voice technology

T-Mobile Parent Developing a Voice-Activated AI Phone
T-Mobile Parent Developing a Voice-Activated AI Phone
March 04, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

T-Mobile parent Deutsche Telekom is developing an “AI Phone” that would embed generative artificial intelligence (AI) systemwide as its “virtual butler.” Users would simply talk...

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Amazon Plans to Release ‘Constellation’ of AI-Powered Devices
Amazon Plans to Release ‘Constellation’ of AI-Powered Devices
March 04, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

After launching a new version of Alexa dubbed Alexa+ last week, Amazon is reportedly preparing to release a “constellation” of devices powered by artificial intelligence...

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Amazon’s Alexa+ Reflects PYMNTS’ 2023 Insights on the Future of Voice Technology
Amazon’s Alexa+ Reflects PYMNTS’ 2023 Insights on the Future of Voice Technology
February 27, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

With Alexa receiving a refresh on Wednesday (Feb. 26), it was interesting to revisit research published by PYMNTS in April 2023. A PYMNTS Intelligence report,...

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Amazon Unveils an Agentic, Smarter and More Capable Alexa+
Amazon Unveils an Agentic, Smarter and More Capable Alexa+
February 26, 2025  |  Alexa

Amazon took the wraps off a revamped Alexa that is infused with generative artificial intelligence (AI) to be more capable, conversational and agentic than the...

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68% of Zillennials Use Voice Technology for Daily Tasks
68% of Zillennials Use Voice Technology for Daily Tasks
February 24, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Zillennials — those born between 1991 and 1999 — are using voice technology to simplify daily tasks and manage disruptions. This microgeneration uses voice assistants...

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Report: Amazon to Introduce GenAI-Powered Alexa on Feb. 26
Report: Amazon to Introduce GenAI-Powered Alexa on Feb. 26
February 05, 2025  |  Amazon

Amazon is reportedly set to introduce a new, generative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered version of its Alexa voice assistant. The company sent out invitations to a...

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ElevenLabs Raises $180 Million to Make AI Audio ‘More Expressive and Controllable’
ElevenLabs Raises $180 Million to Make AI Audio ‘More Expressive and Controllable’
January 30, 2025  |  Investments

ElevenLabs raised $180 million in a Series C funding round to continue the development of its artificial intelligence (AI) audio technology that is used in...

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Apple Says Siri Data Used Only to Improve Voice Assistant
Apple Says Siri Data Used Only to Improve Voice Assistant
January 06, 2025  |  Apple

Apple reportedly said Monday (Jan. 6) that data collected by its voice assistant, Siri, is used only to improve the product and has never been...

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No More Clicks: New AI Lets Consumers Shop Online With Voice Commands
No More Clicks: New AI Lets Consumers Shop Online With Voice Commands
December 05, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

A new research paper reveals artificial intelligence (AI) systems using large language models can now effectively control computer interfaces through natural interaction. These agents can...

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