AI-POWERED LANGUAGE APPS ARE THE NATURAL EVOLUTION OF E-LEARNING
Distance learning and remote teaching have increased reliance on tech making it a reality, and able to traverse borders with less regard for physical geo-locations. Full Story: Analytics Insight
What Are Alexa Skills & Are They Worth Using?
Apps for Amazon Alexa devices, called ‘skills’, offer more ways for people to use Alexa via voice commands, but how worthwhile are they? Full Story: Screen Rant
Amazon’s Echo and Fire TV gadgets are back down to Prime Day prices
Alexa, Amazon’s voice assistant, has turned another year old, and to celebrate, several Echo and Fire TV products have been discounted to their lowest prices. Full Story: The Verge
Apple’s Betting on Search Tech—But Can It Rival Google?
With the Google antitrust case looming, Apple likely must make a choice the magnitude of which hasn’t been seen since S2E5 of Grey’s Anatomy: Does it fight for its lucrative search relationship with Google, or ride solo? Full Story: Morning Brew
Echo Dot vs. Nest Mini: Putting Amazon’s and Google’s smart speakers to the test
The fall season is upon us, which inevitably brings new smart speakers and displays from tech giants like Google, Amazon and Apple. Full Story: CNET
COVID-19 is Accelerating Voice Technology Adoption Despite Accuracy Issues: Adobe Survey
The ongoing COVID-19 health crisis is boosting the use of voice technology as a contactless alternative to completing tasks, according to the 2020 Adobe Voice Survey of 1,000 voice technology users in the U.S. released on Wednesday. Full Story: Voicebot.ai
Mercedes-Benz’s voice assistant will soon support Samsung SmartThings
You’ll be able to control your smart home gadgets while you’re on the road. Full Story: Engadget
Samsung Bixby Voice Assistant Gets Redesigned With A New Update
According to a new user report on Reddit, Samsung is rolling out a new update for its Bixby voice assistant. The new Bixby update is bringing in new icons, and a completely new design. Full Story: Android Headlines
Samsung’s Bixby voice assistant gets a big redesign
Although Samsung is dropping support for some of Bixby’s augmented reality features this month, the company doesn’t plan on giving up on its virtual assistant just yet. Full Story: XDA Developers
If you want your Android voice assistant to stop listening to you, you can disable its “OK Google” feature in the phone’s Settings app. Full Story: Business Insider