Nuance's AI uses real interactions to make chat bots smarterProject Pathfinder draws on human conversation, not service scripts.By R. England, 02.06.2019
Samsung's Galaxy Home is here at CES, and you can (sort of) talk to itChances to talk to Bixby through a speaker have been strangely rare.By C. Velazco, 01.09.2019
Microsoft patent suggests you inhale whisper to your voice assistantsThe idea is to make it less awkward to use them in public.By M. Locklear, 01.03.2019
Russian search giant Yandex is making phones nowIts first handset packs its 'Alice' digital assistant.By S. Shah, 12.05.2018
Google-backed startup's chat bots turn ads into conversationsMarketing material that talks back. By K. Bobst, 10.17.2018
Recommended Reading: The accent struggle for Alexa and Google AssistantThe best long-form writing on technology and more on the web.By B. Steele, 07.21.2018
7Apple's Shortcuts app lets Siri do everythingThe company is making its digital assistant smarter.By E. Alvarez, 06.04.2018
Ubisoft's AI-powered gaming assistant is now availableIt's still in beta, and only knows English.By R. LeFebvre, 05.23.2018
Bank of America's AI assistant is ready to help with your financesErica is her name and a banking app is her game.By R. LeFebvre, 05.18.2018
One year later, Bixby is still half-bakedSamsung's virtual assistant has a long way to go.By C. Velazco, 03.16.2018
Microsoft is reportedly testing Cortana in Outlook mobileIt would let users ask Cortana to read their messages on the go.By M. Locklear, 03.05.2018
12Archos' 'Hello' smart displays are powered by Google AssistantThey arrive this summer in 7- and 8.4-inch form.By E. Alvarez, 03.01.2018
Google Assistant will get support for Routines 'in the coming weeks'Deeper smartphone integrations are coming soon, too.By C. Velazco, 02.23.2018
Amazon is reportedly designing AI chips to improve AlexaIt follows in the footsteps of companies like Apple and Google.By S. Krishna, 02.12.2018
Ubisoft's Sam is a virtual assistant meant solely for gamersThe bad news: It's only available in Canada for now. By C. Velazco, 01.24.2018
Panasonic and Alexa Onboard bring offline voice control to your carAlexa will be able help you control music, temperature and other vehicle functions.By M. Locklear, 01.08.2018
Amazon is reportedly looking to feature more Alexa ads (updated)The rise of virtual assistants opens up a major money-making opportunity.By M. Locklear, 01.02.2018
Amazon wants Alexa to be your new office assistantThe company plans to put its virtual assistant in the workplace.By R. England, 11.30.2017
Oprah will be Alexa’s first celebrity-voiced shopping assistantShe’ll guide you through her Favorite Things and make it easy to purchase them.By M. Locklear, 11.02.2017