Mycroft AI Presents Early-Stage Investment Opportunity

Mycroft AI, the voice assistant that respects privacy, is actively looking to secure fundraising for Mark II, the company’s latest device designed as an open-source alternative to traditional smart speakers. Full Story: MarTech Series

Can NVIDIA reinvent voice technology for greater possibilities?

Innovation in conversational AI is transforming how voice technology can be utilized. Full Story: TechHQ

Best Alexa Smart Speakers in 2021: Speak what you need

Amazon’s voice assistant Alexa wasn’t the first virtual personal assistant to launch, but there’s no question that it has become the best at this point. Full Story: Yahoo

Salesforce adds more tools for real-time personalization to Marketing Cloud

The updates help solve one of the biggest challenges marketers face, which is engaging customers in real-time. Full Story: ZDNet

7 reasons to consider adopting voice technology for your small business

Voice communication has emerged as the next big thing in the world of digital technology. From Google Assistant searches on Android devices to Apple’s Siri commands on iOS devices, there’s a growing trend of people talking to their smart gadgets and getting real-time responses. Full Story: Augusta Free Press

Alexa, how popular are voice assistants these days?

According to the voice technology agency Vixen Labs, voice assistants are continuing to advance through the addition of new skills. The company has been working with Amazon to create new programs for Alexa. Full Story: Digital Journal

Amazon, Google, Apple sued for alleged spying using Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri

Amazon, Google, and Apple are three of the United State’s leading tech companies and they were said to have been sued for a device they introduced to the market. Full Story: EconoTimes

How Amazon Is Making It Easier to Discover New Alexa Skills

One of the most frustrating parts of using an Echo is discovering new skills. Amazon is tackling this, making it easier to discover new Alexa skills. Full Story: MakeUseOf

Google may be forcing its voice assistant on you, sparking monopoly investigation

Google is once more under fire from antitrust authorities within the European Union, and this time it’s about its popular Google voice assistant which comes preinstalled in all Android handsets. Full Story: PhoneArena

Alexa Transit brings bus and train routes to voice assistant navigation. Here’s how to use it

Alexa can tell you when the next bus arrives or which train to take, thanks to its new smarts. Full Story: CNET