Google lays off hundreds in hardware, voice assistant teams amid cost-cutting drive
A year ago, Google said it would lay off 12,000 employees or around 6% of its workforce.
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Google beefs up privacy for Maps, YouTube, makes Assistant easier to erase – here’s how
Google is rolling out more tools for users to control their privacy settings. Here’s how they work.
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Alexa, delete my commands: Amazon offers automatic deletion option
Users of Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant can now request that recordings of their voice commands delete automatically.
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‘Voice first world’ nears: Smart devices + artificial intelligence = end of touch
Have you ever asked Alexa what the weather was going to be like so you could plan what you wear to work? Have you asked Siri to find you the closest Chinese restaurant? If so, you have entered what Amazon calls the “voice first world.”
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Alexa, remember the robot uprising: Amazon’s voice assistant gets a memory
Amazon has enabled “Remember This,” a native skill that allows users to ask Alexa to remember important information that may be recalled in the future.
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Amazon assistant Alexa goes to work as voice interface commands become reality
Amazon is working with businesses and developers to bring its digital assistant Alexa into the office. Yes, voice commands are here for work – not just play.
Read MoreMore shoppers choosing mobile apps rather than websites, says National Retailer Federation
Online shopping is evolving into way more than just consumers shopping on websites. Spending on mobile apps more than doubled to $86 billion in 2017 compared to two years earlier as smartphone and tablet users spend more time on their mobile devices.
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Host of NC startups, Lenovo take stage at CES in Vegas + A look at latest tech trends
Three Triangle startups and Lenovo are on the show floor in Las Vegas for CES where voice assistants and other gadgets will be producing a lot of headline news. Here’s a preview.
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