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fromApp Developer Magazine

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How to get early access to Alexa+ (and which Amazon Echo devices will support it)

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Alexa transforms personalized AI says GlobalData | App Developer Magazine

Alexa+ promises to revolutionize personalized AI experiences with improved context awareness and multi-task capabilities.

3 ways Amazon just leapfrogged Apple, Google, and ChatGPT in the AI race

Recent AI advancements have transformed voice assistants, with Amazon's Alexa+ leading the charge in capabilities and user integration.

fromFortune

5 days ago

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Amazon's new Alexa+ is pretty good - but is that enough in the ChatGPT age?

fromApp Developer Magazine

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How to get early access to Alexa+ (and which Amazon Echo devices will support it)

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Alexa transforms personalized AI says GlobalData | App Developer Magazine

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

3 ways Amazon just leapfrogged Apple, Google, and ChatGPT in the AI race

Recent AI advancements have transformed voice assistants, with Amazon's Alexa+ leading the charge in capabilities and user integration.

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2 weeks ago

AI-powered TWS Earbuds can Translate and Transcribe all your meetings and calls... in Real-time - Yanko Design

AI integration in devices often feels cumbersome and frustrating, failing to provide seamless assistance in everyday tasks.

3 weeks ago

Elon Musk Says Grok Is Coming to Tesla EVs

Grok will soon integrate into Tesla vehicles, competing with other automakers' AI voice assistants.

#ai-technology

fromSilicon Canals

Startup companies

What's in a Name: Fonio.ai's founders finalised its name during a 90-minute car ride; now the AI startup records 92% revenue growth - Silicon Canals

fromBusiness Insider

Artificial intelligence

Amazon flexed Alexa+ during earnings. Apple says Siri still needs 'more time.'

Marketing tech

Eerily realistic AI voice demo sparks amazement and discomfort online

Sesame's new AI voice model blurs the line between human and artificial interaction, sparking emotional connections in users.

fromThe Verge

Sesame is the first voice assistant I've ever wanted to talk to more than once

Brendan Iribe's new AI glasses allow for engaging, interactive conversations that surpass typical voice assistant experiences.

fromSilicon Canals

Startup companies

What's in a Name: Fonio.ai's founders finalised its name during a 90-minute car ride; now the AI startup records 92% revenue growth - Silicon Canals

fromBusiness Insider

Artificial intelligence

Amazon flexed Alexa+ during earnings. Apple says Siri still needs 'more time.'

Marketing tech

Eerily realistic AI voice demo sparks amazement and discomfort online

Sesame's new AI voice model blurs the line between human and artificial interaction, sparking emotional connections in users.

fromThe Verge

Sesame is the first voice assistant I've ever wanted to talk to more than once

Brendan Iribe's new AI glasses allow for engaging, interactive conversations that surpass typical voice assistant experiences.

Artificial intelligence

Amazon Rebuilt Alexa Using a 'Staggering' Amount of AI Tools

fromEntrepreneur

Privacy technologies

Amazon Echo Ends 'Do Not Send Voice Recordings' Option | Entrepreneur

Privacy technologies

Everything You Say to Your Echo Will Soon Be Sent to Amazon, and You Can't Opt Out

Privacy technologies

Amazon's Echo will send all voice recordings to the cloud, starting March 28 | TechCrunch

Amazon's subscription-based Alexa+ looks highly capable-and questionable

Alexa+ will be free for Prime members and $20/month for non-Prime users.

Alexa+ can read, summarize and recall lengthy documents | TechCrunch

Amazon has launched Alexa+, an upgraded voice assistant that utilizes generative AI features for improved user interaction.

Artificial intelligence

Amazon Rebuilt Alexa Using a 'Staggering' Amount of AI Tools

fromEntrepreneur

Privacy technologies

Amazon Echo Ends 'Do Not Send Voice Recordings' Option | Entrepreneur

Privacy technologies

Everything You Say to Your Echo Will Soon Be Sent to Amazon, and You Can't Opt Out

Amazon's new Alexa+ requires voice recordings to be sent to the cloud, compromising user privacy.

Privacy technologies

Amazon's Echo will send all voice recordings to the cloud, starting March 28 | TechCrunch

Amazon Echo users will lose local processing of voice recordings, sending all data to the cloud from March 28.

Amazon's subscription-based Alexa+ looks highly capable-and questionable

Alexa+ will be free for Prime members and $20/month for non-Prime users.

Alexa+ can read, summarize and recall lengthy documents | TechCrunch

Amazon has launched Alexa+, an upgraded voice assistant that utilizes generative AI features for improved user interaction.

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fromwww.esquire.com

The Best Smart Speakers, Reviewed by Esquire's Tech Experts

The Echo Dot offers a simple introduction to smart speakers, though sound quality is limited.

It's Time to Kill Siri

Google Assistant lacks the cultural recognition and branding enjoyed by Siri and Alexa, limiting its user appeal.

fromEntrepreneur

Why Conversational Commerce is the Future of Shopping | Entrepreneur

Conversational commerce revolutionizes consumer-brand interactions, making shopping intuitive and personalized through voice assistants and chatbots.

Claude's AI voice mode is finally rolling out - for free. Here's what you can do with it

Open the Claude app on your mobile device. If voice mode has arrived on your end, you'll see a new sound-wave symbol next to the microphone icon. The first time you tap that symbol, you can choose from different voices and options to customize your chat partner.

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fromRAIN News

Online music listening on par with radio in UK. (Ofcom research)

Online music streaming now rivals traditional radio listening in the UK.

Younger adults prefer streaming services over radio, indicating a generational shift in audio consumption.

fromGSMArena.com

Report: Apple considers letting you replace Siri

Apple might allow users to choose third-party voice assistants like ChatGPT, Alexa, or Google Gemini due to changing user demands and privacy considerations.

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fromFast Company

Siri's delay is an artifact of Apple's unsure AI footing-and more

Siri, introduced in 2010, awaits a significant upgrade for better natural language interaction, despite its promising start.

SF music

Which Sonos Speakers Should You Buy?

Sonos speakers excel in audio quality and seamless integration for a superior home audio experience.

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fromRelay FM

Clockwise #594: Abolish the Dongles and Doodads - Relay FM

The frustration with USB-C devices requiring older USB-A cables highlights the slow pace of technological evolution.

9 months ago

OpenAI unveils easy voice assistant creation at 2024 developer event

OpenAI's DevDay introduces significant API updates to enhance AI integration in applications and reduce costs for developers.