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User survey shows Siri is more than a gimmick
Apple

User survey shows Siri is more than a gimmick

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.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2012

Global Stories

Are they spying? Young people wary of virtual assistants
Cybersecurity

Are they spying? Young people wary of virtual assistants

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

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 18th Jan 2020
The rise and rise of 'hearables', as told by IDC
Unified Communications

The rise and rise of 'hearables', as told by IDC

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.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019
Amazon admits storing Alexa recordings until users take action
Data Protection

Amazon admits storing Alexa recordings until users take action

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

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2019
Why Alexa and voice assistants are key to boosting network performance
Artificial Intelligence

Why Alexa and voice assistants are key to boosting network performance

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

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2019
Reshape to relevance - Accenture's 2019 consumer survey
Digital Entertainment

Reshape to relevance - Accenture's 2019 consumer survey

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

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Jan 2019
Search to purchase will cause voice AI tech to bloom
Unified Communications

Search to purchase will cause voice AI tech to bloom

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

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Oct 2018
Air New Zealand launching as a skill on Amazon Alexa
Unified Communications

Air New Zealand launching as a skill on Amazon Alexa

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

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
Smartphones losing ground to digital voice assistant devices in homes
Artificial Intelligence

Smartphones losing ground to digital voice assistant devices in homes

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

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2018

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