Voice assistant devices stories

The survey shows Australian consumers are increasingly open to businesses using voice AI assistants in their communications.

CSIRO's Data61 has developed Void, a pioneering tech to detect voice spoofing in assistants like Alexa and Siri, addressing rising cybersecurity concerns.

Young people are increasingly wary of virtual assistants due to fears of hacking, eavesdropping, and data theft, new Maintel research reveals.

The wearable device market surged by 85.2% in 2Q19, with 'hearables' capturing 46.9% of the market, driven by new products and second-time buyers.

Amazon has admitted that Alexa recordings, along with their transcripts, are stored on its servers until users manually delete them, raising privacy concerns.

The headphones include SmartSound that automatically adjusts the sound and noise cancelling based on the user’s environment.

Aerohive Networks integrates Amazon Alexa into its HiveManager to automate network management, leveraging AI and voice commands to boost performance.

Trends for digital voice assistants, extended reality and the over-the-top video market are explored in the latest global consumer survey.

This year it is estimated that over 100 million smart speakers will be installed - but it isn’t going to stop there.

Air New Zealand is pioneering in Australasia with an Alexa skill, letting customers check flight statuses hands-free. It launches in early February.

Two-thirds of consumers who own digital voice assistants use their smartphones less in the home since acquiring the devices.

Survey reveals 87% of iPhone 4S owners utilize Siri monthly, challenging the view of it as merely a gimmick, with calls and texts being top uses.