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Android may soon recommend you use an 'optimized' voice assistant — here's what that really means
A new Android feature lets OEMs mark certain voice assistants as "optimized" for your device. Here's what that really means.
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I set up the perfect voice pipeline in Home Assistant, and here's how I did it
With custom add-ons available for free, Home Assistant gives me the power to control my entire voice pipeline.
How Voice AI Is Quietly Changing the Way We Work — And What It Means for You
From Otter to Zoom, voice AI is reshaping meetings, notes, and workflows. Discover how these tools are streamlining — or ...
Alexa+ Voice Assistant hits 1 million testers: Here’s what they love and hate
As early adopters gain access on select Echo devices, their feedback highlights both promising upgrades and divisive features — especially the new human-like voice. While some users enjoy more natural ...
SMARTBUILD Launches SMRT-E: AI Voice Technology Designed to Simplify Field Reporting while Enhancing Data Quality
Toronto, Ontario - SMARTBUILD Construction Solutions Launches SMRT-E: AI Voice Technology Designed to Simplify Construction ...
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Lowe’s Puts OpenAI-Powered Voice Assistant on the Store Floor
It’s not always easy for customers of Lowe’s Home Improvement to locate employees when they need to ask for help inside its ...
CIBC's AI-powered voice assistant recognized with an award from The Digital Banker
CIBC has won the 2025 Digital CX Award for Best Use of AI for Customer Experience from The Digital Banker, recognizing the bank's innovative AI-powered voice assistant.