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Google Assistant Actions Reach 4,253 in U.S. But Trail Amazon Alexa Significantly

A new Voicebot report shows Google Assistant Actions grow 2.5 times in 2018 to hit 4,253 U.S. apps, though this total remains far behind Amazon Alexa's 56,750 domestic skills. Education leads Google's platform while gaming dominates Alexa.

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Voice Assistant Use Expected to Triple to 8 Billion by 2023

A new Juniper Research forecast predicts global voice assistant usage will surge from 2.5 billion to 8 billion by 2023. Smart TVs represent the fastest-growing category for this technology, outpacing both smart speakers and wearables.

Nest Secure Gains Google Assistant Via Secretly Built-In Microphone

Nest's home security system now doubles as a Google Assistant device, but the update reveals a previously undisclosed microphone in the hardware.

Apple Shuffles Siri Leadership Amid Ongoing AI Competition

Bill Stasior steps down from his role as head of Siri after seven years, remaining at Apple in a different capacity while the company searches for a new leader.

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Google Assistant Debuts Flight Check-In and Hotel Booking at CES

Google Assistant introduces flight check-in and hotel booking voice features at CES 2019.

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Google Assistant Expands to One Billion Devices at CES 2019

Google reveals a massive expansion of its voice AI at CES, bringing Assistant to maps, TVs, and new smart hardware. The update includes real-time translation and a new platform for simpler connected devices.

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Google Expands Lock Screen Assistant Access Beyond Pixel 3

Google announces that its Assistant will be available on more Android lock screens, a feature previously limited to the Pixel 3. Users must opt-in to use the hands-free feature for security reasons.

Google Unveils Assistant Expansion and Smart Devices at CES 2019

Google reveals that its Assistant reaches one billion devices while adding new features like flight check-ins and live translation at CES 2019. The tech giant also showcases upcoming smart clocks, car accessories, and deep integrations with Sonos, Samsung, and Dish.

GE Adds a Bunch of Google Assistant-Friendly Smart Home Products

GE expands its C by GE smart home line at CES 2019 by tripling its product range to include full-color lights, a smart switch, a smart plug, and a motion sensor.

Google Begins Public Testing of Duplex AI That Makes Phone Reservations

Google is launching a limited public test of its Duplex AI system, which uses Google Assistant to make real phone calls to businesses. The initial tests focus strictly on asking about holiday hours in New York and San Francisco.

Google Retools Duplex AI to Address Ethical Concerns

Google showcases an updated version of Duplex, its human-sounding AI that makes phone calls on behalf of users. The revised system now clearly identifies itself as an artificial agent to address privacy and ethical backlash.

Google Duplex AI Makes Human-Like Phone Calls for Businesses

Google unveils Duplex, an AI system that sounds remarkably human while making phone calls to schedule appointments. The technology aims to bridge the gap for small businesses that lack online booking systems.

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Google Assistant Gains Six New Voices and John Legend

Google introduces six new lifelike voices for Assistant and announces a celebrity cameo from John Legend to rival competing smart speakers.

Google I/O 2018 Highlights AI Push and Smarter Assistant

Google rebrands its research division to Google AI and introduces a more natural "continued conversation" feature for Google Assistant. Google Photos also receives new AI-powered editing tools.

Google Assistant Expands Voice Options Using DeepMind AI Technology

Google CEO Sundar Pichai unveils six new AI-generated voices for the Google Assistant, including a celebrity option from musician John Legend.