3 ways Amazon just leapfrogged Apple, Google, and ChatGPT in the AI raceRecent AI advancements have transformed voice assistants, with Amazon's Alexa+ leading the charge in capabilities and user integration.
Alexa+ can read, summarize and recall lengthy documents | TechCrunchAmazon has launched Alexa+, an upgraded voice assistant that utilizes generative AI features for improved user interaction.
Amazon's subscription-based Alexa+ looks highly capable-and questionableAlexa+ will be free for Prime members and $20/month for non-Prime users.
Everything You Say to Your Echo Will Soon Be Sent to Amazon, and You Can't Opt OutAmazon's new Alexa+ requires voice recordings to be sent to the cloud, compromising user privacy.
Amazon's Echo will send all voice recordings to the cloud, starting March 28 | TechCrunchAmazon Echo users will lose local processing of voice recordings, sending all data to the cloud from March 28.
AI Alexa and AI Siri face bugs and delays | TechCrunchAmazon and Apple face delays in AI updates for Alexa and Siri, struggling to compete with advanced voice assistants.
3 ways Amazon just leapfrogged Apple, Google, and ChatGPT in the AI raceRecent AI advancements have transformed voice assistants, with Amazon's Alexa+ leading the charge in capabilities and user integration.
Alexa+ can read, summarize and recall lengthy documents | TechCrunchAmazon has launched Alexa+, an upgraded voice assistant that utilizes generative AI features for improved user interaction.
Amazon's subscription-based Alexa+ looks highly capable-and questionableAlexa+ will be free for Prime members and $20/month for non-Prime users.
Everything You Say to Your Echo Will Soon Be Sent to Amazon, and You Can't Opt OutAmazon's new Alexa+ requires voice recordings to be sent to the cloud, compromising user privacy.
Amazon's Echo will send all voice recordings to the cloud, starting March 28 | TechCrunchAmazon Echo users will lose local processing of voice recordings, sending all data to the cloud from March 28.
AI Alexa and AI Siri face bugs and delays | TechCrunchAmazon and Apple face delays in AI updates for Alexa and Siri, struggling to compete with advanced voice assistants.
Sesame is the first voice assistant I've ever wanted to talk to more than onceBrendan Iribe's new AI glasses allow for engaging, interactive conversations that surpass typical voice assistant experiences.
Siri's delay is an artifact of Apple's unsure AI footing-and moreSiri, introduced in 2010, awaits a significant upgrade for better natural language interaction, despite its promising start.
Eerily realistic AI voice demo sparks amazement and discomfort onlineSesame's new AI voice model blurs the line between human and artificial interaction, sparking emotional connections in users.
What is ChatGPT? Here's everything you need to know about OpenAI's chatbotOpenAI is enhancing ChatGPT with a voice feature that allows for more interactive and emotional conversations.
I tested the new Copilot Voice, Microsoft's AI voice assistant. You can, too - for freeMicrosoft's Copilot Voice enhances AI conversations with emotional understanding and free access, making multimodal AI assistants more accessible and interactive.
You can now speak to Microsoft's Copilot Voice in 40 languages, for freeAI advancements in voice assistants are reshaping user experiences, with new features and competitive offerings from Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI.
Sesame is the first voice assistant I've ever wanted to talk to more than onceBrendan Iribe's new AI glasses allow for engaging, interactive conversations that surpass typical voice assistant experiences.
Siri's delay is an artifact of Apple's unsure AI footing-and moreSiri, introduced in 2010, awaits a significant upgrade for better natural language interaction, despite its promising start.
Eerily realistic AI voice demo sparks amazement and discomfort onlineSesame's new AI voice model blurs the line between human and artificial interaction, sparking emotional connections in users.
What is ChatGPT? Here's everything you need to know about OpenAI's chatbotOpenAI is enhancing ChatGPT with a voice feature that allows for more interactive and emotional conversations.
I tested the new Copilot Voice, Microsoft's AI voice assistant. You can, too - for freeMicrosoft's Copilot Voice enhances AI conversations with emotional understanding and free access, making multimodal AI assistants more accessible and interactive.
You can now speak to Microsoft's Copilot Voice in 40 languages, for freeAI advancements in voice assistants are reshaping user experiences, with new features and competitive offerings from Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI.
Which Sonos Speakers Should You Buy?Sonos speakers excel in audio quality and seamless integration for a superior home audio experience.
The best smart speakers for 2025Smart speakers significantly enhance home automation and entertainment through voice assistants, offering tailored experiences for different user needs.
The best smart speakers for 2023 | EngadgetSmart speakers have significantly improved in sound quality and functionality, making them increasingly valuable, particularly for music enthusiasts.
Which Sonos Speakers Should You Buy?Sonos speakers excel in audio quality and seamless integration for a superior home audio experience.
