Troy Wolverton: At CES, voice assistants assert themselves
In the very near future, instead of controlling your gadgets by pressing buttons or tapping on screens, you may just talk to them.
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Jan 13, 2017
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Amazon's Alexa voice assistant arrives on Fire tablets
Amazon's Fire tablets are getting the Alexa voice assistant.
Consumer & Gadgets
Oct 26, 2016
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People hate phone menus and don't trust virtual assistants like Siri
"Just thinking about it makes me break out into hives" reported one man in his 60's. A woman in her 30's said she does everything she can to avoid it, including pretending she doesn't speak English. A woman in her 20's said ...
Other
Apr 7, 2016
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Apple seeking 'next big direction': co-founder
Apple is in a waiting period with the US gadget giant seeking the "next big direction" almost two years after the death of its groundbreaking boss Steve Jobs, the company's co-founder Steve Wozniak said Thursday.
Business
Jul 5, 2013
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How Siri, Google Now respond to five questions
With Google's voice assistant now available on iPhones and iPads, The Associated Press used an iPad Mini to throw five test questions at Google Now and Siri on Monday afternoon in New York.
Software
Apr 29, 2013
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Review: Galaxy S4 decent, but filled with gimmicks (Update)
I've seen Android phones get better and more powerful over the years, as Google and phone manufacturers pack devices with more and more features. There comes a time, though, when less is more. I'm afraid we've reached that ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Apr 24, 2013
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Tracking facial features to make driving safer and more comfortable
(Phys.org)—For those familiar with its language, the face reflects much about an individual's identity and emotional state. EPFL scientists are developing a tool that will be able to use facial information to make the cars ...
Engineering
Nov 16, 2012
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Apple hit with 2 more lawsuits in China
For Apple Inc. in China, it's been one step forward and two steps back when it comes to lawsuits.
Business
Jul 6, 2012
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Battle to sell the iPhone heats up in Japan
Japan's third-largest mobile carrier Softbank on Friday unveiled a lower monthly fee for the new iPhone than bigger rival KDDI, as competition for smartphone users heats up among the nation's mobile firms.
Business
Oct 7, 2011
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Japan's KDDI to sell new iPhone in Japan
Apple confirmed Wednesday that Japan's second largest mobile carrier KDDI would sell its latest iPhone in the country, ending rival Softbank's exclusive hold on the popular smartphone.
Consumer & Gadgets
Oct 5, 2011
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