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Hands-on Review: BlueAnt X3 speaker: Local, affordable and good quality!?
Gaming

Hands-on Review: BlueAnt X3 speaker: Local, affordable and good quality!?

BlueAnt's newest product is a sturdy Bluetooth portable speaker that is being released at just $239.95. But is it any good? Yes. Yes it is.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Oct 2020

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Apple unveils iPadOS 14, with redesigns for Siri, Search, widgets and more
Software Updates

Apple unveils iPadOS 14, with redesigns for Siri, Search, widgets and more

Apple unveils new features, designs, and tools for iPadOS 14, including redesigned Search, Siri interactions, and incoming calls.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
Are they spying? Young people wary of virtual assistants
Cybersecurity

Are they spying? Young people wary of virtual assistants

Young people are increasingly wary of virtual assistants due to fears of hacking, eavesdropping, and data theft, new Maintel research reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 18th Jan 2020
Apple's AirPods now come with 'Hey Siri' functionality
Digital Entertainment

Apple's AirPods now come with 'Hey Siri' functionality

The new AirPods come with a standard case or a Wireless Charging Case that holds additional charges for more than 24 hours of listening time.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2019
Search to purchase will cause voice AI tech to bloom
Unified Communications

Search to purchase will cause voice AI tech to bloom

This year it is estimated that over 100 million smart speakers will be installed - but it isn't going to stop there.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Oct 2018
2018, the year that...apps will become intuitive and conversational
Apple

2018, the year that...apps will become intuitive and conversational

Striking a balance between human-led interactions and digital advancements will be key in delivering the next level of customer service in 2018.

By Simon Horrocks • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
The AI smoke detector you never knew you needed
Artificial Intelligence

The AI smoke detector you never knew you needed

Onelink Safe and Sound combines AI-driven smoke and CO detection with smart home connectivity, offering voice assistant integration and multi-room audio.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2018
Five core principles for developing AI for business
Unified Communications

Five core principles for developing AI for business

Kriti Sharma, Sage VP of bots and AI talks about the fundamentals of AI today and where it's headed in the future.

By Kriti Sharma • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017
Hybrid intelligence: How to scale customer communications with bots
Unified Communications

Hybrid intelligence: How to scale customer communications with bots

By 2020, 85% of customer interactions with businesses will be managed through automated intelligence, according to Gartner.

By Angie Bell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
Apple remains the weary king of smartwatches as competitors claw at the throne
Wearables

Apple remains the weary king of smartwatches as competitors claw at the throne

Amidst fierce market rivalry, Apple's smartwatch reigns supreme, facing a tumultuous future as sales forecasts and luxury brands vie for supremacy.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
Turn your finger into a smartphone: The world's first voice operated smart-ring
Google

Turn your finger into a smartphone: The world's first voice operated smart-ring

Hong Kong startup Origami Labs unveils ORII, the world's first voice-operated smart-ring using bone conduction, turning your finger into a smartphone.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2017
Siri versus Bixby: Can Samsung's artificial intelligence compete?
Artificial Intelligence

Siri versus Bixby: Can Samsung's artificial intelligence compete?

Samsung rolls out Bixby, a bold rival to Siri, poised to redefine smartphone AI prowess on Galaxy devices. Will it charm users?.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017
Virtual digital assistants to overtake world population by 2021
Unified Communications

Virtual digital assistants to overtake world population by 2021

Ovum has released on the AI digital assistant market, revealing partnerships to be key differentiators in the years head.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
The chatbot comeback – is your business ready?
Unified Communications

The chatbot comeback – is your business ready?

Despite being born in 2011, it has only been in the last couple of years that businesses have begun to realise how valuable chatbots could be.

By Alok Kulkarni • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2017
“How can I help?” Global spending on VPA-enabled wireless speakers to top $2b by 2020
Digital Signage

“How can I help?” Global spending on VPA-enabled wireless speakers to top $2b by 2020

As we continue to make rapid advances in technological innovation, people worldwide have been rapidly embracing the virtual personal assistant (VPA).

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016
Can you abuse technology? It definitely works the other way around!
Unified Communications

Can you abuse technology? It definitely works the other way around!

Many abuse Siri and similar AI, raising concerns about the morality of our digital manners and the potential impact on society.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016

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Jabra's environment-aware headphones hit Aotearoa
Unified Communications

Jabra's environment-aware headphones hit Aotearoa

The headphones include SmartSound that automatically adjusts the sound and noise cancelling based on the user's environment.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019