All items tagged with voice recognition and Amazon Alexa (54)

DSP Concepts TalkTo Audio Voice Capture Technology Enables New Exciting Products at IFA 2019

September 11, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

DSP Concepts TalkTo Audio Voice Capture Technology Enables New Exciting Products at IFA 2019

Audio processing embedded software provider DSP Concepts announced that it has delivered the industry’s most advanced voice user interface and audio playback technology, resulting in Braun Audio shipping the industry’s first multichannel product with hands-free, far-field voice control for Google Assistant. As anticipated, Braun’s return to the premium audio market was recently confirmed at IFA 2019, resulting from a collaboration with DSP Concepts, Pure, StreamUnlimited, and Karl-Heinz Fink.

Sonos Introduces Sonos Move Battery-Powered Speaker, Sonos One SL and Sonos Port Interface

September 6, 2019 by Joao Martins

Sonos Introduces Sonos Move Battery-Powered Speaker, Sonos One SL and Sonos Port Interface

Sonos took its first step out of the home with, a durable, battery-powered smart speaker aptly named Sonos Move. A great design to extend the Sonos whole-home network to an area without power, or have music by the pool. The other new speaker from Sonos is the affordable One SL, with no voice recognition support, but better audio quality than the Play:1 that replaces. The third new product from Sonos is the Port, an updated wired to wireless interface solution now with better audio quality and AirPlay 2 support.

Altice USA Introduces Amplify Smart Speaker Developed with Devialet

August 9, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Altice USA Introduces Amplify Smart Speaker Developed with Devialet

Altice USA, the American arm of the French telecommunications conglomerate, unveiled Altice Amplify, an Alexa-powered smart speaker developed in collaboration with French connected-speaker pioneers Devialet. Directly targeted at the booming North-America smart speaker market, the Altice Amplify introduces "an intelligent, high-fidelity home speaker that powers the connected home." Of course, Altice didn't discard the audio quality argument and worked with Devialet to design a true high-fidelity system.

Voice Algorithm Software Ecosystem Expected to Increase Significantly

May 14, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Voice Algorithm Software Ecosystem Expected to Increase Significantly

The massive growth in the voice assistant market has created a vibrant ecosystem and significant opportunities for hardware and software developers. Total voice software unit shipments are expected to increase significantly to 2024, according to SAR Insight & Consulting. The firm latest report forecasts a larger increase in voice software, especially within home devices such as smart speakers, soundbars, smart TVs and smart appliances.

Libre Wireless Technologies Partners with Gigaset to Create New Amazon Alexa Built-In DECT Devices

April 24, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Libre Wireless Technologies Partners with Gigaset to Create New Amazon Alexa Built-In DECT Devices

Leading embedded wireless voice/AI solutions provider Libre Wireless Technologies announced the launch of new voice enabled communications products with Gigaset, Europe’s largest Telco producer and top five in the world. These audio products are industry leading smart communications products featuring Alexa Voice Assistant Built-In that is seamlessly integrated with advanced voice calling features on traditional DECT and PSTN phone systems, combining technology from Libre and DSP Group.

20 Million Vehicles Shipping in 2023 will Come Equipped with Voice Assistants

April 10, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

20 Million Vehicles Shipping in 2023 will Come Equipped with Voice Assistants

As voice control continues to gain popularity in the home, consumers are increasingly hoping to use Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple Siri in the vehicle too. An increasing number of OEMs are now poised to give into popular consumer demands and integrate Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant in-vehicle, despite concerns over data and OEM-branding. According to ABI Research, 20 million vehicles shipping in 2023 are expected to enable one or more of these assistants, without consumers requiring a handset to use the digital assistant.

Libre Wireless MAVID Device and Software Now with Amazon Alexa Built-in

February 8, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Libre Wireless MAVID Device and Software Now with Amazon Alexa Built-in

Leading embedded wireless voice/AI solutions provider Libre Wireless Technologies announced that its MAVID (Multiprotocol, Audio, Voice, IoT Device) super compact, ultra-low power mic-to-cloud platform and software SDK, now supports the Alexa Voice Service (AVS) built-in. The breakthrough platform incorporates a complete hardware and software solution for embedded voice, IoT, audio and wireless connectivity, and now features integrated AVS.

Development Kit for Amazon AVS Supports Far-field Voice Interaction with Multiple Microphone Array Options

January 10, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Development Kit for Amazon AVS Supports Far-field Voice Interaction with Multiple Microphone Array Options

Microchip Technology, via its Microsemi Corporation subsidiary, announced that its AcuEdge ZLK38AVS Development Kit for Amazon Alexa Voice Service (AVS) now introduces far-field voice pick up and the flexibility to build devices with multiple mic array configurations. The audio front-end solution with one, two and three mic configurations reduces bill of materials costs while addressing the requirements of small-form-factor designs.

Voice Pervades the Smart Home: Futuresource Conference Panel Roundup

November 28, 2018 by Futuresource Consulting

Voice Pervades the Smart Home: Futuresource Conference Panel Roundup

At Futuresource Consulting’s recent Audio Collaborative event in London, Simon Bryant, Director of Research at Futuresource moderated an expert panel entitled "Voice Pervades the Smart Home – Who will have control?". Consisting of executives from Amazon, Sound United, Netgem UK, Roku, and Linkplay, the panel debated and defined some of the key challenges and opportunities for voice assistants in the home.

Auri Smart Home Lamp and Speaker Targets Wellness

November 27, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Auri Smart Home Lamp and Speaker Targets Wellness

Ling Technology, the Chinese company behind the AI Owl Luka, which can read any picture books to children, and the Jibo social robot, is now announcing Auri, a brand new smart home light and smart speaker which aims to promote wellness with its intelligent lighting and ambient sounds to help lift moods and bring calmness into homes. But Auri is also a platform that Ling intends to expand with various accessories, like the Auri oil diffuser and the Auri motion sensor. The project is now being promoted with a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo.

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