Category Virtual Assistants

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

Meta’s Smart Glasses Are Joining the Subscription Economy

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.

Learn how Google Search settings now affect AI data training, what media is saved, and how to opt out in My Activity.

Meta smart glasses are getting a lower price, new styles and stronger AI features as the company tries to tackle privacy concerns.

Google Home update improves face and sound recognition with Familiar Faces, audio-aware clips, and smarter alerts in app version 4.20.