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Siri's delay is an artifact of Apple's unsure AI footing-and more

Siri, introduced in 2010, awaits a significant upgrade for better natural language interaction, despite its promising start.

fromGSMArena.com

1 week ago

Report: Apple considers letting you replace Siri

Apple might allow users to choose third-party voice assistants like ChatGPT, Alexa, or Google Gemini due to changing user demands and privacy considerations.

fromBusiness Insider

4 weeks ago

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Amazon flexed Alexa+ during earnings. Apple says Siri still needs 'more time.'

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fromZDNET

3 ways Amazon just leapfrogged Apple, Google, and ChatGPT in the AI race

Recent 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 | TechCrunch

Amazon 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 questionable

Alexa+ will be free for Prime members and $20/month for non-Prime users.

fromWIRED

Everything You Say to Your Echo Will Soon Be Sent to Amazon, and You Can't Opt Out

Amazon'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 | TechCrunch

Amazon Echo users will lose local processing of voice recordings, sending all data to the cloud from March 28.

fromEntrepreneur

Privacy technologies

Amazon Echo Ends 'Do Not Send Voice Recordings' Option | Entrepreneur

fromZDNET

3 ways Amazon just leapfrogged Apple, Google, and ChatGPT in the AI race

Recent 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 | TechCrunch

Amazon 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 questionable

Alexa+ will be free for Prime members and $20/month for non-Prime users.

fromWIRED

Everything You Say to Your Echo Will Soon Be Sent to Amazon, and You Can't Opt Out

Amazon'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 | TechCrunch

Amazon Echo users will lose local processing of voice recordings, sending all data to the cloud from March 28.

fromEntrepreneur

Privacy technologies

Amazon Echo Ends 'Do Not Send Voice Recordings' Option | Entrepreneur

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fromThe Verge

Sesame is the first voice assistant I've ever wanted to talk to more than once

Brendan Iribe's new AI glasses allow for engaging, interactive conversations that surpass typical voice assistant experiences.

Marketing tech

Eerily realistic AI voice demo sparks amazement and discomfort online

Sesame's new AI voice model blurs the line between human and artificial interaction, sparking emotional connections in users.

fromThe Verge

Sesame is the first voice assistant I've ever wanted to talk to more than once

Brendan Iribe's new AI glasses allow for engaging, interactive conversations that surpass typical voice assistant experiences.

Marketing tech

Eerily realistic AI voice demo sparks amazement and discomfort online

Sesame's new AI voice model blurs the line between human and artificial interaction, sparking emotional connections in users.

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fromRelay FM

Clockwise #594: Abolish the Dongles and Doodads - Relay FM

In recent discussions about tech's evolution, we often find ourselves frustrated with the persistent need for legacy USB-A cables, even when using cutting-edge USB-C devices. It shows how gradually technology changes, yet old habits linger, causing unnecessary hassle and irritation for users.

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