Voice user interface

URC’S NEW TOUCH SCREEN USES VOICE ACTIVATION FOR NEXT GEN USER EXPERIENCE

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

URCs latest innovation in user touch screens offers next generation integration of automation, control, voice activation and audio capabilities.

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  • URCs latest innovation in user touch screens offers next generation integration of automation, control, voice activation and audio capabilities.
  • This premium in-wall touch screen features an 8 inch high-resolution screen and sleek profile.
  • URC has plans to announce more integrations for voice and touch activation during the next few months.
  • Innovative URC user interfaces include tabletop controllers, in-wall touch screens, handheld remotes, keypads and mobile apps plus voice control integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

Modev Announces Lineup for the Virtual VOICE Global 2021, Presented by Google Assistant, June 15-16

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

WASHINGTON, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Modev, the company that brings together the voice technology community, announced the initial speaker lineup for VOICE Global 2021 .

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  • WASHINGTON, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Modev, the company that brings together the voice technology community, announced the initial speaker lineup for VOICE Global 2021 .
  • There is no fee to attend the VOICE Global virtual event, and registration is now open .
  • He shares how voice technologies give broadcasters tremendous interactive capability through voice assistants for conversational audio, podcasts and authentic conversations.
  • To learn more about Modev, VOICE and the breadth of events offered live and virtually, please go to modev.com.

GoFor and Speebly Partner to Increase Driver Safety with Voice Assist Technology

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

GoFor Industries , North Americas leading marketplace for last mile, on-demand and same-day delivery and logistics, today announced a partnership with Speebly , a leader in voice assistant technologies, to increase driver safety by providing drivers with voice-assistance via the GoFor Driver App.

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  • GoFor Industries , North Americas leading marketplace for last mile, on-demand and same-day delivery and logistics, today announced a partnership with Speebly , a leader in voice assistant technologies, to increase driver safety by providing drivers with voice-assistance via the GoFor Driver App.
  • Were excited to provide GoFor drivers with the voice recognition technology that is a safer alternative to touch controls, said Eric Sauv, Chief of Product and User Experience at Speebly.
  • The integrated tool, developed by Ontario-based voice technology provider Speebly, is available in both iOS and Android versions of the GoFor Driver App.
  • The Driver Voice Assist feature will be available for download to all GoFor delivery drivers on June 3rd.

Klick Research: People Using Voice Technology for Medication Info Still Get the Most Accurate Results From Google Assistant

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

b'New research from Klick Applied Sciences found that people using interactive voice technology for information on medications still get the most accurate results from Google Assistant.

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  • b'New research from Klick Applied Sciences found that people using interactive voice technology for information on medications still get the most accurate results from Google Assistant.
  • The data are especially relevant as consumers have increasingly been turning to these platforms during the pandemic.
  • Its 2019 Voice Assistants Medical Name Comprehension study laid the scientific foundation for rigorously testing voice assistant consumer devices in a controlled manner.
  • For more information on joining Klick, go to careers.klick.com .\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210519005713/en/\n'

First Ever Voice Controlled IT Systems Management Platform Transforms System and Network Administration

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Friday, May 14, 2021

"Our integration enables IT admins to resolve critical IT issues effortlessly, regardless of their location or situation, and without having to press a single button.

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  • "Our integration enables IT admins to resolve critical IT issues effortlessly, regardless of their location or situation, and without having to press a single button.
  • With Siri Shortcuts for Pulseway, you get the power of the world\'s leading mobile RMM solution combined with intuitive voice control that makes IT management simple and efficient.
  • "\n"If you\'re a Pulseway and Apple user, your voice just got way more powerful," said Marius Mihalec, founder and CEO of Pulseway.
  • With Siri Shortcuts for Pulseway, you get the power of the world\'s leading mobile RMM solution combined with intuitive voice control that makes IT management simple and efficient.

Custom Voice Assistants That Offer Total User Privacy Are Here

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

b'SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sensory today announced that custom voice assistants that deliver total user privacy are officially here and are already revolutionizing how people interact with things they own.\nSensory\'s technologies are helping custom voice assistants go mainstream, powering everyday appliances like the Farberware FM11VABK voice-controlled microwave oven.