The best smart speakers for 2025Smart speakers significantly enhance home automation and entertainment through voice assistants, offering tailored experiences for different user needs.
The best smart speakers for 2023 | EngadgetSmart speakers have significantly improved in sound quality and functionality, making them increasingly valuable, particularly for music enthusiasts.
The best smart home gadgets for 2025Choose smart home devices gradually, starting with one or two to understand preferences.Select a voice assistant based on compatibility with preferred smart home devices.
Clockwise #594: Abolish the Dongles and Doodads - Relay FMThe frustration with USB-C devices requiring older USB-A cables highlights the slow pace of technological evolution.
The best smart home gadgets for 2025Choose smart home devices gradually, starting with one or two to understand preferences.Select a voice assistant based on compatibility with preferred smart home devices.
Clockwise #594: Abolish the Dongles and Doodads - Relay FMThe frustration with USB-C devices requiring older USB-A cables highlights the slow pace of technological evolution.
When You Call a Restaurant, You Might Be Chatting With an AI HostAI voice assistants are transforming the restaurant industry, enhancing customer service and streamlining operations.
As AI voices become more human, will stereotypes follow?Google's Gemini AI aims to avoid gender biases by using celestial names instead of traditional gendered voices.
How to build your own custom AI voice agent - for freeSupernormal's Voice Agents allow easy customization of AI assistants for business workflows, enhancing collaboration and efficiency with diverse personality options.
Ai Pin maker Humane demos AI software for cars, phones, and smart speakers | TechCrunchHumane's Ai Pin has struggled with sales, prompting price cuts and uncertainty about the company's future despite strong funding.CosmOS represents a new operating system aimed at integrating AI into various tech devices for a more streamlined user experience.
I mapped my iPhone's Control Button to ChatGPT - here are 5 ways I use it everydayMapping ChatGPT's Advanced Voice to the iPhone 16 Pro Action Button enhances everyday utility, making it as accessible as Siri.
When You Call a Restaurant, You Might Be Chatting With an AI HostAI voice assistants are transforming the restaurant industry, enhancing customer service and streamlining operations.
As AI voices become more human, will stereotypes follow?Google's Gemini AI aims to avoid gender biases by using celestial names instead of traditional gendered voices.
How to build your own custom AI voice agent - for freeSupernormal's Voice Agents allow easy customization of AI assistants for business workflows, enhancing collaboration and efficiency with diverse personality options.
Ai Pin maker Humane demos AI software for cars, phones, and smart speakers | TechCrunchHumane's Ai Pin has struggled with sales, prompting price cuts and uncertainty about the company's future despite strong funding.CosmOS represents a new operating system aimed at integrating AI into various tech devices for a more streamlined user experience.
I mapped my iPhone's Control Button to ChatGPT - here are 5 ways I use it everydayMapping ChatGPT's Advanced Voice to the iPhone 16 Pro Action Button enhances everyday utility, making it as accessible as Siri.
Your Next AI Wearable Will Listen to Everything All the TimeAI-enabled wearables are now always listening to help users organize their lives, marking a significant shift in personal technology.
Is your phone listening to you? Yeah, but probably not to target ads.Devices likely aren't eavesdropping for ads, but collect vast amounts of personal data without consent.
Apple denies wrongdoing but settles to pay $95 million cash (about $20 per class member) in Siri privacy suitApple agrees to pay $95 million to settle a class action lawsuit over Siri's alleged privacy violations involving unauthorized recordings of user conversations.
Is your phone listening to you? Yeah, but probably not to target ads.Devices likely aren't eavesdropping for ads, but collect vast amounts of personal data without consent.
Apple denies wrongdoing but settles to pay $95 million cash (about $20 per class member) in Siri privacy suitApple agrees to pay $95 million to settle a class action lawsuit over Siri's alleged privacy violations involving unauthorized recordings of user conversations.
Understanding Voice Integration in Mobile Apps: A Simple GuideVoice integration is popular and growing rapidly, enhancing convenience and accessibility in technology.
The Rise Of Voice Assistants In Personalized eLearningVoice assistants enhance eLearning by providing personalized, accessible, and interactive experiences for learners.
Understanding Voice Integration in Mobile Apps: A Simple GuideVoice integration is popular and growing rapidly, enhancing convenience and accessibility in technology.
The Rise Of Voice Assistants In Personalized eLearningVoice assistants enhance eLearning by providing personalized, accessible, and interactive experiences for learners.
Apple is reportedly building a more conversational Siri powered by LLMs | TechCrunchApple is revamping Siri into a more conversational assistant using advanced AI, set to launch in spring 2026.
Siri might ignore commands spoken in Apple commercials soonApple is developing a feature that disables Siri activation when it detects the voice command in ads using audio recognition technology.
Apple is reportedly building a more conversational Siri powered by LLMs | TechCrunchApple is revamping Siri into a more conversational assistant using advanced AI, set to launch in spring 2026.
