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Amazon's new AI-powered Alexa might cost up to $10 per month

Amazon is considering a paid version of Alexa with advanced features for $5 to $10/month.

How Amazon blew Alexa's shot to dominate AI, according to more than a dozen employees who worked on it

Amazon previewed a more natural and conversational generative AI version of Alexa, but implementation faced delays and uncertainties.

Exclusive: Leaked Amazon memos identify critical flaws in the upcoming AI version of Alexa

Amazon's efforts to develop a new AI version of Alexa face significant challenges, particularly concerning response latency, risking the product's potential success.

Amazon's Remarkable Alexa will reportedly run on Claude AI and cost $5-10 per month

Amazon's revamped Alexa assistant will be powered by Anthropic's Claude AI and introduce advanced features while addressing previous latency concerns.

Gen AI Alexa to use Anthropic tech after it "struggled for words" with Amazon's

Amazon is transitioning Alexa to use Anthropic's Claude AI models due to issues with its proprietary models.

Amazon is set to copy Apple by giving its smart assistant an AI revamp

Amazon is enhancing Alexa with generative AI capabilities to make it smarter and more human-like in its responses.

Amazon's new AI-powered Alexa might cost up to $10 per month

Amazon is considering a paid version of Alexa with advanced features for $5 to $10/month.

How Amazon blew Alexa's shot to dominate AI, according to more than a dozen employees who worked on it

Amazon previewed a more natural and conversational generative AI version of Alexa, but implementation faced delays and uncertainties.

Exclusive: Leaked Amazon memos identify critical flaws in the upcoming AI version of Alexa

Amazon's efforts to develop a new AI version of Alexa face significant challenges, particularly concerning response latency, risking the product's potential success.

Amazon's Remarkable Alexa will reportedly run on Claude AI and cost $5-10 per month

Amazon's revamped Alexa assistant will be powered by Anthropic's Claude AI and introduce advanced features while addressing previous latency concerns.

Gen AI Alexa to use Anthropic tech after it "struggled for words" with Amazon's

Amazon is transitioning Alexa to use Anthropic's Claude AI models due to issues with its proprietary models.

Amazon is set to copy Apple by giving its smart assistant an AI revamp

Amazon is enhancing Alexa with generative AI capabilities to make it smarter and more human-like in its responses.
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#chatgpt

OpenAI's voice mode rolling out to all ChatGPT subscribers - here's who gets it first

OpenAI'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 web

OpenAI's Advanced Voice Mode enhances conversational AI accessibility with multi-turn, emotion-responsive dialogues, but requires a paid subscription.

Stellantis' Peugeot Cars to Use ChatGPT to Talk to Drivers

Peugeot will integrate ChatGPT into its vehicles to enhance its voice assistant.
A pilot ChatGPT service will be launched in five European countries.

Volkswagen is rolling out its ChatGPT assistant to the US | TechCrunch

Volkswagen 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 Talks

OpenAI 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 free

Gemini Live is now freely available on Android, enabling natural conversations with no subscription required.

OpenAI's voice mode rolling out to all ChatGPT subscribers - here's who gets it first

OpenAI'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 web

OpenAI's Advanced Voice Mode enhances conversational AI accessibility with multi-turn, emotion-responsive dialogues, but requires a paid subscription.

Stellantis' Peugeot Cars to Use ChatGPT to Talk to Drivers

Peugeot will integrate ChatGPT into its vehicles to enhance its voice assistant.
A pilot ChatGPT service will be launched in five European countries.

Volkswagen is rolling out its ChatGPT assistant to the US | TechCrunch

Volkswagen 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 Talks

OpenAI 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 free

Gemini Live is now freely available on Android, enabling natural conversations with no subscription required.
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#artificial-intelligence

Inside Amazon's agonizing attempt to save Alexa with AI

Amazon'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.

Apple ramping up plans to integrate AI into iPhones: report

Apple has acquired 21 AI startups since 2017 and is planning more significant M&A in the AI space.
Apple is looking to add generative AI features to iPhones and other portable devices and is working on its own large language models.

Inside Amazon's agonizing attempt to save Alexa with AI

Amazon'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.

Apple ramping up plans to integrate AI into iPhones: report

Apple has acquired 21 AI startups since 2017 and is planning more significant M&A in the AI space.
Apple is looking to add generative AI features to iPhones and other portable devices and is working on its own large language models.
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#innovation

Google tops the Index with Gemini Live and Pixel's AI features

Google'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.

The Future of AI Voice Assistants Will Be Weird

OpenAI's impressive new voice assistant presentation is marred by its unoriginal choice of mimicking Scarlett Johansson's voice from the movie Her.

Tesla posts teaser for potential Cybertruck "voice" feature

Tesla is teasing a potential voice assistant feature for the Cybertruck, enhancing driver interaction and engagement.

Google tops the Index with Gemini Live and Pixel's AI features

Google'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.

The Future of AI Voice Assistants Will Be Weird

OpenAI's impressive new voice assistant presentation is marred by its unoriginal choice of mimicking Scarlett Johansson's voice from the movie Her.

