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Amazon’s Echo Video Gets Drowned Out by Parody

The video for Amazon's Echo speaker gets parodied on YouTube with a funnier version of the digital assistant Alexa
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Siri in your dash: Apple CarPlay now available for Pioneer NEX-series receivers

Apple CarPlay is now available via firmware update to owners of certain Pioneer NEX-series in-dash entertainment systems. Here's how to get the update.
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What can I help you with? Ford bringing Siri to your dashboard with the help of Automatic

Automatic, the same company that brought you the Smart Driving Assistant and Web Dashboard, is bringing Siri into your car.
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Siri’s tougher brother Vito will stop you from uploading those nude photos

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Florida murder suspect asked Siri how to hide a body, then used flashlight app 9 times

According to prosecutors, a Florida man suspected of killing his roommate in 2012 asked Siri for advice as to how to hide a body.
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Siri may come to Mac OS X, an Apple patent suggests

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Samsung reportedly in talks to buy Nuance, the software firm behind Siri

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Will Beats go on? Looking back at Apple’s other A-list acquisitions

Smarter hotel and restaurant searches coming to Android

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iOS code update indicates Siri will be added to Apple TV

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How Cortana works in Windows Phone 8.1

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Microsoft’s ‘Cortana’ Siri-competitor spotted ahead of Build conference

Microsoft's Siri-competitor, Cortana, will be finally announced at Microsoft's BUILD conference. We caught sight of it ahead of Build on a Bing webpage.
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14 hidden features in iOS 7.1

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Apple files new patent that could enable voice-based photo search in Siri

Apple has filed a new patent application describing the ability to search for and tag photos via voice, pointing naturally to Siri.
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In 2014, Siri will be able to butcher your voice-to-texts in six new Chevrolet models

Chevy is expanding its Siri-compatible MyLink system to six new cars in 2014.
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Siri Eyes Free, Big Data and goodbye Idiot Light: GM tech chief talks future car tech

General Motors believes connectivity is the future of cars, and it's preparing for that future with a barrage of tech.

Siri’s pronunciation to improve in iOS 7, thanks to new name learning feature

AAA study: Voice controls may keep drivers’ eyes on the road, but they’re still distracting

Voice controls may help drivers keep their eyes on the road, but a new study suggests that they don't prevent distraction.

Siri for iOS 7 is a man! And he can now search Wikipedia or Bing…

Apple's personal assistant app Siri is getting a makeover, including a new voice. Siri can now have a male or female voice, search Twitter, change settings, and more.
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Get your iDrive on: Apple slots Siri into the dashboard of a dozen automakers

Outside of basic iPod and iPhone connectivity for music and phone calls, Apple has lagged behind Microsoft and others in getting a toehold in cars' infotainment systems. That will be changing soon.

Hands on: Google Now for iOS beats Siri, but needs integration

Google Now, Google's voice search tool, has made its way to iOS via the Google Search app. It's powerful, responsive, but maybe too hidden for most users.

Google Now is … now available on iPhone and iPad!

Google has launched a revamped version of its search app on the iPhone and iPad containing Google Now, it's Siri competitor.

Siri is a secret spy! It reports your dirty questions back to Apple

Apple recently confirmed that questions asked to Siri are stored by the company for two years.

Amazon buys Siri-esque Evi, planning voice-based shopping assistant?

Amazon has bought British start-up Evi, akin to Apple's Siri, for $26 million, rumored to be launching a new voice-based shopping guide

Yahoo and Apple in talks over deeper iOS integration, report says

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Trapit launches Publisher Suite so that all apps can become news reader apps

Trapit is offering publishers full access to the very Artificial Intelligence that powers Siri and Trapit to build their own newsreader apps.
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Apple job postings suggest Siri expansion

Thanks to an inventive app developer, you can control Siri with the power of your mind

"Siri, what am I thinking?" Imagine asking that question using only your mind.
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How to use Siri to mediate a conversation between an iMac and a vintage Mac 512K

The not-so-amazing race: Will Chevy or Honda be first to offer Siri Eyes Free system?

Chevy owners, not Honda owners, will be first on the block to enjoy Siri onboard their new cars. With Siri Eyes Free, users will be able to call upon the iPhone-based helper to make calls, activate the radio, compose texts, and much more.

Hands on: Siri sibling Tempo takes smart calendar to a whole new level

Need a little help getting your line together? Tempo Smart Calendar is your solution. From the makers of Siri, this app is an ultimate organization tool.
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Is Siri coming to the next version of Mac OS X?

Imagine hearing "What can I help you with?" from your MacBook's speakers. A recent job posting suggests that Siri may be coming to Mac OS X.

Honda and Acura first automakers to offer Siri “Eyes Free”

Nine automakers have agreed to welcome Siri into their vehicles. Honda and Acura are the fist out the gate for 2013 on selected models. Unfortunately, details on what Siri will be capable of accomplishing are slim.
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No buttons, no problem: Here’s how touchscreens work when you can’t see