Hey Siri, let me just say Siri
Apple is reportedly working on a change to the wake phrase for Siri, the digital assistant that works with most of its devices......»»
FDA Asks Judge To Grant It Until 2076 To Release Pfizer"s COVID-19 Vaccine Data
schwit1 shares a report from Substack, written by Aaron Siri. He is the Managing Partner of Siri & Glimstad, a law firm representing the plaintiffs in the case. From the report: The FDA has asked (PDF) a federal judge to make the public wait until th.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Eve Door unlocks HomeKit automations, leverages Thread technology
If someone asked why I prefer HomeKit over smart home platforms, it would be for the ease of creating automations in the Home app that can then be used with Siri over the HomePod. The second favorite reason would be to create automations that happen.....»»
Palm is back, this time with a set of true wireless earbuds
Palm’s latest also carry an IPX4 rating, meaning they are protected against splashing water from any direction. They’re also compatible with both Android and iOS, enabling a hands-free experience with the Google Assistant or Siri. Battery life is.....»»
Amazon"s Alexa Collects More of Your Data Than Any Other Smart Assistant
According to a survey from Reviews.org, Amazon's Alexa collects more data from users than any of the other digital assistants analyzed, which included the Google Assistant, Siri, Bixby, and Cortana. PCMag reports: All five services collect your name,.....»»
Apple adds new colors for the HomePod Mini to brighten your day
Apple's HomePod Mini is now available in new colors and with more capabilities thanks to Siri......»»
Recent Siri Changes Remove Features Used By Low Vision and Blind Users
With the recent release of iOS 15, Apple appears to have made some changes to Siri functionality that have removed features relied on by low vision and blind iPhone users. MacRumors reports: Several Siri commands that provide details on phone calls,.....»»
Users complain about Siri no longer being able to send emails or check call history
Users complain about Siri no longer being able to send emails or check call history.....»»
Apple launches a new iOS app, ‘Siri Speech Study,’ to gather feedback for Siri improvements
Apple recently began a research study designed to collect speech data from study participants. Earlier this month, the company launched a new iOS app called “Siri Speech Study” on the App Store, which allows participants who have opted in.....»»
Facebook’s ‘droidlet’ A.I. could take speech recognition to a whole new level
Today's natural language recognition systems -- like Siri and Alexa -- are still somewhat limited in what they can understand. Facebook thinks it can do better.....»»
watchOS 8: Siri on Apple Watch can announce your progress during a workout
A nice little feature of watchOS 8 that has gone a bit under the radar is the new Voice Feedback option in watchOS 8. The toggle can be enabled in the Settings app on the Watch itself or through the companion Watch app on the iPhone; go to Settings.....»»
How to change Siri’s voice on the Apple HomePod
Siri has more voice options than ever, but it's not always clear how to change the voice on your HomePod. Here's how you can do it easily using the Home app......»»
Linux Foundation"s New "OVN Network" Pushes Open Standards for AI-Powered Voice Apps
"Organizations are beginning to develop, design, and manage their own AI-powered voice assistant systems independent of platforms such as Siri and Alexa," reports VentureBeat: The transition is being driven by the desire to manage the entirety of th.....»»
Spotlight gets more powerful in iOS 15, even lets you install apps
With the upcoming release of iOS 15 for Apple mobile devices, Apple’s built-in search feature known as Spotlight will become a lot more functional. In what may be one of its bigger updates since it introduced Siri Suggestions, the new version o.....»»
Siri’s coming to third-party devices with latest HomeKit update
Apple's HomeKit smart home platform is focused on the HomePod and Siri compatibility, pushing the company to a better standing in the smart home market......»»
Apple TV 4K (2021) review: It’s all about that new Siri remote
An easy-to-use new Siri remote vaults Apple TV back to the front of the pack......»»
Apple TV 4K Gen 2 review: It’s all about that new Siri remote
An easy-to-use new Siri remote vaults Apple TV back to the front of the pack......»»
The new iPad Pro, iMac, Apple TV 4K, and Siri Remote are now available
These aren't pre-orders anymore, but ship dates have already slipped a bit. Enlarge / A man uses a 24-inch orange iMac. (credit: Apple) Several new Apple products announced earlier this month are now available for sale and shipping at the Appl.....»»
Apple TV 4K 2nd-gen launches tomorrow, here are some first impressions
The 2nd-gen Apple TV 4K packs new features like Color Balance calibration and Dolby Atmos audio, but it's the redesigned Siri Remote that steals the spotlight. At $180 it's a bold bet, when alternatives exist like the Google Chromecast ($50) and the.....»»
HomePod owners can now ask Siri to play music from Deezer
HomePod owners have a new option when it comes to music that can be controlled via Siri: Deezer's full catalog can now be added to Apple's smart speakers......»»
Apple Releases iOS 14.5 With Much-Talked About App Tracking Transparency Feature
Apple on Monday released iOS 14.5, which bring a range of new features to iPhone, including the ability to unlock iPhone with Apple Watch while wearing a face mask, more diverse Siri voices, new privacy controls, skin tone options to better represent.....»»