The Echo Dot Max is cheaper than ever in an early Prime Day sale
…It also supports Alexa Plus, Amazon’s more context-aware AI-powered voice assistant, which can handle multiple requests at once. That means you can do things like dim the lights and…
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Android Auto is now one (screen) size fits all
…And users will be able to use Google’s Gemini AI assistant to access their widgets using natural language. For example, a user could ask for sports scores, upcoming schedules, or calendar…
Ordering with the Starbucks ChatGPT app was a true coffee nightmare
…of Google Assistant and Alexa, and they’re trying again in the times of ChatGPT. There’s a chance that truly useful AI agents, like the ones Google is testing with Gemini…
My first 24 hours with Siri AI on the Mac
…But the new Siri AI coming to macOS 27 Golden Gate has at least got me slightly rethinking things. I’m still early in testing Siri AI, as I’ve only had…
Rivian’s software chief thinks you don’t need CarPlay or buttons
…So I had a lot of feature requests, bug reports, and questions about the future of AI and voice assistants in cars. So I asked Wassym about all of that, and…
I’m relieved Siri AI isn’t trying to be a health coach
…This is an example of Oura’s Advisor, one of the more useful AI health features I’ve tested. Still, AI nutrition logging and insights can be little better than Google searches…
The new Razr Ultra isn’t your average phone — for better and worse
…optional) Google Assistant: * You can set up Google Assistant (optional) * Activate Voice Match for Hey Google (optional) * Access Assistant without unlocking your device (optional) To use Moto AI: * Motorola AI Terms and…
Gemini’s new AI agent is about as good as Google’s demo
…Google’s AI Ultra plan, which starts at $99.99 per month, and only to users in the US and only in English. Google gave me free access to test Spark, and…
Here’s where you can preorder the new Oura Ring 5
…potential health issues, and partnered with Counsel Health to bring AI-assisted medical guidance to the app. We’re still testing the Ring 5, but if everything announced thus far has your…
If Google can’t make AI agents useful, maybe no one can
For years, tech companies have promised AI will give everyone a capable personal assistant but delivered something more like a clueless intern. Over the past six months, that has started to change…