It has been another slow year for Amazon’s Alexa skills
The rate of new skills being created for Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant is on a downward trajectory, and the slump has accelerated through 2020. Full Story: Gearbrain
Apple HomePod mini vs Apple HomePod: Was ist neu am Siri…
One of the best-selling smart speakers in the world, the Apple HomePod has been an alternative to the Amazon Echo and Google Nest speakers for those who love the Apple ecosystem since it was released in 2018. Full Story: AlKhaleej Today
Google is Testing Proximity Activation of Google Assistant on Nest Hub Max Smart Displays
Google is experimenting with using the ultrasound sensors of its smart displays to activate Google Assistant, according to a video posted by Jan Boromeusz, who frequently gets early access to Google smart display features. Full Story: Voicebot.ai
Smart Displays Might Not Need To Hear “Hey Google” Soon, Here’s Why
Smart display wake words could become a thing of the past if this rumored new feature by Google rolls out and works as demonstrated in a recent video. Full Story: Screen Rant
Best smart plugs of 2020: Solutions for Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa or Siri
Bringing devices online is easier than ever, and these smart plugs connect everyday items with any voice assistant. Full Story: CNET
You Can Now Listen to Podcasts on Spotify Using Google Assistant
If you regularly listen to podcasts on Spotify, you can now do so by issuing voice commands to Google Assistant. Full Story: MakeUseOf
Google Assistant-enabled smart displays gain support for multiple accounts
Google today announced new features bound for smart displays like the Lenovo Smart Display, Nest Hub Mask, and the JBL Link View. Full Story: VentureBeat
The Spoken Word: Voice technology – The future of business
Voice is breaking technology barriers making human-technology interaction simple, intuitive and a personal form of communication. Full Story: Financial Express
Google Assistant Jumps into Samsung TVs, But Bixby Isn’t Going Anywhere
Google Assistant is now a part of the latest Samsung smart TVs, accessible by the microphone in the remote control. Full Story: Voicebot.ai
What Is Voice of the Customer and What Does it Mean for Customer Experience?
Voice of Customer (VoC) programs have been shown to improve the customer journey when brands use VoC metrics to obtain actionable insights, but only when those insights are used to make positive changes to a product, service, or business. Full Story: CMSWire