Category Virtual Assistants

Updates on virtual assistants like Siri, Alexa, and their AI advancements.

Apple opens Siri’s voice tuning to iOS 27 beta testers

Apple’s iOS 27 beta adds Siri voice customization with pace and expressivity controls as the assistant gets a more natural AI makeover.

AI browsers are turning the web into an assistant-driven workspace. Here are the leading Chrome and Safari alternatives in 2026.

Google Home Speaker delivers strong hardware, but Gemini for Home is still slow, inconsistent, and not fully ready.

Meta is charging for some smart glasses features, signaling a bigger smart glasses subscription trend across AI wearables and consumer tech.

Libby is adding AI content filters for ebooks and audiobooks, but OverDrive says it will rely on publisher self-labeling.

California strikes a Claude deal with Anthropic, giving state and local agencies discounted AI access as Newsom pushes AI in government.

Google is making Gemini image generation free for eligible U.S. users, expanding personalized AI that taps Google account data.

Apple’s Vision Pro chief is reportedly leaving for OpenAI, signaling a bigger AI hardware battle over smart glasses and next-gen devices.

Google Home Speaker impresses with strong audio and reliable voice pickup, but its success will hinge on Gemini and smarter controls.

Facebook is testing an AI companion app for creators with smart recommendations, comment tools and daily priorities to boost engagement.