Voice control smart devices, such as Alexa, Siri, and Google Home, might hinder children’s social and emotional development, argues an expert in the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning ...

NXP Semiconductors’ Voice Intelligent Technology (VIT) library is a local voice-control software package with a complementary online training tool. Based on deep learning and speech recognition, the ...

Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+ has improved smart home controls and conversation abilities, but the Alexa app is still buggy.

Wearable Devices Ltd. announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has approved its patent for a "Gesture and Voice-Controlled Interface Device," enhancing its intellectual property ...

How AI and machine learning can be used to personalize smart-home devices. How to design voice control for convenience and usability. Technical issues to evaluate when planning the development of ...

Sonos launched a new voice control feature for its lineup of smart speakers. The music assistant lets you control playback with hands-free voice commands. It's also designed with privacy in mind, so ...

The use of voice-controlled devices could leave a negative impact on the social, emotional, and mental health of children, according to the latest research. Amazon Alexa, Apple's Siri, and Google Home ...

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Sonos devices have supported Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant for almost five years now. The Sonos One from 2017 was the first speaker the company made with built-in microphones, and almost every ...

Windows 11 Voice Access is a major update to Microsoft's accessibility tools, allowing users to control their desktop entirely with voice commands — no hands or Internet connection required. The ...

Wearable Devices Ltd. announced the allowance of a new patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its “Gesture and Voice-Controlled Interface Device.” This patent enhances the company ...