Hey, Siri, what happened to you?
It was the first major voice assistant in smartphones, but now Siri lags far behind its rivals. How did Google Assistant and Alexa eat Siri’s lunch? Here’s how. Full Story: CNET
iOS 14.5 update: New features coming to iPhone users
The Apple fanatics will soon have a reason to rejoice as the new iOS 14.5 version is coming up with a lot of new features on the bucket list for the users. Full Story: Livemint
How to use Google Assistant on a Fitbit
Even before regulatory agencies formally approved Google’s purchase of Fitbit, Fitbit had decided that its users deserved on-wrist access to Google Assistant. Full Story: Android Central
The 10 Best Super Bowl Ads of 2021
Despite having a year to adapt to the new reality of a world in pandemic, marketers still faced tough choices when it came to how to approach their Super Bowl ads. Full Story: Adweek
Ask Alexa: our weekly take on the best commands, tips, tricks and Skills
If you think you’ve mastered your voice assistant, you’re probably wrong. The wide range of things you can do with Alexa is astonishing, and it’s learning all the time. Full Story: Which?
How e-commerce platforms can grow and expand using local language options in 2021
Brands and marketers will have to focus on the usage of regional language strategy within their digital strategy in the coming year, 2021 holds great potential to be the breakthrough year in the social commerce industry and usage of local language… Full Story: ETBrandEquity.com
Microsoft opens limited access to its neural text-to-speech AI
AT&T and Warner Bros. used the tech to create an interactive version of Bugs Bunny. Full Story: Engadget
Simplifying the deployment of voice detection algorithms for a cloud service
While designing smart speakers and other voice-enabled devices such as wearables and hearables, developers’ primary challenge is to make microphones accurately and efficiently detect the wake words like “Alexa” and “Hey Google” for processing in the cloud. Full Story: EDN.com
Microsoft is Adding New Cortana Voice AI Features to Outlook and Teams
Microsoft is adding new voice AI features to its iOS mobile apps built around its Cortana voice assistant. Full Story: Voicebot.ai
Ford to Add Google Maps, Voice Assistant to Its Vehicles in 2023
Google’s cloud platform and the Android operating system will be used under the Ford brand name in future Ford and Lincoln vehicles. Full Story: Car and Driver