Hey Google? Is it you or Alexa?
OK, Google, so what's it going to be? You or Alexa?
Nov 25, 2019
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Internet
Google Assistant to be 'news host' on devices
Google said Tuesday its digital assistant will serve as a "news host" on its connected devices to deliver stories from a variety of its media partners.
Nov 19, 2019
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Alexa as your new bestie: Can an AI robot or voice assistant help you feel less lonely?
You: "Alexa, I'm lonely."
Nov 11, 2019
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When a light is a thief that tells your garage door to open
Shining lasers at voice assistants like Alexa and Siri, researchers from Michigan and Japan achieved a hack where lasers had the power of commands from the human voice.
Consumer & Gadgets
Voice assistant technology is in danger of trying to be too human
More than 200m homes now have a smart speaker providing voice-controlled access to the internet, according to one global estimate. Add this to the talking virtual assistants installed on many smartphones, not to mention kitchen ...
Oct 31, 2019
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Google touts privacy options, but still depends on your data
Google's latest phone and smart-home devices came packaged with a not-so-subtle message: Google cares about your privacy. Does it?
Oct 16, 2019
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Say thank you and please: Should you be polite with Alexa and the Google Assistant?
Jeremy Bloom has a polite family. But after a few frustratingly failed attempts in which Bloom politely asked Alexa to turn down the volume at dinner time, he shouted instead, "Alexa, zip it."
Oct 14, 2019
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Security
Google will warn you when your passwords are too simple to guess and used too often
Google is trying to help you not be a password weakling.
Oct 2, 2019
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Internet
Google vows to do more to protect your voice data
Google came under fire after media reports revealed that its contractors listened to customer audio recordings captured by the company's virtual assistant this year.
Sep 24, 2019
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Amazon smart display 'eyes' aid visually impaired
Amazon on Monday added a feature enabling its Echo Show smart screens to recognize household pantry items as part of an effort intended to help the blind and visually impaired.
Sep 23, 2019
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