Google and Sonos are now fighting over voice assistant patentsIt's the latest jab in a long-running battle between the two companies. By S. Dent, 08.09.2022
Google will expand the usefulness of voice commands beyond Android phonesThe old Conversational Actions will bite the dust next year.By J. Fingas, 06.13.2022
Urtopia e-bike is basically a computer on wheelsThey should have called it Light Rider.By J. Trew, 12.01.2021
Alexa can now 'Play Something' on Netflix if you ask it toSo long as it's on a Fire TV, and you're in the US or Canada.By M. Moon, 11.16.2021
Spotify opens its Car Thing waitlist to all US usersYou'll need a Spotify Premium subscription to actually use the music and podcast player though.By K. Holt, 10.14.2021
Vizio's new soundbars include multiple options with Dolby AtmosYou don't have to splurge for the Elevate to get immersive sound.By B. Steele, 06.02.2021
5Spotify's voice-controlled 'Car Thing' is available for some subscribersHere are the details on the 'smart player,' which is also the company's first hardware.By B. Steele, 04.13.2021
Microsoft will acquire speech-tech giant Nuance for $19.7 billionThe deal is designed to bolster Microsoft's healthcare ambitions.By D. Cooper, 04.12.2021
Amazon's new Alexa app runs directly on your XboxNow you can tell Alexa to pull up the doorbell cam's video on your Xbox.By R. Lawler, 03.04.2021
Tasker's Android phone automation connects with Google AssistantJust say 'Ok Google' and you can make the phone run an automated script of your own choosing.By R. Lawler, 01.26.2021
Polk Audio claims React is the 'most advanced Alexa-enabled soundbar'The $249 soundbar supports Dolby Digital and STS 5.1 virtual surround sound.By K. Holt, 01.26.2021
Amazon's Alexa app now works hands-free on Android and iOS devicesIronically, you have to use a rival voice assistant if you want to stay hands-free.By S. Dent, 07.08.2020
Bang & Olufsen adds Alexa to its Beosound A1 Bluetooth speakerThe company also included 18-hour battery life and an updated design.By B. Steele, 05.14.2020
Samsung's old S Voice assistant will shut down in JuneIntroduced in 2012, it was eventually replaced by Bixby.By R. Lawler, 04.11.2020
Roku adds voice command support for Spanish in the US and MexicoPlus, a variety of other voice enhancements for people in the US.By I. Bonifacic, 03.31.2020
What happened to the doughnut-shaped Olly speaker?Emotech doesn't know when its Google Home rival will ship.By N. Summers, 01.09.2020
Alexa voice control is coming to Lamborghini and Rivian carsTurn on air conditioning and make calls without touching a button.By J. Fingas, 01.06.2020
Citizen has a fancier alternative to Amazon's Alexa wall clockIn case the Echo Wall Clock is too plain.By J. Fingas, 12.13.2019
Google Assistant will place Dunkin' Donuts orders, finallyAnd it will manage your holiday lists in select third-party apps.By C. Fisher, 12.06.2019
Sonos buys an AI startup to improve voice control for its speakersSnips could lead to speedy voice commands for basic playback.By J. Fingas, 11.20.2019