Category Virtual Assistants

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

Amazon Alexa adds ‘Update Me When’ alerts to nudge shopping decisions

Amazon’s Alexa shopping feature adds Update Me When alerts, helping users track launches, releases and deals with Alexa shopping AI.

Fambot launches an AI chief of staff for families, using email, calendars and WhatsApp to help parents track schedules and chores.

Sonos app overhaul adds AI, new hardware and audio platform features as the company tries to recover from its 2024 software backlash.

Screen-free wearables are booming as users reject distraction, while AI, subscriptions and health tracking redefine the category.

Plaud launches AI earbuds with transcription, summaries and 4G case connectivity. Preorders are open now for $249.99.

Plaud launches AI note-taking earbuds with an eSIM case, transcription credits and agent tools, betting on wearable AI.

Relay is launching an AI microphone and macOS app that turns speech into text and actions, with hardware due in early 2027.

AI assistant startup Instinct raised $250 million in Series B funding, reaching a $2.5 billion valuation amid privacy concerns.

Google’s Gemini highlights the AI branding problem: too many modes, too much confusion, and a growing need for simpler, invisible AI experiences.

Google’s Gemini audio update adds cleaner transcription, jargon support, and 85+ languages while Gemini 3.5 Pro remains delayed.