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Google Messages may soon get redesigned voice recorder user interface

With the redesigned voice recorder, Messages will start recording when users tap a new circular symbol, which is a smart modification to distinguish from the neighbouring Gboard microphone

Google Messages may soon get redesigned voice recorder user interface
Updated On : 20 Mar 2023 | 1:08 PM IST

Amazon's Alexa introduces new male voice as it completes 5 years in India

Amazon's Alexa is completing 5 years in India, and to celebrate the occasion Amazon has introduced new male voice options for Alexa's responses

Amazon's Alexa introduces new male voice as it completes 5 years in India
Updated On : 24 Feb 2023 | 4:11 PM IST

Amazon introduces male voice option for Alexa's responses in India

Users will be able to use any of the wake words -- including Alexa, Echo, Computer and Amazon to ask questions in English, Hindi and Hinglish

Amazon introduces male voice option for Alexa's responses in India
Updated On : 23 Feb 2023 | 5:56 PM IST

Open-source platform 'Home Assistant' to get new voice assistant in 2023

The platform's first priority is to support different languages as there are already many projects trying to create an English voice assistant

Open-source platform 'Home Assistant' to get new voice assistant in 2023
Updated On : 28 Dec 2022 | 9:56 AM IST

Apple might change 'Hey Siri' voice assistant trigger phrase to just 'Siri'

American tech giant Apple is looking to change Siri's trigger phrase from 'Hey Siri', to just 'Siri', suggests a new report

Apple might change 'Hey Siri' voice assistant trigger phrase to just 'Siri'
Updated On : 06 Nov 2022 | 11:54 PM IST

When sending a WhatsApp voice message, what you should or shouldn't do

With an average of 7 billion voice messages sent every day globally, they are a popular way of sharing in-the-moment updates

When sending a WhatsApp voice message, what you should or shouldn't do
Updated On : 02 Sep 2022 | 4:53 PM IST

What is a Virtual Mobile Number? Benefits, usage and other details

A virtual phone number is not tied to a physical location or a specific device. Here is what you need to know about virtual mobile numbers and how you can get one

What is a Virtual Mobile Number? Benefits, usage and other details
Updated On : 16 Aug 2022 | 7:39 PM IST

How Truecaller is using AI assistant to help you attend, or drop calls

Considering the number of reports on spam calls in India, a voice assistant to filter them will be a huge step

How Truecaller is using AI assistant to help you attend, or drop calls
Updated On : 02 Aug 2022 | 11:26 PM IST

Google's voice assistant under new EU antitrust investigation: Report

A fresh EU antitrust case could expose Alphabet Inc's Google to a fine as much as 10% of its global turnover

Google's voice assistant under new EU antitrust investigation: Report
Updated On : 10 Sep 2021 | 2:28 AM IST

He sold his firm to Facebook and is now building voice tech for the world

Kumar Rangarajam's firm Slang Labs has pioneered the concept of voice assistant as a service (VAaaS), and aims to reduce thought to action latency among those coming online for the first time

He sold his firm to Facebook and is now building voice tech for the world
Updated On : 25 Aug 2021 | 11:12 AM IST

Colloquial searches: Flipkart's voice feature lets users converse with app

Metro cities contribute over 19% of voice searches, with New Delhi at the top

Colloquial searches: Flipkart's voice feature lets users converse with app
Updated On : 09 Aug 2021 | 6:01 AM IST

Google backs Indian voice assistant as a service startup Slang Labs

Slang Labs raised funding from the Google Assistant Investments program. It would use the funding to grow its Voice Assistant as a Service business

Google backs Indian voice assistant as a service startup Slang Labs
Updated On : 16 Jul 2021 | 2:35 PM IST

Apple working to refine Siri location-based responses, says report

Apple is continuing to refine a system for sharing information and context between devices with Siri, allowing for more nuanced and location-aware voice commands.

Apple working to refine Siri location-based responses, says report
Updated On : 16 Jun 2021 | 10:59 AM IST

Amazon's Alexa can now greet people via Ring Doorbell Pro, says Report

Amazon is adding Alexa to its Ring Video Doorbell Pro, giving it the ability to talk to people when they visit your home.

Amazon's Alexa can now greet people via Ring Doorbell Pro, says Report
Updated On : 12 Feb 2021 | 2:45 PM IST

Alexa can now act on its hunches to automatically do tasks for you

Amazon has rolled out a new feature called "hunches" that allows Alexa to proactively complete tasks around the house, such as turning off lights, based on your habits and frequent requests.

Alexa can now act on its hunches to automatically do tasks for you
Updated On : 26 Jan 2021 | 1:10 PM IST

Mi Smart Speaker review: Perfect audio accessory for your smart home set-up

The Mi Smart Speaker makes a better proposition in the entry-level smart speakers' segment simply because it has better audio output than peers from Google and Amazon

Mi Smart Speaker review: Perfect audio accessory for your smart home set-up
Updated On : 07 Oct 2020 | 10:00 AM IST

Flipkart seeks to tap next 200 million users using voice tech amid pandemic

Introduction of 'voice assistant' on grocery is helping Flipkart bring conversational commerce and aims to fast-track adoption of e-commerce by Bharat consumers

Flipkart seeks to tap next 200 million users using voice tech amid pandemic
Updated On : 11 Aug 2020 | 3:43 PM IST

Flipkart starts voice assist in multiple languages to make shopping simpler

The voice assistant will enable consumers to discover and buy products easily using voice commands in multiple languages, starting with Hindi and English

Flipkart starts voice assist in multiple languages to make shopping simpler
Updated On : 09 Jun 2020 | 4:13 PM IST

Now, students can improve their English with this skill on Amazon Alexa

This skill, now available on Amazon Alexa-supported devices, brings with it a whole collection of stories, fun facts, trivia, quizzes and rewards

Now, students can improve their English with this skill on Amazon Alexa
Updated On : 13 May 2020 | 8:21 AM IST

Meet 'Chris', voice-controlled assistant for drivers - soon coming to India

Chris works both online and offline, meaning that if you enter a tunnel or drop out of a coverage area, Chris will continue to listen and talk to you

Meet 'Chris', voice-controlled assistant for drivers - soon coming to India
Updated On : 02 Sep 2018 | 3:20 PM IST