All items tagged with voice recognition and Google Assistant (18)

MWC 2018 First Impressions: A Connected World Congress

March 3, 2018 by Joao Martins

MWC 2018 First Impressions: A Connected World Congress

A strange week we had, with most of the technology world focused on another edition of GSMA's Mobile World Congress (MWC), with the usual gush of new iPhone-clone announcements and most of the key semiconductor giants dividing their announcements with embedded world 2018, taking place at the same time in Nuremberg, Germany. Still, neither was much affected by the clash. MWC is more and more consumer electronics, autonomous cars, cloud solutions, and software developers pitching their latest ideas on social-engineered apps.

Unified Computer Intelligence Corporation Launches Alexa and Google Assistant for Ubi Kit Development Platform

January 2, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Unified Computer Intelligence Corporation Launches Alexa and Google Assistant for Ubi Kit Development Platform

Unified Computer Intelligence Corporation (UCIC) announced the support of Google Assistant on its developer and hardware AI platform, Ubi Kit. The Ubi Kit already supports Amazon’s Alexa Voice Service, and with this new implementation developers can now add Google Assistant to their hardware projects with unprecedented simplicity and ease, using any compatible far field solution, and supporting wake word engines from Sensory, Kitt.AI, Cognitech, and others.

Sonos Unveils Sonos One Smart Speaker with Support for Multiple Voice Services

October 5, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Sonos Unveils Sonos One Smart Speaker with Support for Multiple Voice Services

Sonos unveiled Sonos One, an all-new, voice-controlled smart speaker capable of supporting multiple voice services and audio content from more than 80 streaming services. Sonos One launches with Amazon Alexa support, and Google Assistant to follow in 2018. The Sonos One is priced at $199 USD and will be available globally on Oct. 24. The company also confirmed that additional free software updates will unlock Alexa voice control for current Sonos owners, as well as Apple AirPlay 2 and Siri support.

Google Unveils New Home Smart Speakers and Wireless Pixel Buds

October 5, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Google Unveils New Home Smart Speakers and Wireless Pixel Buds

Google is all-in in its determination to compete with Amazon, Apple and everyone else on the hardware front. On the same day, Google unveiled its second-generation family of consumer hardware products, including new Pixel 2 smartphones, Google Home Mini and Max smart speakers, an all-new Pixelbook tablet/laptop, Google Pixel Buds wireless earbuds, and more. No longer releasing "reference hardware" for its software ecosystem, Google is apparently determined to emulate Apple's successful strategy.

Harman Introduces JBL LINK Smart Speaker Series Combining Immersive Sound with the Google Assistant

September 1, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Harman Introduces JBL LINK Smart Speaker Series Combining Immersive Sound with the Google Assistant

At IFA 2017, Harman International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics unveiled the JBL LINK series of voice-activated speakers with the Google Assistant. Available in three models, the LINK 10, LINK 20, and LINK 300 were designed to generate full-range sound in a portable format, with instant access to music through voice control. With this announcement, Harman now offers voice-activated speakers for Microsoft Cortana, Amazon Alexa and now Google Assistant.

Sony Electronics Introduces LF-S50G Wireless Speaker with Google Assistant

September 1, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Sony Electronics Introduces LF-S50G Wireless Speaker with Google Assistant

Promising a Smarter Way to Enjoy Music, Sony's announcements at the IFA 2017 show in Berlin follow the predictable consumer trends, offering access to voice personal assistants and improved wireless smart home features. Sony's new LF-S50G wireless speaker combines high quality sound with the smart features of the Google Assistant built-in. The LF-S50G can be used "smartly" in the kitchen with handy clock functionality and is IPX3 splash-proof design with a water repellant surface.

Google Releases Do-It-Yourself Voice Recognition AIY Project

July 5, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Google Releases Do-It-Yourself Voice Recognition AIY Project

With many audio manufacturers and consumer electronic companies experimenting development with voice recognition applications, Google naturally wants to make it easy as possible for anyone to get familiarized with the company's Google Assistant SDK, to implement voice interaction. Billy Rutledge, Director of AIY Projects at Google, recently revealed a new voice recognition DIY kit and voice HAT for the Raspberry Pi.

Frontier Silicon Announces Smart Audio Solution with Google Assistant

May 26, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Frontier Silicon Announces Smart Audio Solution with Google Assistant

Frontier Silicon announced that its Smart Audio platform, Minuet, has been upgraded to include Google Assistant. Minuet already allows brands and manufacturers to develop smart audio devices with Chromecast built-in. With the addition of Google Assistant, users will be able to control their smart speakers via voice and use these speakers not only to play music but also to access Internet services, such as news, update personal schedules and control a wide range of smart home devices.

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