All items tagged with voice control (189)
NXP Semiconductors Completes Acquisition of Retune DSP
August 30, 2021 by Joao Martins

NXP Semiconductors Completes Acquisition of Retune DSP

NXP expanded its already broad portfolio of voice enablement solutions with the acquisition of Retune DSP, the Denmark-based provider of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) software and algorithms for voice control and communication applications. Announced in July and now confirmed, the acquisition of Retune DSP adds three powerful voice DSP software products that will merge with NXP’s voice solutions. The combination with NXP’s broad customer base, global footprint and scale, promises to expand breakthrough voice solutions through combined R&D, sales force and customer support teams.
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Libre Wireless Adds Voice-Integrated Features to Vodafone Home Broadband Product
August 10, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Libre Wireless Adds Voice-Integrated Features to Vodafone Home Broadband Product

Libre Wireless Technologies announced a technology partnership with Vodafone to deliver Vodafone’s UK launch of Pro Broadband with Alexa Built-in - featuring voice-assistant calling, messaging (ACM) and Vodafone One Number calling, as well as a selection of advanced custom Skills. The Vodafone Pro Broadband with Alexa Built-in product offers a Super WiFi Plus booster with hybrid 4G broadband back-up and dedicated support.
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El axer? All eggs er? Alexa! Conditioning Voice Input for Recognition
July 29, 2021 by Ofer Shahen-Tov

El axer? All eggs er? Alexa! Conditioning Voice Input for Recognition

Great voice recognition can only start with great voice pickup. Just “OK” pickup will greatly compromise recognition accuracy and increase user frustration. The high speech quality you need demands a high-quality audio front-end. And if cost is no object, of course you can build a great solution. But can you also satisfy mid-range markets with attractive pricing?
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Zoom Releases Edge Speech Recognition Powered by Sensory
July 9, 2021 by Joao Martins

Zoom Releases Edge Speech Recognition Powered by Sensory

Sensory announced the integration of its TrulyNatural embedded speech recognition software within the latest public beta release of Zoom Rooms for Android, iOS, MacOS and Windows. With this integration, voice commands are now supported on all Zoom Rooms platforms, which now offer the convenience of voice control while maintaining privacy. With this update, Zoom-native voice commands support expanded functionality, all processed locally, never in the cloud.
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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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