The Washington Post

OpenAI delays launch of voice assistant, citing safety testing

SAN FRANCISCO — OpenAI said Tuesday that it would delay the launch of voice and emotion-reading features for its ChatGPT chatbot because more time was needed for safety testing. The company first ...
Android Authority

Google starts testing a new Gemini-powered Assistant voice on Nest speakers

Google appears to have started testing a new Google Assistant voice on Nest devices. The new voice is reportedly available for a few users and offers more conversational responses. The voice is part ...
Android

Google begins testing Gemini voice assistant on Nest devices

Google has started testing a new advanced voice feature for its Nest devices, showcasing the potential of the Gemini language model. This upgrade promises richer conversational abilities and more ...
Geeky Gadgets

OpenAI Realtime API Demo: Building Your Own AI Voice Assistant

This week OpenAI held its DevDay 2024 revealing a wealth of new updates aimed at enhancing developer capabilities. The key announcements include a realtime API for voice interactions, a vision ...
Morning Overview on MSN

Waymo tests Gemini as an in-robotaxi AI assistant

Waymo is quietly turning its driverless cars into rolling AI chat pods, wiring Google’s Gemini models directly into the cabin ...
Inverse

Reddit Leak Shows ChatGPT’s Voice Assistant Has More Tricks Up Its Sleeve

OpenAI’s ChatGPT voice assistant is clearly trying to move the needle for voice commands. In a sample posted online of what’s expected to be ChatGPT’s updated Advanced Voice Mode, Redditor ...
CNET

I Asked Voice Assistants Like Alexa and Siri Home Safety Questions. Here's What I Learned

For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft how-to guides, explainers, and recommendations for technology of all kinds. From using his home in beautiful Bend, OR ...

Google confirms Gemini will fully replace Assistant on phones in 2026

Google’s shift from Assistant to Gemini on smartphones is delayed, meaning users can continue using Assistant while Google ...
Geeky Gadgets

Building a Smart RAG AI Voice Assistant Agent with ElevenLabs and n8n

Imagine having a personal assistant who not only listens to your questions but responds with precise, contextually relevant answers in a natural, human-like voice. Whether you’re juggling multiple ...
VentureBeat

Microsoft launches 'Hey Copilot' voice assistant and autonomous agents for all Windows 11 PCs

Microsoft is fundamentally reimagining how people interact with their computers, announcing Thursday a sweeping transformation of Windows 11 that brings voice-activated AI assistants, autonomous ...
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I've been testing the new Home Assistant Z-Wave hub, and it's a game-changer for smart home devices

Home Assistant is a testament to the power of open source and interoperability, combining the abilities of devices in ways that would never be possible normally, while often enabling its users to ...