Siri might ignore commands spoken in Apple commercials soonApple is developing a feature that disables Siri activation when it detects the voice command in ads using audio recognition technology.
You can access Google's Gemini Live for free right now. Here's how (and why you'll want to)Google's Gemini Live enhances mobile voice assistants with natural, human-like conversational capabilities.
How to try Google's new Gemini Live AI assistant for freeGoogle's Gemini Live offers a more human-like interaction with voice assistants, improving the quality and flow of conversations.
OpenAI Just Killed SiriChatGPT's GPT-4o showcased advanced capabilities, potentially surpassing traditional smartphone voice assistants like Siri, promising a future of human-computer interaction.
Gemini Live is available to all iOS and Android users now - for free. How to try itGemini Live enhances voice assistants by enabling human-like, multi-turn conversations and is now freely accessible to all iOS and Android users.
Gemini Live is finally available. Here's how you can access it (and why you'll want to)Generative AI's application in enhancing voice assistants, like Google's Gemini, allows for interruptions, app awareness, and screen content queries.
Bixby will get a generative AI infusion this year, Samsung confirmsSamsung is enhancing Bixby with generative AI technology internally, separate from collaborations with Google or OpenAI.
You can access Google's Gemini Live for free right now. Here's how (and why you'll want to)Google's Gemini Live enhances mobile voice assistants with natural, human-like conversational capabilities.
How to try Google's new Gemini Live AI assistant for freeGoogle's Gemini Live offers a more human-like interaction with voice assistants, improving the quality and flow of conversations.
OpenAI Just Killed SiriChatGPT's GPT-4o showcased advanced capabilities, potentially surpassing traditional smartphone voice assistants like Siri, promising a future of human-computer interaction.
Gemini Live is available to all iOS and Android users now - for free. How to try itGemini Live enhances voice assistants by enabling human-like, multi-turn conversations and is now freely accessible to all iOS and Android users.
Gemini Live is finally available. Here's how you can access it (and why you'll want to)Generative AI's application in enhancing voice assistants, like Google's Gemini, allows for interruptions, app awareness, and screen content queries.
Bixby will get a generative AI infusion this year, Samsung confirmsSamsung is enhancing Bixby with generative AI technology internally, separate from collaborations with Google or OpenAI.
Amazon reportedly bumped back its AI-powered Alexa to next yearAmazon's new Alexa is delayed due to performance issues and has been pushed back to late 2025.
Amazon's new Alexa has reportedly slipped to 2025Amazon's revamped Alexa voice assistant launch has been delayed to 2025 due to ongoing development issues and performance hiccups.
Amazon reportedly bumped back its AI-powered Alexa to next yearAmazon's new Alexa is delayed due to performance issues and has been pushed back to late 2025.
Amazon's new Alexa has reportedly slipped to 2025Amazon's revamped Alexa voice assistant launch has been delayed to 2025 due to ongoing development issues and performance hiccups.
OpenAI unveils easy voice assistant creation at 2024 developer eventOpenAI's DevDay introduces significant API updates to enhance AI integration in applications and reduce costs for developers.
Welcome to the Era of the A.I. SmartphoneApple and Google are focusing on reinventing smartphones with artificial intelligence, introducing new features like enhanced voice assistants and automated text responses.
For Travelers, the Best AI Devices Are the Ones Already in Your PocketThe likeliest future of travel involves AI on smartphones.
Welcome to the Era of the A.I. SmartphoneApple and Google are focusing on reinventing smartphones with artificial intelligence, introducing new features like enhanced voice assistants and automated text responses.
For Travelers, the Best AI Devices Are the Ones Already in Your PocketThe likeliest future of travel involves AI on smartphones.
8 Years Ago, Google Beat Alexa. Then It Just Let the Assistant Waste AwayGoogle Assistant was once positioned as a key player in Google's future, but has now taken a backseat to AI models like Gemini.
Rollercoaster for UK AI scene as PolyAI bags $50M while Stability AI mulls salePolyAI secures $500mn valuation for call center voice assistant tech.
The Blurred Reality of AI's 'Human-Washing'Voice bots are becoming more human-like, raising questions about trust and ethics.
AI answer war heats up with search market suddenly up for grabsTech leaders shifting focus to chatbots for quick answers, with advancements like ChatGPT leading the way.
The Blurred Reality of AI's 'Human-Washing'Voice bots are becoming more human-like, raising questions about trust and ethics.
AI answer war heats up with search market suddenly up for grabsTech leaders shifting focus to chatbots for quick answers, with advancements like ChatGPT leading the way.
The 2023 Echo Show 8 is on sale for $100 right nowThe 2023 Amazon Echo Show 8 offers improved design, spatial audio, faster response times, adaptive content, and enhanced privacy features.