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Pandora gets HomePod integration, Siri support ahead of HomePod mini launch
During Apple’s HomePod mini unveiling, the company said support for Pandora on HomePod would be arriving in “the coming months,” but it’s…
Check out the Button Remote, an alternative to the Apple TV Siri Remote
Let’s face it, Apple’s default Siri Remote for the Apple TV is uncharacteristically badly-designed garbage…
Microsoft’s Cortana will no longer be a Siri or Alexa competitor
Microsoft in early 2021 will stop supporting the Cortana app for mobile (iOS and Android). Cortana service will be pulled from the Harman Kardon Invoke…
EU regulators to probe Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, and other voice assistants
EU regulators are probing if there are competition problems in the market for voice assistants such as Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, and other…
How to make the right Apple device hear ‘Hey Siri’
Most of us with multiple Apple devices have had it happen at least once. You say, “Hey Siri” and an unexpected HomePod, Apple Watch, or other device…
Ireland’s Data Protection Commissioner questions Apple over Siri recordings
Ireland’s DPC said it was in contact with Apple after a whistleblower called for action over a program, now changed, that listened to users’ Siri recordings…
Siri whistleblower goes public over ‘lack of action,’ says Apple should face consequences
A former Apple contractor turned whistleblower, who revelaed the company’s program to listen to and “grade” users’ Siri recordings has decided to go…
Apple upgrades Siri’s German speaking voice
Users have reported Siri’s German speech comes across as more natural and melodic than before, especially on HomePod, with better pronunciation…
Apple acquires AI startup Voysis to bolster Siri
Apple has acquired Voysis, an artificial intelligence startup that developed a platform for digital voice assistants to better understand people’s…
Apple updates Siri with coronavirus responses
Users of Apple’s Macs, iPhone, iPads, etc. can now ask Siri about COVID-19 coronavirus as Apple has updated Siri to provide coronavirus responses …
Apple’s Siri can now answer U.S. election questions
Apple’s built-in voice assistant Siri is now able to answer U.S. election questions, as well as deliver live results as votes are counted…
Siri sucks? Apple’s Xnor.ai acquisition could make Siri much better
“Siri sucks.” We’ve all heard it. Maybe even said it ourselves. But, now, with Apple’s $200 million acquisition of Xnor.ai, Siri could get much better…
How IKEA’s smart blinds work with HomeKit on iOS and through Siri
After months of waiting, Ikea has now started rolling out HomeKit support for its FYRTUR and KADRILJ smart blinds…
Man rescued from freezing river credits Apple’s Siri, first responders for rescue
I lost my phone and since I couldn’t find it, I was like ‘Hey Siri, call 911.’
Why kids don’t trust Siri or Alexa
One day, Judith Danovitch overheard her son interrogating Siri on the family’s iPad…
Siri interrupts meteorologist on-air via his Apple Watch and contradicts his forecast
Siri recently made an unplanned appearance on a BBC broadcast this week after a meteorologist accidentally activated the assistant via his Apple Watch…
TuneIn and Apple to bring global slate of radio stations to Apple Music and all Siri-enabled devices
TuneIn today teamed up with Apple to offer listeners access to TuneIn’s more than 100,000 global radio stations on all Siri-enabled devices and Apple Music…
Check out these 150 Siri Shortcuts to use with iOS 13
Now that Apple has officially released iOS 13 to the public, I am excited to share my personal library of 150+ custom Siri Shortcuts for everyone…
Apple’s internal ‘Overton’ AI tool helps with Siri’s development
Apple has offered details of a system for monitoring and improving machine learning (ML) applications. An internal development tool titled “Overton” handles…
Apple rewrote Siri to ‘deflect’ questions about feminism, #MeToo, leaked papers reveal
An internal project to rewrite how Apple’s Siri voice assistant handles “sensitive topics” such as feminism and the #MeToo movement…
Leaked Apple document says new Siri device is in the works
Leaked documents reveal upgrades to Apple’s Siri digital assistant, meant for supporting a new piece of hardware, are coming in late 2021…
Apple could be fined $22 million for eavesdropping on Siri requests
Companies found to be in serious breach of GDPR obligations may be liable to face penalties of up to €20m, or 4% of its annual global turnover, whichever is higher…
Fit of new Nike Adapt Huarache shoes are controlled via Apple iPhone, Apple Watch, and Siri
Nike Adapt Huarache offers preset modes, and iPhone and Apple Watch app and support Siri Shortcuts…
Apple just offered 1 billion iPhone users a reason to enable Siri
Apple just made a very smart move to lead the way and stand out against its voice assistant rivals…
Apple apologizes for Siri grading program, makes changes to improve Siri’s privacy protections
As a result of our review, we realize we haven’t been fully living up to our high ideals, and for that we apologize. Starting this fall, users will be able to opt in to help Siri improve by learning from the audio samples of their requests…
Contractors listened to 1,000 Siri recordings per shift before Apple suspended the practice last month
Contractors in Cork were expected to each listen to more than 1,000 recordings from Siri every shift – before Apple suspended…
Which is the smartest? Apple Siri vs. Amazon Alexa vs. Google Assistant
As part of Loup Ventures’ ongoing effort to better understand the practical use cases of AI and the emergence of voice as a computing input, the firm regularly tests the most common digital assistants…
Apple and Spotify are in discussions to let iOS users access Spotify music using Siri
Apple and Spotify are in discussions to let iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users access Spotify music using Siri voice commands…
Creston remotes now support Apple TV, Siri, and HomeKit
We are delighted to be working closely with Apple to produce an experience that our customers will love…
How to delete your anonymized Siri recordings that Apple may have on file for you
There are methods in iOS and macOS for deletion of the anonymized Siri recordings that Apple may have on file for you…
Apple suspends Siri response grading program after privacy concerns
Apple Inc. said on Friday it suspended its global program where it analyzed recordings from users interacting with its voice assistant Siri…
Apple contractors ‘regularly hear confidential details’ on Siri recordings including medical details and people having sex, says whistleblower
Apple contractors regularly hear confidential medical information, drug deals, and recordings of couples having sex…
Use these tricks and tips to make full use of Siri on your Mac
These days, Siri is more than just a voice assistant — it’s a whole smart AI system embedded in Apple’s devices…
Analyst claims Apple to launch ‘SiriOS’ at WWDC next June
One analyst thinks Apple’s on the cusp of spinning Siri out as its very own OS…
U.N. report on gendered technology calls Apple’s Siri sexist
Popular digital assistants that reply in a woman’s voice and are styled as female helpers are reinforcing sexist stereotypes…
Apple marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day with featured apps, new Siri Shortcuts
With last fall’s release of iOS 12, Apple introduced Siri Shortcuts…
Apple’s Siri could soon talk in a whisper
Apple wants Siri, its personal digital assistant, to be able to respond to your input with a whisper…
Siri Shortcuts, Screen Time, and more coming to the Mac
Apple is working on bringing the Mac and iOS closer together with the introduction of macOS 10.15 and iOS 13…
How to stop Siri’s voice from reverting to robotic on iOS
You’ll never appreciate just how good Siri’s voice is today unless you hit this problem…
Digital Trends reviews Apple’s new AirPods 2: Impressed by Siri’s quick response to voice commands
The new AirPods’ marquee upgrades are more talk time…