Alexa’s New ‘Check My Symptoms’ Feature Offers Voice WebMD Guidance

Amazon has introduced a new Alexa feature to help users who aren’t feeling well determine the reason for their condition. Full Story: Voicebot.ai

How To Boost Brand Awareness With Voice-First Technology

Between asking smart hubs like Alexa or Google Assistant to add items to a shopping list or inquiring about breaking news, consumers can’t get enough of the instant gratification that comes with having a virtual assistant within range. Full Story: Toolbox

New Google Assistant Feature Speeds Up Voice Assistant

Google is rolling out a new feature to boost Google Assistant’s response time by removing unused devices connected to an account. Full Story: Voicebot.ai

Alexa, get me a doctor: Amazon’s voice assistant to start seeking medical help

Amazon and telemedicine provider Teladoc Health are starting a voice-activated virtual care program that lets customers get medical help without picking up… Full Story: KFOR

Consumer protection: Increased data sovereignty for voice assistant users

While voice assistants like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant may be a useful part of everyday life, they are coming under fire from data protection and consumer advocates. Full Story: Tech Xplore

How to turn off Siri on your iPhone

You can turn off Siri to prevent the virtual assistant from listening to your commands by disabling it in the Settings app. Full Story: Business Insider

New Google Assistant Feature Speeds Up Voice Assistant

Facebook parent company Meta Platforms Inc. is building a digital voice assistant to help people interact hands-free with physical devices, such as the company’s Portal video-calling device and, eventually, augmented-reality glasses. Full Story: Bloomberg.com

Why voice assistants could be the future of user experience

You created the next killer app, and you’re a few steps away from making history. As soon as you roll out the first version, users will fall in love with it. Full Story: VentureBeat