08.21.19 Security Microsoft contractors listened to what people told their Xbox consoles They were only supposed to hear audio after voice commands like “Hey Cortana.” By C. Fisher, 08.21.19 save Save share
08.14.19 08.14.19 in Services Microsoft says humans will still transcribe Cortana and Skype audio Apple, Google and Facebook all paused similar practices. By K. Holt, 08.14.19 save Save share View
08.08.19 08.08.19 in Gadgetry Samsung's Galaxy Home smart speaker is still alive, somehow The Bixby-powered device was a notable absentee from this week's Unpacked event. By K. Holt, 08.08.19 save Save share View
08.07.19 08.07.19 in Gadgetry Alexa now speaks as slowly (or quickly) as you need The accessibility feature is available in the US today. By C. Fisher, 08.07.19 save Save share View
08.07.19 08.07.19 in Politics Senators want answers from Google over Huawei's cancelled smart speaker (updated) They're worried it could have been a spying device. By J. Fingas, 08.07.19 save Save share View
08.04.19 08.04.19 in Mobile Google Assistant can read out text replies on WhatsApp and Telegram You won't have to reach for your phone to hear a response. By J. Fingas, 08.04.19 save Save share View
08.02.19 08.02.19 in Services Apple suspends the Siri program where people listened to your questions 'Grading' had contractors listen in to judge Siri's performance. By R. Lawler, 08.02.19 save Save share View
08.01.19 08.01.19 in Gadgetry Google temporarily stops Assistant audio transcriptions in the EU The action comes after audio was leaked to Belgian media. By A. Khalid, 08.01.19 save Save share View
08.01.19 08.01.19 in Wearables Fitbit's next smartwatch could pack Alexa and an OLED screen It should be much more competitive with higher-end smartwatches. By J. Fingas, 08.01.19 save Save share View
07.31.19 07.31.19 in AV Google Assistant finally comes to Dish's receivers There's also a new remote with an Assistant button. By J. Fingas, 07.31.19 save Save share View
