voice assistants

A revolution is quietly transforming the call center experience, where “Press 1 for sales; press 2 for support; press 3 to abandon all hope” once captured the prevailing mood. Today, new AI-powered voice agents—like those developed by London-based PolyAI—are not just fielding calls instantly but...

The landscape of artificial intelligence chatbots has rapidly evolved, with state-of-the-art models infiltrating everyday life and increasingly turning to voice conversations as a primary interface. Voice mode chatbots on platforms from OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, Meta, and xAI are vying not only...

Artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction or a vague buzzword employed by tech companies; it is now an inseparable part of everyday life. From the electric razor that automatically adapts to your shaving patterns to the fitness tracker on your wrist and the AI-powered assistant in...

Apple's recent unveiling of its latest operating systems has sparked significant discussion, particularly regarding the absence of Czech language support in its AI features. This omission stands in stark contrast to competitors like Google and Samsung, whose AI assistants, Gemini and Galaxy AI...

The transformation of work in the era of artificial intelligence is no longer just about asking ChatGPT for a clever quip or letting an algorithm summarize your crowded inbox. As voice AI quietly integrates into the workplace—from drafting doctor’s notes to transcribing meetings or even handling...

Voice AI is no longer a fringe curiosity reserved for science fiction buffs or futuristic tech expos. In offices and workplaces around the globe, artificial intelligence has quietly found its voice, embedding itself—often unseen—into the tools, workflows, and conversations that structure our...

Voice, the most natural form of human interaction, remains one of the most challenging interfaces for computers to understand and master. For decades, the gulf between how we talk and how computers process our commands has shaped the evolution of technology: while we learned the art of keyboard...

In a move that signals the brisk acceleration of conversational AI adoption across enterprise landscapes, Twilio has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Microsoft, unveiled prominently at the recent Twilio SIGNAL event in San Francisco. This alliance aims to blend Twilio’s robust...

The quiet evolution of Windows continues to reshape how millions interact with their PCs, and Microsoft’s Copilot AI now claims center stage—a move underscored by a significant new update rolling out to Windows Insiders. As of today, a hands-free experience is becoming a reality: users can...

The arrival of Copilot Assistant for Android users signifies a landmark shift in how Microsoft envisions AI integration across mobile experiences. After an initial beta rollout that tantalized a select audience, Copilot Assistant now steps out of the shadows, available to anyone with an Android...

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Fans of Microsoft’s Copilot AI on Windows 11 are in for a treat: recent developments, now rolling out to Windows Insiders, are about to streamline and enhance the way you interact with your artificial intelligence assistant. With the introduction of the Press to Talk feature, Copilot is finally...

The latest wave of updates for Microsoft’s Copilot app on Windows is more than just an iteration—it's a decisive leap toward making artificial intelligence an ever-present, accessible assistant on millions of desktops. With the rollout of the “press-to-talk” feature, Copilot becomes not only...

A specter is haunting healthcare IT: the specter of trust. For decades, clinicians, administrators, and patients have endured a parade of technosolutions that promise efficiency but deliver... let’s say, “mixed results.” (“Who doesn’t love EHR downtime during lunch?” said no one, ever.) Now...

Everywhere you turn in today’s digitized world, it seems our computers are straining to listen in, always eager with a “Hey Siri,” “Okay Google,” or a slightly mysterious “Copilot, you rang?” But while voice assistants promise the sublime freedom of hands-free command and a glimpse into a sci-fi...

Microsoft is celebrating a monumental 50 years of innovation and evolution, and this anniversary event is serving as a fitting tribute to its storied legacy. With a special Copilot event taking center stage, Microsoft is blending its rich history with bold moves into the future. Let’s dive into...

Apple’s AI Gamble: How Siri Became Silicon Valley’s “Hot Potato” Apple, the Cupertino tech giant revered for its polished launches and “not first, but best” mantra, now finds itself in the unfamiliar territory of public skepticism and mounting pressure. What was once the most anticipated...

Below is an in-depth analysis on why Windows Copilot isn’t yet channeling the full spirit of Cortana, drawing on insights from the PCMag piece while exploring the evolution of voice assistants in Windows. The Legacy of Cortana: A Voice-Activated Trailblazer Cortana first made waves as the...

LG's decision to phase out Google Assistant from many of its smart TVs has sent ripples through the smart home ecosystem. As we transition to a future dominated by more advanced AI interfaces, LG's move—set for May 1, 2025—opens a window into how legacy features are being replaced by...

Microsoft’s recent rollout of two new voices for its AI-powered Copilot marks yet another milestone in the evolution of user-friendly AI interfaces. In an announcement that resonated across the tech community, Microsoft AI’s CEO Mustafa Suleyman confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that Copilot...