ZDNET's key takeaways Emerson launched its SmartVoice technology at CES 2026.SmartVoice devices don't require Wi-Fi or a hub; ...

Emerson Smart’s new appliances respond to voice commands, but they don’t need a smart speaker—or even a broadband ...

Perhaps you like the idea of controlling your home appliances with your voice, but aren’t super keen on a data center ...

Samsung’s latest update to its Family Hub smart fridge line adds a feature I’ve always wanted — voice-activated door opening ...

Sonos speakers have always been able to talk to one another over a wireless network, but now you can talk to them directly with your own voice. Focused on better privacy features than Google Assistant ...

Sonos devices have supported Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant for almost five years now. The Sonos One from 2017 was the first speaker the company made with built-in microphones, and almost every ...

As witnessed by this year's CES 2018 announcements from kitchen and bath fixture companies, Delta, KOHLER and Moen, everything that is turned on and off will soon be controllable by voice command. We ...

"Open Photos. Scroll up. Show numbers. 13." Over the years, Apple has frequently highlighted its accessibility work in commercials, but the ad that ran for a minute and a half during game 5 of the NBA ...

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Automotive voice recognition has been around for years, but it tends to go unused due to it generally being a bit rubbish.

Apple in iOS 13 added a Voice Control feature as an Accessibility option designed for those who need to use their iPhones and iPads without their hands. It allows for complete control of the operating ...