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'Hey, Disney' voice assistant comes to Disneyland in 2022
The Amazon-powered 'Hey, Disney' voice assistant will be available in Disneyland hotel rooms in 2022.
Amazon starts rolling out Alexa’s Conversation Mode on Echo Show 10
You can chat back and forth with the voice assistant without reusing the wake word.
NVIDIA created a toy replica of its CEO to demo its new AI avatars
NVIDIA has advanced its AI voice and avatar technology in uncanny ways. You could talk to assistants that look like real people — or toys.
Apple Music's new $5 plan only works with Siri
Apple Music is launching a Voice Plan that costs just $5 per month — if you're willing to rely solely on Siri.
Apple hires a new HomePod software lead amid speaker market struggles
Amid struggles to make headway in the smart speaker market, Apple has reportedly hired a new HomePod software head.
Spotify opens its Car Thing waitlist to all US users
You'll need a Spotify Premium subscription to actually use the music and podcast player though.
Sonos may be building its own voice assistant
Sonos describes a system that would respond to the phrase “Hey Sonos” and allow users to control music playback, search for songs and move tracks between different speakers in their home.
Alexa can help your kids read stories
Amazon is introducing a Reading Sidekick that uses Alexa to help kids read books.
Alexa can help you find a COVID-19 vaccination site
Amazon Alexa now helps you find nearby COVID-19 vaccination sites, and call them if you have vaccine questions.
Spotify's voice-controlled 'Car Thing' is available for some subscribers
Spotify admitted its voice-controlled in-car streaming player existed in 2019. Now you might have a chance to actually use it.
Spotify explains how its voice assistant uses your data
Spotify has outlined how its 'Hey Spotify' voice assistant works, including how it uses your data.
Spotify rolls out its own hands-free voice assistant on iOS and Android
You can ask the app to play a song, artist or playlist after saying 'Hey, Spotify.'
Amazon's new Alexa app runs directly on your Xbox
Now you can tell Alexa to pull up the doorbell cam's video on your Xbox.
Amazon Fire TV adds more live channels, including IMDb TV and Plex
You can now ask Alexa to play live programs.
Alexa can share songs to your friends' Echo devices
Amazon Alexa now lets you share music with your friends' Echo devices, even if they don't use the same streaming service.
Polk Audio claims React is the 'most advanced Alexa-enabled soundbar'
The $249 soundbar supports Dolby Digital and STS 5.1 virtual surround sound.
Alexa's 'tell me when' command sets reminders for upcoming events
Amazon has introduced a 'tell me when' Alexa command that not only answers your questions about events, but sets reminders to make sure you're aware.
The Queen's Christmas message will be available on Alexa for the first time
Queen Elizabeth will deliver her Christmas Day message on smart speakers for the first time through Alexa.
Spotify belatedly extends Alexa podcast control outside the US
You can finally use Alexa to control Spotify podcasts outside of the US, with 11 countries like Canada and the UK getting voice support.
Sharp's first Alexa-ready microwave ovens are optimized for popcorn
Sharp has unveiled its first microwave ovens with Alexa, and they have voice commands fine-tuned for Orville Redenbacher popcorn.