Voice — set to disrupt business communications

Almost 150 years after the world-changing event when Alexander Graham Bell sent the first spoken words down a telephone line, there are claims electronic voice communication is declining in use and importance. Full Story: CIO.com

How to control your robot vacuum with Google Assistant

Robot vacuums are great for getting the dirty work done for you (admit it, you never cleaned under the couch before you got one, right?). Full Story: The Verge

How to control your robot vacuum with Alexa

‘Alexa, tell my robot vac to get off its dock and start cleaning’ Full Story: The Verge

Nuances of Voice Technology and its Value to Businesses and End Customers

Modern organizations are constantly on the lookout for new ways to enhance customer experience without escalating costs. Full Story: Express Computer

Needy, overconfident voice assistants are wearing on their owners’ last nerves

Kate Compton can talk to her Alexa voice assistant about three things: music genres, radio station call signs and the time of day. Full Story: The Washington Post

Microsoft Acquires Voice Technology Company Nuance for $19.7 Billion USD

Microsoft has now acquired voice and speech technology company Nuance for $19.7 billion USD. Full Story: hypebeast

Alexa’s New ‘Check My Symptoms’ Feature Offers Voice WebMD Guidance

Amazon has introduced a new Alexa feature to help users who aren’t feeling well determine the reason for their condition. Full Story: Voicebot.ai

How To Boost Brand Awareness With Voice-First Technology

Between asking smart hubs like Alexa or Google Assistant to add items to a shopping list or inquiring about breaking news, consumers can’t get enough of the instant gratification that comes with having a virtual assistant within range. Full Story: Toolbox

New Google Assistant Feature Speeds Up Voice Assistant

Google is rolling out a new feature to boost Google Assistant’s response time by removing unused devices connected to an account. Full Story: Voicebot.ai