All items tagged with voice control (195)
Alango Extended Voice Communication Package Available for DBMD7 Processor from DSP Group
July 2, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Alango Extended Voice Communication Package Available for DBMD7 Processor from DSP Group

DSP Group and Alango Technologies announced the availability of Alango’s Extended Voice Communication Package (eVCP), a universal software package of digital signal processing technologies for voice applications, running on DSP Group’s DBMD7 SmartVoice processor. The combination allows companies developing high-performance voice conferencing systems to quickly bring to market solutions with the best in voice clarity and system flexibility.
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Skullcandy Confirms Partnership with Bragi for Software Upgradable True Wireless Earbuds
June 29, 2021 by Joao Martins

Skullcandy Confirms Partnership with Bragi for Software Upgradable True Wireless Earbuds

Skullcandy, the headphone company from Park City, Utah, announced a partnership with Bragi, the inventor and largest intellectual property owner of true wireless headphones, now licensing its software to brands and manufacturers worldwide. The partnership enables Skullcandy to create truly smart, future-proof audio products, infused with easy-to-use, transformative technology incorporating Bragi’s software platform featuring embedded AI.
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Circulr Pitches AI Neckphones for Modern Lifestyles
June 17, 2021 by Joao Martins

Circulr Pitches AI Neckphones for Modern Lifestyles

To reduce accidents in micro-mobility, Danish startup Circulr Sound Tech ApS, proposes introducing neckphones for modern lifestyles. The company's new take on neckbands is more akin to regular headphones which rest around the neck, instead of over the head and the ears, and use what Circulr defines as open-ear AI sound technology. The design combines elements from headphones, wearables and loudspeakers, allowing users to stay aware of the environment.
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Global Hey Siri Wake Words Available from Sensory to Control Apple and Third-Party Devices
June 9, 2021 by Joao Martins

Global Hey Siri Wake Words Available from Sensory to Control Apple and Third-Party Devices

Following Apple's announcement at WWDC21 that Siri is now open to third-party device makers, Sensory announced availability of its global “Hey Siri” wake word, complementing its range of custom voice AI solutions. With TrulyHandsfree “Hey Siri” wake word models available in different sizes, languages, and ports for all of today’s popular DSP platforms, Sensory is fast-tracking the development of third-party Siri devices, ranging from wearables to smart speakers and beyond.
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Knowles Releases New Voice Control Development Kit for Smart Home Appliances
May 27, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Knowles Releases New Voice Control Development Kit for Smart Home Appliances

Knowles Corporation announced the AISonic White Goods Standard Solution, a new, complete development solution that enables fast and easy voice integration for smart appliances. The development kit enables OEM and ODMs to build voice-activated control and far-field speech recognition capabilities into smart appliances, including refrigerators, ovens and microwaves, clothes washing and drying machines, vacuums, dishwashers, and more.
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Spotify Uses Audio Weaver in Audio Front-End Development for Car Thing
May 20, 2021 by Joao Martins

Spotify Uses Audio Weaver in Audio Front-End Development for Car Thing

Spotify partnered with DSP Concepts to build and deploy the audio front-end (AFE) software for its limited release of Car Thing, a dedicated smart player for the car. Spotify did the development for Car Thing using TalkTo, DSP Concepts’ proprietary AFE that acts as a ‘microphone cleaner’ by combining advanced signal processing techniques to create clean audio signals so Car Thing can detect voice commands regardless of road noise and other in-cabin sound.
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ArkX Laboratories Joins Voice Interoperability Initiative
May 14, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

ArkX Laboratories Joins Voice Interoperability Initiative

ArkX Laboratories has joined Amazon, Dolby, Facebook, and more than 30 leading technology and manufacturing companies as a member of the Voice Interoperability Initiative (VII) Group. Originally announced in 2019, the initiative's mission ensures voice-enabled products provide users with choice and flexibility through multiple, interoperable voice services. ArkX is a recognized supplier of production-ready, far-field voice capture solutions, all Amazon Voice Service (AVS) pre-qualified.
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Ambiq Introduces Ultra-Low Powered Development Solution for Voice-Enabled Connected Devices
May 12, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Ambiq Introduces Ultra-Low Powered Development Solution for Voice-Enabled Connected Devices

Ambiq introduced the new Ambiq Voice-on-SPOT (VoS) Kit, designed for manufacturers to introduce voice-command into their IoT devices with faster time-to-market. The Ambiq VoS Kit offers a complete, always-on, always-listening, voice-to-cloud solution for local voice commands and/or voice assistant integration in battery-powered connected devices.
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Bluesound Introduces New Generation Node and PowerNode Hi-Res Multiroom Streaming DAC and Amplifier
May 10, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Bluesound Introduces New Generation Node and PowerNode Hi-Res Multiroom Streaming DAC and Amplifier

Bluesound has announced a new generation of its best-selling Node Wireless Hi-Res Multi-Room Music Streamer and PowerNode Wireless Hi-Res Multi-Room Streaming Amplifier. The upgrades include new DAC designs, more powerful quad-core processors, and touch panel controls with presets and proximity sensors, while the PowerNode now offers substantially more power. Both feature an easy-to-clean satin finish in either black or white.
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Sensory Privacy-Focused Custom Voice Assistants Power New Generation Appliances
May 6, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Sensory Privacy-Focused Custom Voice Assistants Power New Generation Appliances

Deep learning voice AI is finding its way into everything from appliances to toys. Sensory believes that not all applications require Internet-based voice assistant platforms and that privacy is key for consumers’ acceptance. But so is reliability. For such requirements Sensory now offers its fully edge-based Custom Voice Assistants solution that offers total privacy.
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