The rapid acceleration of new technology is overwhelming, and even though it is generally considered beneficial, especially for our aging population, I for one have some serious doubts. Very soon you will be speaking your wants; no tapping of the cell phone or looking for the correct app. Speaker devices which are voice-controlled helpers are […]

Google-parent Alphabet (GOOGL) has expanded its grocery delivery business to fresh produce and set up online ordering through its voice-activated home speaker system, taking on Amazon.com (AMZN) on two new fronts. Google Express, the delivery business, will offer fresh produce initially in parts of Los Angeles and San Francisco. Google Express has partnered for fresh

AI is so hot, it’s all people are talking about — at least in Silicon Valley. The big companies like Facebook, Google, and Apple are in an all-out war trying to hire the best talent or acquire the smartest companies in this new area. You can’t sit in a SF Bay Area coffee shop these

You might want to watch what you’re saying around your Amazon Echo or “Alexa”. Sure it’s convenient and the interactions with Toddlers has given the internet hours of entertainment, but your echo is not a toy. ‘Alexa’ not only retrieves information, it’s collecting your data as well. New reports indicate marketing companies now want to

In terms of sales, the iPhone is clearly Apple’s most important product. But a relatively unsung hero for the company is Siri, its voice-activated digital assistant. While Siri is primarily available on iPhones, it has also made its way to Macs, the Apple TV and automobiles via Apple’s CarPlay platform. Even Apple’s new AirPods wireless

Welcome to today’s channel rundown, containing vital news and analysis on the channel’s comings and goings. Read all about it below: Related articles Amazon/Google’s phone home Amazon is considering using its Echo device and Google is mulling using its Home device to make or receive phone calls, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports. The companies each could

The rapid rise of the connected smart home is turning up the dial on the whole-home audio market. Driven by the popularity of streaming entertainment and the promise of virtual reality technology, the global market for home audio equipment is expected to reach $20.4 billion by 2022. In the U.S., estimates put the number of

Amazon launched their Alexa personal assistant in the Echo back in 2014 and they’ve been working on it non-stop ever since. We’ve seen a number of 3rd-party companies integrate Alexa into their products over the years and Amazon is constantly adding support for 3rd-party services as well. Google is working to catch up to Amazon when

Dive Brief: Google has made its Google Home digital assistant more like Amazon’s Alexa-driven devices by introducing a new shopping function per a company blog post. Google Home owners will be able to place orders by voice via participating Google Express retailers including Costco, Whole Foods Market, Walgreens, PetSmart, Bed Bath & Beyond and more. Users