Tag: voice assistants
The Uncanny Valley: Why Consumers Distrust Lifelike AI
Consumers distrust AI, but greater knowledge and transparency about its presence in our lives may contribute to increased trust in the technology.
Security Vulnerabilities of Amazon Echo and Other Virtual Assistants
Read this post and find about security vulnerabilities found in Amazon Echo and Yandex Station as weall as about dodgy apps on Alexa and Google Home.
3 Resources for the Smart Classroom
Using IoT to collect data and increase classroom interactivity can make learning more interesting for students and help teachers manage them.
Choosing Voice Assistant Integrations for Your Consumer Smart Home Product
Retailers want consumer smart home devices to include Alexa and Google Assistant integrations. Early decisions shape your product's future.
Meet Eliza, the “Lucy” of AI Chatbots
The world's first chatbot, Eliza, was invented in the 1960s at MIT. Chatbots and voice assistants have come a long way since then.
The Role of Piezoelectric Technology in IoT
IoT device lifespan is limited by power availability. "Piezoelectrics," i.e. mechanical stress generating an electric charge, offer possible solutions.
5 Ways the Travel Industry Is Embracing IoT
Airlines now allow smart device flight check-ins, car rentals use IoT to monitor their fleets and IoT-enabled luggage trackers to help you out.
How IoT Can Transform Retail
Adapting IoT tools to retail allows customers to interact with everything in the store. Though beneficial, these transformations are daunting.
Who Is Using Voice Assistants and Why?
What's the future of voice assistants? This study shows more men than women use them, and mostly for voice search on smartphones. Voice search is expanding.
4 Pro Tips for First-Time Alexa Skill Developers
Last fall, I worked on three new voice experiences in partnership with Monumental Sports and Entertainment: The Capitals Skill, The Capitals Flash Briefing, and The Wizards Flash Briefing!
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