Tesla posts teaser for potential Cybertruck "voice" feature

Tesla is teasing a potential voice assistant feature for the Cybertruck, enhancing driver interaction and engagement.
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#siri

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.

Finally, a better Siri? | TechCrunch

Apple's Siri is being transformed with AI capabilities to offer a more personal assistant experience starting with iPhone 16 and further through Apple Intelligence.

How Siri Made Apple Cautious About AI

Apple's early Siri demos showcased its potential that was not fully realized over the next decade.

Siri needs to get a lot smarter, and quickly | TechCrunch

Apple's Siri is falling significantly behind in the voice assistant race.
Siri lags behind competitors like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant in terms of functionality and adaptability.

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.

Finally, a better Siri? | TechCrunch

Apple's Siri is being transformed with AI capabilities to offer a more personal assistant experience starting with iPhone 16 and further through Apple Intelligence.

How Siri Made Apple Cautious About AI

Apple's early Siri demos showcased its potential that was not fully realized over the next decade.

Siri needs to get a lot smarter, and quickly | TechCrunch

Apple's Siri is falling significantly behind in the voice assistant race.
Siri lags behind competitors like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant in terms of functionality and adaptability.
moresiri
#ai

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.

This German nonprofit is building an open voice assistant that anyone can use | TechCrunch

Open source AI-powered voice assistants have faced slow development due to the complexity of programming an assistant.
LAION, a German nonprofit, has launched a new initiative called BUD-E to create a fully open voice assistant.

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.

This German nonprofit is building an open voice assistant that anyone can use | TechCrunch

Open source AI-powered voice assistants have faced slow development due to the complexity of programming an assistant.
LAION, a German nonprofit, has launched a new initiative called BUD-E to create a fully open voice assistant.
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Gemini is replacing Google Assistant on Pixel phones, and it's a trainwreck

Google 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 options

Google 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 Design

The Omni Smart Speaker features a distinct design with an integrated auxiliary screen offering real-time visual feedback, enhancing the user experience.
#samsung

Samsung's artsy Music Frame speaker is down to its lowest price to date

Samsung's Music Frame is a customizable smart speaker that doubles as a picture frame, ideal for dorm rooms.

Samsung says Bixby's still not dead

Samsung 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 date

Samsung's Music Frame is a customizable smart speaker that doubles as a picture frame, ideal for dorm rooms.

Samsung says Bixby's still not dead

Samsung 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.
moresamsung

Apple is reportedly overhauling Siri with AI for improved voice controls

Apple is working on an advanced AI-powered version of Siri for specific app functions.
#openai

GPT-4o released with improved text, audio and vision capabilities

GPT-4o by OpenAI offers enhanced text, voice, and image capabilities for improved user interaction and responsiveness.

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 capabilities

GPT-4o by OpenAI offers enhanced text, voice, and image capabilities for improved user interaction and responsiveness.

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.
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AI smartphone with e-ink display vocalizes users' tasks & social media feed like podcast show

AI 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 23rd

LAION 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 Laptop

BUD-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.
#voice assistant

Amazon cutting 'several hundred' jobs at Alexa unit in AI-driven shakeup: report

Amazon is trimming jobs at its Alexa voice assistant unit due to shifting business priorities and a focus on generative artificial intelligence.
The cuts affect several hundred employees working on Alexa, with specific numbers not disclosed.
Many companies are shifting resources to generative AI, which can create software code and lengthy text responses from short prompts.

"ChatGPT with voice" opens up to everyone on iOS and Android

OpenAI has rolled out a voice feature for its ChatGPT app, available to free users.
This voice feature is currently limited to answering questions and cannot perform other tasks like making phone calls or controlling smart home devices.

Google Assistant on Wear OS: Become a master with these 26 voice commands - Wareable

Google Assistant on Wear OS allows you to perform a wide range of tasks such as checking the weather, managing reminders, setting timers, and more.
Not all Wear OS watches support Google Assistant, but support is gradually rolling out to more devices.
Google Assistant on Wear OS requires a connection to your phone or an active LTE connection.

Amazon cutting 'several hundred' jobs at Alexa unit in AI-driven shakeup: report

Amazon is trimming jobs at its Alexa voice assistant unit due to shifting business priorities and a focus on generative artificial intelligence.
The cuts affect several hundred employees working on Alexa, with specific numbers not disclosed.
Many companies are shifting resources to generative AI, which can create software code and lengthy text responses from short prompts.

"ChatGPT with voice" opens up to everyone on iOS and Android

OpenAI has rolled out a voice feature for its ChatGPT app, available to free users.
This voice feature is currently limited to answering questions and cannot perform other tasks like making phone calls or controlling smart home devices.

Google Assistant on Wear OS: Become a master with these 26 voice commands - Wareable

Google Assistant on Wear OS allows you to perform a wide range of tasks such as checking the weather, managing reminders, setting timers, and more.
Not all Wear OS watches support Google Assistant, but support is gradually rolling out to more devices.
Google Assistant on Wear OS requires a connection to your phone or an active LTE connection.
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The Most Important Part Of the Humane Ai Pin's Design Is Also Its Biggest Flaw

Humane'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.
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