All items tagged with voice interface (145)
Syntiant to Acquire Knowles' Consumer MEMS Microphone Division
September 19, 2024 by Joao Martins

Syntiant to Acquire Knowles' Consumer MEMS Microphone Division

Syntiant Corp., announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of Knowles Corporation's Consumer MEMS Microphones (CMM) business. The $150 Million transaction will bolster Syntiant market strategy in Edge AI solutions with voice, audio, and speech applications. As a recognized pioneer in low power edge AI deployments, the Irvine, CA-based company intends to offer complete turnkey solutions integrating sensors, processors and software.
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Syntiant Introduces Small Language Model Assistant Generative AI Solution at IBC 2024
September 16, 2024 by Joao Martins

Syntiant Introduces Small Language Model Assistant Generative AI Solution at IBC 2024

Syntiant showcased the possibilities of its low power edge AI solutions during the 2024 IBC show in Amsterdam in partnership with Synaptics. Ideal for service providers and device manufacturers, Syntiant's proprietary small language model assistant (SLMA) was used to implement an AI voice assistant running exclusively on-device, ready for integration in low-cost designs such as set-top boxes. Syntiant showcased its SLMA solution on a set-top box reference design powered by Synaptics Astra SL1680 embedded processors.
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Google Introduces AI-Assisted Pixel Buds Pro 2 Earbuds
August 13, 2024 by Joao Martins

Google Introduces AI-Assisted Pixel Buds Pro 2 Earbuds

Tuesday, August 13 was scheduled as Pixel day, when Google promoted its ninth "Made by Google" event to unveil an extensive range of hardware devices, including new Pixel 9 phones, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2. The smartphones are what one would expect at this time, a best of all the Android smartphones available until now. The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are Google's best attempt in the category with better ANC and battery life.
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SoundHound AI Acquires Amelia to Expand Reach In Conversational AI and Enterprise Applications
August 9, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

SoundHound AI Acquires Amelia to Expand Reach In Conversational AI and Enterprise Applications

SoundHound AI announced the acquisition of Amelia, a leading enterprise AI software company with experience in voice interfaces and context-aware, natural language conversational capabilities for customer service applications. The business combination positions SoundHound AI as a strong provider of voice and conversational generative AI, with reach across multiple industries – including retail, financial services, healthcare, automotive, smart devices, restaurants, and more.
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Sensory Releases TrulyNatural Embedded Speech-to-Text 2.0
August 9, 2024 by Joao Martins

Sensory Releases TrulyNatural Embedded Speech-to-Text 2.0

Sensory announced the availability of its second-generation TrulyNatural Embedded Speech-to-Text (STT) solution, which the company believes delivers the highest accuracy to size ratio compared to any other Speech-to-Text technology. According to the voice AI and speech recognition technology pioneer, in benchmark comparisons, TrulyNatural STT is an order of magnitude smaller yet more accurate than industry leading and public domain speech engines.
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SoundHound AI Rolls Out Voice Assistant with Generative AI to Stellantis Vehicles Across Europe
August 1, 2024 by Joao Martins

SoundHound AI Rolls Out Voice Assistant with Generative AI to Stellantis Vehicles Across Europe

SoundHound AI, one of the pioneers on speech-to-meaning voice interfaces continues to double down on its use of Generative AI to expand the possibilities of its voice assistants in automotive environments. The Silicon Valley company just confirmed that its SoundHound Chat AI voice assistant with integrated ChatGPT will be live in Alfa Romeo and Citroën vehicles across multiple European markets, adding to previous announcements with other Stellantis' brands.
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Sparse Artificial Intelligence MCU from Femtosense and ABOV Semiconductor Delivers AI-Based Voice Processing On-Device
July 17, 2024 by Joao Martins

Sparse Artificial Intelligence MCU from Femtosense and ABOV Semiconductor Delivers AI-Based Voice Processing On-Device

Femtosense, in partnership with ABOV Semiconductor in South Korea, has launched the AI-ADAM-100, an artificial intelligence microcontroller unit (AI MCU) built on sparse AI technology to enable on-device AI features such as voice-based control in home appliances and other products. According to the Silicon Valley startup, the new AI-ADAM-100 AI MCU is a low-power, low-cost option for on-device language processing and voice-cleanup capabilities.
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Aiming for Better: Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 Wireless ANC Headphones
July 3, 2024 by Joao Martins

Aiming for Better: Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 Wireless ANC Headphones

Cambridge Audio, the British hi-fidelity company always striving for an emotional connection to music, launched its first over-ear headphones. Appealing to users familiar with the brand and anyone looking for an improved "hifi" experience, the new Melomania P100 on wireless headphones combine premium 40mm 3-layer Mylar drivers, a Qualcomm Bluetooth 5.3 platform with aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, and active noise cancellation.
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TDK Makes InvenSense SmartSound T5848 I²S MEMS Microphone Available in Distribution Channels
June 28, 2024 by Joao Martins

TDK Makes InvenSense SmartSound T5848 I²S MEMS Microphone Available in Distribution Channels

Following a very successful presence at Sensors Converge 2024 in Santa Clara, CA (June 25-26), where TDK promoted its range of MEMS microphones and sensors, the company announced worldwide distribution of its InvenSense SmartSound T5848 bottom port I²S MEMS microphone. This device is ideal to enable intelligent keyword, voice command and sound detection applications in ultra-low power designs, such has hearables and wearables. Originally announced at CES 2022, this MEMS microphone only now is available for general distribution.
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BdSound and NXP Announce Automotive Audio Partnership
June 20, 2024 by Joao Martins

BdSound and NXP Announce Automotive Audio Partnership

BdSound and NXP Semiconductors have joined forces to combine advanced audio signal processing and voice technology with NXP's latest automotive SAF9100 audio DSP device. BdSound aims to provide cutting-edge integrations to improve voice user experience in next-generation vehicles, through NXP’s recently announced high-performance SAF9100 audio DSP. This platform features dedicated neural-network engines that BdSound will be able to fully explore.
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