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  • b'SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sensory today announced that custom voice assistants that deliver total user privacy are officially here and are already revolutionizing how people interact with things they own.\nSensory\'s technologies are helping custom voice assistants go mainstream, powering everyday appliances like the Farberware FM11VABK voice-controlled microwave oven.
  • Immediately available in the US market, this new microwave oven utilizes Sensory\'s TrulyHandsfree and TrulyNatural technologies to provide all the benefits of a custom voice assistant without the privacy compromises of cloud-based, general-purpose assistant platforms.\nA recent survey by Voicebot.ai called out custom voice assistants as the biggest voice AI trend for 2021.
  • Conceptually, custom voice assistants are voice assistants trained for specific domains, making them capable of outperforming general-purpose assistants like Google, Alexa, and Siri in quality of experience.\nAmazon has already jumped on this trend with its announcement of custom voice assistants .
  • These concerns have intensified the need for custom private voice assistants," said Todd Mozer, CEO at Sensory.

Orro Announces Alexa Built-in Integration

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

b'SAN FRANCISCO, April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Orro , creators of the professional-grade top-of-the-line Orro Smart Living System, today announced their Alexa Built-in integration for the Orro Switch.

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  • b'SAN FRANCISCO, April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Orro , creators of the professional-grade top-of-the-line Orro Smart Living System, today announced their Alexa Built-in integration for the Orro Switch.
  • Available via wireless update for Orro owners, the upgrade allows homeowners to directly access Alexa through their Orro Switches, providing Alexa capabilities including checking the weather or news, setting timers and reminders and even controlling other smart home devices.
  • Once activated, users simply say "Alexa", and the Orro Switch wakes to listen for a command, while Orro\'s implementation of Alexa\'s ESP (Echo Spatial Perception) ensures that the switch closest to the person speaking responds back.\n"Our far-field microphone array, speaker, and onboard application processor enable Orro Switches to offer functions similar to a standalone Alexa device," said Colin Billings, founder and CEO, Orro.
  • "With our Alexa Built-in integration, professional installers can simply install Orro Switches in the home and their customers will be getting smart light control, integrated control of other devices, and built-in voice control all from a single device.

Voicify Chosen for First Ever Google Accelerator on Voice & AI

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

BOSTON, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Voicify, the enterprise voice app platform, was selected by Google to participate in the first Google for Startups Accelerator: Voice AI.

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  • BOSTON, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Voicify, the enterprise voice app platform, was selected by Google to participate in the first Google for Startups Accelerator: Voice AI.
  • Voicify was selected to collaborate with the Google Assistant team in solving several challenges, namely moving a user from Action to Action with greater ease and intelligence.
  • Voicify, along with the other companies will work closely with Google product teams across voice UI as well as AI.
  • Voicify is the market leader in enterprise voice assistant and voice app software.

New Global Survey by Opus Research for SoundHound Inc. Reveals Business Leaders are Focused on Customized Voice Experiences

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210225006268/en/
    Opus Research and SoundHound Inc. have released new findings in a research report based on a global survey of 320 business leaders in 8 industries to determine how companies are proving the value of voice assistants.
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    The study also revealed that 77% are measuring the benefits of voice assistants by customer satisfaction (CSAT) and Net Promoter Scores (NPS).
  • In addition, 74% agree that controlling the brand identity and user experience are among the greatest drivers of business value from implementing voice AI strategies.
  • Opus Research is focused on the merging of intelligent assistance, NLU, machine learning, conversational AI, conversational intelligence, intelligent authentication, service automation and digital commerce.

Jon Zacharias, Co-Founder of GR0, Releases Study on the Rise of Mobile and Voice Search

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Mobile devices have already outpaced the desktop as the predominant platform for online searches, and voice searches are on the cusp of eclipsing desktop searches as well.

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  • Mobile devices have already outpaced the desktop as the predominant platform for online searches, and voice searches are on the cusp of eclipsing desktop searches as well.
  • With that said, mobile searching is far more widespread than voice searches and this is the most immediately pressing dynamic that marketers need to take into account.
  • Zacharias puts the cumulative effect of these factors bluntly, writing: "In short, mobile search is fast, dynamic, and the stakes are high.
  • Zacharias also notes that according to market research, 82% of regular voice search users say that voice assistant technology meets or exceeds their expectations.