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New report analyzes voice assistant usage, explores future use in commerce

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Anna Washenko

So far, voice assistants are commonly used to access audio entertainment, but as the technology advances, the next step could involve commerce and shopping. Voicebot and Voysis have collaborated on a report pointing to the future of voice shopping. The analysis predicts that, due to the high rates of ownership (79.8%), many people will first be introduced to voice assistant shopping on smartphones. Continue Reading →

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Google Assistant updates: Continued conversation, more voices, and saying please

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Anna Washenko

Today, several Google executives shared the latest updates for the tech company in the keynote for Google I/O. The developer-focused event shared some of the upcoming changes for the Google Assistant voice AI platform that will help the company bring the service to more countries and offer more functions. Continue Reading →

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Google smart displays add video to voice-controlled speakers

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Anna Washenko

Google has been using this week’s CES show in Las Vegas to continue making inroads into the voice control space. The company announced the launch of four new smart displays, which are touchscreen devices enabled with Google Assistant. The product segment is currently being positioned for use in the kitchen. Continue Reading →

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Google Assistant moves into cars

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Anna Washenko

The Google Assistant voice control platform is getting integrated with Android Auto. The interactive car dashboard previously had Google Voice support, but now it will have the full feature set available from Google Assistant. It will still offer the more common functions that Android Auto owners have likely already been using, such as pulling up music or driving directions. Kia has also added Google Assistant support. Continue Reading →

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LG announces first smart speaker, featuring Google Assistant

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Anna Washenko

LG has released a new smart speaker with Google Assistant integration. The LG ThinQ is LG’s first in the premium smart speaker niche. It uses Meridian Audio technology and offers high resolution audio for services that support lossless listening. Continue Reading →

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Google Assistant adds support for song identification

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Anna Washenko

Google Assistant is getting its own song recognition software. The technology was first available on the Pixel smartphones last month, but it is now rolling out to all other Android mobile devices. Continue Reading →

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iHeartRadio, Spotify each join Google’s voice control ecosystem

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Anna Washenko

Google’s media event earlier this week showcased the company’s voice assistant and voice-control technology. Two music and audio services – iHeartRadio and Spotify – are part of tie-ups around Google Assistant. Continue Reading →