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ChatGPT's voice chat feature is rolling out to free users
OpenAI introduced voice chats with ChatGPT on Android and iOS back in September, but it only made the feature available to Plus and Enterprise subscribers.
Amazon’s ‘Hey Disney!’ experience comes to most Echo devices
Amazon and Disney have partnered to create a new interactive experience that combines Alexa’s voice assistant features with Disney’s robust stable of characters. The appropriately-named “Hey Disney!” is available on any Echo device and represents the very first time Amazon has allowed an assistant other than Alexa on its various speakers and tablets.
Pixies apologize for sabotaging your Google Assistant alarm
Google apparently did not test an Assistant feature against the song "Where Is My Mind?"
Apple will reportedly let anyone make apps for its mixed reality headset using Siri
Apple is said to be working on a tool that would let anyone make AR apps using its future mixed reality headset.
Voice AI company SoundHound has reportedly laid off half its workforce
SoundHound, the company that once said it wanted to challenge Amazon and Google’s dominance in the AI voice market, has reportedly cut about half its workforce.
Apple TV devices now recognize up to six different voices
Apple TV 4K and HD now recognize your voice to customize your Siri searches.
Amazon's Alexa caregiver service now allows custom alerts
Amazon's Alexa service for caregivers now lets you set custom alerts for when a loved one opens a cabinet or turns on a light.
Google revamps Assistant parental controls and adds a kids' dictionary
Google Assistant now has parental controls for content, and can give age-appropriate answers to questions.
Pixel 7's Google Assistant updates let you silence calls with your voice
Google is giving the Pixel 7 some Assistant upgrades, including a way to silence incoming calls with your voice.
Some Skullcandy earbuds will run two voice assistants simultaneously
Alexa and "Hey Skullcandy" can work in tandem on Push Active and Grind Series models.
App developers can now suggest Alexa routines for you
It’s a step closer to full Alexa-driven automation as part of Amazon's "ambient home" vision.
Amazon's new pitch: let Alexa speak as your relatives from beyond the grave
The prospective feature seeks to clone voices with minimal training data.
Sonos' voice assistant is now available on select speakers
As promised, Sonos has launched its own voice assistant. Sonos Voice Control is now available on every speaker the company has released with a built-in mic. As with most new features, you set it up via the Sonos app on your iOS or Android device, and it's a super simple process.
Alexa Together will let caregivers remotely set up routines for aging loved ones
A person receiving support can now have up to 10 caregivers through the service.
Sonos may roll out its own voice assistant next month
Sonos Voice will reportedly be available on all S2-compatible smart speakers and soundbars.
Alexa can alert you to upcoming deals on Amazon
Alexa can now tell you about deals in advance, and even buy them if you'd like.
Apple will give Siri a less gendered voice option in iOS 15.4
Apple will offer Siri with a less gendered voice option when iOS 15.4 arrives.
Alexa can change the weight on NordicTrack's adjustable dumbbells
NordicTrack has unveiled dumbbells whose weight you can adjust using Alexa.
NASA will test Alexa voice control aboard the Artemis I mission
Alexa will be available in space when NASA brings it aboard the Artemis I mission.
Amazon's Alexa Together caregiver service is available today
Amazon's Alexa Together service is now available, helping you take care of aging family using smart speakers.
