Sonos Move vs. Apple HomePod: Which should you buy?
Picking a winner in a battle of the Sonos Move vs. Apple HomePod essentially boils down to whether or not you want a portable speaker and which voice assistant you prefer. Full Story: iMore
Amazon Alexa flaw could have allowed hackers to steal your voice data
Amazon’s voice assistant Alexa has been a welcome addition to many homes with people using the devices daily to listen to the radio, check the weather, play games and chat with one another. Full Story: Evening Standard
I actually use these 6 Alexa skills. So should you
From fun games to smart home control, these skills are my favorites. Full Story: CNET
Voice Assistants Market – Creating A Revolutionary Type Of User Experience
This study provides an overview of the state of voice assistants in the telecom and automotive industry. Full Story: My Amazon Echo
Touchless tech: How short-term rentals are simplifying stays amid COVID-19
Then came COVID-19 – upending the travel industry, the way business is conducted and the expectations of consumers. Full Story: PhocusWire
The best Google Assistant and Nest devices of 2020
From smart displays to smart speakers, lights and locks, you can build a whole smart home with Google Assistant. Full Story: CNET
Google is Listening to Your Recordings Again – If You Let It
After a year’s hiatus, Google is to resume saving voice recordings made by its users – but, only if they actively opt in to the program. Full Story: Tech.co
Google Assistant to soon power hands-free texting, YouTube Music discovery integration
Google continues to make Google Assistant integrated into a lot of its apps, devices, and the whole eco-system. We will soon be getting a “hands-free” voice typing feature where you can go ahead and send messages without having to touch your phone (or at least barely). Full Story: Android Community
Transport for NSW dives deeper into voice assistance with Alexa
Transport for NSW has launched a new ‘skill’ for Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant that offers a swag of new features for commuters, as the agency continues its push towards intelligent automation. Full Story: iTnews
6 Alexa features you should turn off today
From protecting privacy to making Alexa more efficient, here are some ways to improve your Amazon voice assistant. Full Story: CNET