils New ChatGPT That Listens, Looks and TalksOpenAI introduced a new version of ChatGPT that functions as a voice assistant with enhanced capabilities for handling audio, images, and videos.
Gemini Live now available for all Android phones in 6 languages - for freeGemini Live is now freely available on Android, enabling natural conversations with no subscription required.
The new Kia EV3 will have an AI assistant with ChatGPT DNA | TechCrunchAutomakers are increasingly integrating generative AI, like ChatGPT, into vehicles to enhance voice assistants for improved customer interaction.
OpenAI's voice mode rolling out to all ChatGPT subscribers - here's who gets it firstOpenAI's Advanced Voice Mode enhances ChatGPT's capabilities with personalized, emotional interaction and improved multilingual performance.
You can now talk with ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode on the webOpenAI's Advanced Voice Mode enhances conversational AI accessibility with multi-turn, emotion-responsive dialogues, but requires a paid subscription.
Volkswagen is rolling out its ChatGPT assistant to the US | TechCrunchVolkswagen is rolling out an AI-powered ChatGPT voice assistant in U.S. vehicles to enhance driver interaction and experience.
OpenAI Unveils New ChatGPT That Listens, Looks and TalksOpenAI introduced a new version of ChatGPT that functions as a voice assistant with enhanced capabilities for handling audio, images, and videos.
Gemini Live now available for all Android phones in 6 languages - for freeGemini Live is now freely available on Android, enabling natural conversations with no subscription required.
The new Kia EV3 will have an AI assistant with ChatGPT DNA | TechCrunchAutomakers are increasingly integrating generative AI, like ChatGPT, into vehicles to enhance voice assistants for improved customer interaction.
Inside Amazon's agonizing attempt to save Alexa with AIAmazon's Alexa AI launch faces significant delays due to technical challenges and integration complexities with partners.The Alexa team is racing against time to leverage AI and revitalize the product's market presence.
Gemini is replacing Google Assistant on Pixel phones, and it's a trainwreckGoogle is replacing Google Assistant with Gemini on its Pixel 9 phones, but Gemini lacks the functionalities and user experience of Google Assistant.
Gemini to replace Google Assistant as Android's default - but you still have optionsGoogle integrates Gemini AI for enhanced voice assistant experience.
Google Next-inspired Omni Smart Speaker has integrated display to show what's happening in real-time - Yanko DesignThe Omni Smart Speaker features a distinct design with an integrated auxiliary screen offering real-time visual feedback, enhancing the user experience.
Samsung's artsy Music Frame speaker is down to its lowest price to dateSamsung's Music Frame is a customizable smart speaker that doubles as a picture frame, ideal for dorm rooms.
Samsung says Bixby's still not deadSamsung is working hard to equip Bixby with AI features to compete with offerings like Gemini Nano.Samsung intends to redefine Bixby's role, incorporating generative AI to make it smarter and better at natural conversations.
Samsung's artsy Music Frame speaker is down to its lowest price to dateSamsung's Music Frame is a customizable smart speaker that doubles as a picture frame, ideal for dorm rooms.
Samsung says Bixby's still not deadSamsung is working hard to equip Bixby with AI features to compete with offerings like Gemini Nano.Samsung intends to redefine Bixby's role, incorporating generative AI to make it smarter and better at natural conversations.
Apple is reportedly overhauling Siri with AI for improved voice controlsApple is working on an advanced AI-powered version of Siri for specific app functions.
GPT-4o released with improved text, audio and vision capabilitiesGPT-4o by OpenAI offers enhanced text, voice, and image capabilities for improved user interaction and responsiveness.
The Future of AI Voice Assistants Will Be WeirdOpenAI's impressive new voice assistant presentation is marred by its unoriginal choice of mimicking Scarlett Johansson's voice from the movie Her.
French billionaire Xavier Niel is building a ChatGPT competitor with a 'thick French accent'Kyutai's Moshi AI voice assistant offers human-like emotions, competing with OpenAI's delayed product due to safety concerns.
GPT-4o released with improved text, audio and vision capabilitiesGPT-4o by OpenAI offers enhanced text, voice, and image capabilities for improved user interaction and responsiveness.
The Future of AI Voice Assistants Will Be WeirdOpenAI's impressive new voice assistant presentation is marred by its unoriginal choice of mimicking Scarlett Johansson's voice from the movie Her.
French billionaire Xavier Niel is building a ChatGPT competitor with a 'thick French accent'Kyutai's Moshi AI voice assistant offers human-like emotions, competing with OpenAI's delayed product due to safety concerns.
AI smartphone with e-ink display vocalizes users' tasks & social media feed like podcast showAI smartphone with E-ink display verbalizes daily tasks and social media updates like a podcast show.Device has a listening feature recording conversations for personalization but requires permission notification.
ODSC's AI Weekly Recap: Week of February 23rdLAION introduced BUD-E voice assistant for offline use on gaming laptop.Nvidia's market capitalization exceeded $2 trillion.
BUD-E: An Open-Source Voice Assistant by LAION that Runs on a LaptopBUD-E is an open-source voice assistant that prioritizes emotional intelligence and understanding in human-dialogue interactions.The project aims to reduce latency and mechanical responses by leveraging advanced models like Phi 2 and LLama 2 30B.
The Most Important Part Of the Humane Ai Pin's Design Is Also Its Biggest FlawHumane's Ai Pin offers unique features like screen-free device and independent voice assistant, despite challenges with battery life and attachment. It presents potential in redefining interactions with technology on the body.