Nuance's AI uses real interactions to make chat bots smarter
Project Pathfinder draws on human conversation, not service scripts.
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Samsung's Galaxy Home is here at CES, and you can (sort of) talk to it
Chances to talk to Bixby through a speaker have been strangely rare.
Microsoft patent suggests you inhale whisper to your voice assistants
The idea is to make it less awkward to use them in public.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Russian search giant Yandex is making phones now
Its first handset packs its 'Alice' digital assistant.
Google-backed startup's chat bots turn ads into conversations
Marketing material that talks back.
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7Apple's Shortcuts app lets Siri do everything
The company is making its digital assistant smarter.
Ubisoft's AI-powered gaming assistant is now available
It's still in beta, and only knows English.
Bank of America's AI assistant is ready to help with your finances
Erica is her name and a banking app is her game.
One year later, Bixby is still half-baked
Samsung's virtual assistant has a long way to go.
Microsoft is reportedly testing Cortana in Outlook mobile
It would let users ask Cortana to read their messages on the go.
12Archos' 'Hello' smart displays are powered by Google Assistant
They arrive this summer in 7- and 8.4-inch form.
Google Assistant will get support for Routines 'in the coming weeks'
Deeper smartphone integrations are coming soon, too.
Amazon is reportedly designing AI chips to improve Alexa
It follows in the footsteps of companies like Apple and Google.
Ubisoft's Sam is a virtual assistant meant solely for gamers
The bad news: It's only available in Canada for now.
Panasonic and Alexa Onboard bring offline voice control to your car
Alexa will be able help you control music, temperature and other vehicle functions.
Amazon is reportedly looking to feature more Alexa ads (updated)
The rise of virtual assistants opens up a major money-making opportunity.
Amazon wants Alexa to be your new office assistant
The company plans to put its virtual assistant in the workplace.
Oprah will be Alexa’s first celebrity-voiced shopping assistant
She’ll guide you through her Favorite Things and make it easy to purchase them.
