Microsoft opens limited access to its neural text-to-speech AI
AT&T and Warner Bros. used the tech to create an interactive version of Bugs Bunny. Full Story: Engadget
Simplifying the deployment of voice detection algorithms for a cloud service
While designing smart speakers and other voice-enabled devices such as wearables and hearables, developers’ primary challenge is to make microphones accurately and efficiently detect the wake words like “Alexa” and “Hey Google” for processing in the cloud. Full Story: EDN.com
Microsoft is Adding New Cortana Voice AI Features to Outlook and Teams
Microsoft is adding new voice AI features to its iOS mobile apps built around its Cortana voice assistant. Full Story: Voicebot.ai
Ford to Add Google Maps, Voice Assistant to Its Vehicles in 2023
Google’s cloud platform and the Android operating system will be used under the Ford brand name in future Ford and Lincoln vehicles. Full Story: Car and Driver
Google Snags Ford Cloud Partnership in Coup Over Microsoft
Ford didn’t immediately clarify what the partnership could mean for an existing deal with Amazon that’s brought the Alexa voice assistant into Fords, or if Apple … Full Story: Bloomberg
iOS 14.5 to Allow iPhone Users With Face ID to Unlock Phones While Wearing a Mask Using Apple Watch
You will be required to have watchOS 7.4 on your Apple Watch to get the new iPhone unlocking experience. Full Story: NDTV
Deepfake Voice Technology: The Good. The Bad. The Future
Deepfake voice technology based on voice cloning, or quasi-perfect reproductions of a person’s voice, can be used both for the good and for the bad. Full Story: EconoTimes
Amazon’s Alexa vs. Google Assistant Chess Match: Who Won, and Some Pointers to Consider
Three years ago, the best voice assistant in playing chess was decided between Alexa of Amazon and Google Assistant. As we weigh what happened to the game, what is really going on with the two? Full Story: Tech Times
Amazon Echo (4th Gen) vs Echo Dot: Which is best for you?
Amazon’s Echo smart speakers are now on their fourth generation, with an all-new look and the same Alexa voice assistant for playing music and controlling your smart home. Full Story: Gearbrain
Spotify Patents Emotional Speech Recognition Tech for Song Recommendations
Spotify may someday suggest songs based on the emotion in your voice, judging from a newly approved patent by the popular streaming service. Full Story: Voicebot.ai
