Voice assistant adoption rates are lower than previously thought
Nearly half of those surveyed never use a voice assistant
Opinion: Microsoft bot frameworks enable custom voice assistants
Voice-based UIs and AI capabilities, a la carte
Google takes the gold in annual smart speaker IQ test
Google's smart speaker is likely to return a correct answer most often
Google AI leader is now an Apple executive overseeing Siri
Getting serious about AI and Machine Learning
Apple and Salesforce are working towards more integration without properly fixing Siri
Salesforce apps will be able to tell you "Here's what I found on the web"
Apple answers Congress' questions on customer privacy
It says "the customer is not our product"
Apple acquires former Google AI boss
John Giannandrea to head Machine Learning and AI Strategy in Cupertino
The latest Apple TV update brings a dedicated News section
The News section only has US-based outlets at the moment
Latest version of iOS allows Siri to give you news briefings
Patch also addresses the 'chaiOS' bug
iOS 11.2.5 beta delivers Siri-powered, hands-free news podcasts
Get the day's news without getting out of bed
Apple patent filing reveals potential whispering Siri functionality
Hey Siri, where's the nearest bathroom?
iMac Pro may feature A10 Fusion coprocessor, always-on Siri voice control
A version of the chip found in the iPhone 7
Google Assistant can finally recognize music, but is it late to the party?
A not so simple skill is mastered
Hidden Siri Commands and Unusual Responses
Making use of standard commands that can otherwise be performed with regular touch input may seem like an inconvenience for some, but there are some hidden tricks buried within Siri for you to discover that are not accessible from any other apps.
The overlooked surprises of Apple's WWDC keynote
On device AI & external GPUs were just some of the surprises
Apple introduces HomePod, its entry into the home assistant market
HomePod to compete with Amazon Echo and Google Home
Watch Apple's WWDC 2017 keynote, coverage to follow soon
Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) kicks off today in San Jose. The keynote is taking place now, and is available for livestreaming on macOS and iOS devices, as well as Windows 10 PCs running the Edge browser. Rumors of what to expect are here. Our coverage will follow shortly.
Digital assistants drive new meta-platform battle
They have the potential to completely devalue the underlying platforms on which they run