
Granola adds Mac dictation, signaling a bigger fight in voice AI productivity
Granola expands into Mac dictation as voice AI startups race to bundle meeting notes, typing and productivity tools.
Latest developments in voice recognition technology and its applications.

Granola expands into Mac dictation as voice AI startups race to bundle meeting notes, typing and productivity tools.
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Voice AI is booming, but execs say it still lacks its ChatGPT moment as speed, accuracy and transparency hold it back.

Modulate raised $25M to expand its voice AI platform for transcription, scam detection, emotion analysis and compliance monitoring.

Treble raised $18 million to expand its voice AI simulation platform for model makers, wearables, robotics and hardware testing.

Relay is launching an AI microphone and macOS app that turns speech into text and actions, with hardware due in early 2027.
Google’s Pixel 11 camera adds Magic Capture, faster Night Sight, Camera Looks and creator tools, with AI helping users shoot better photos.
Pixel Watch 5 adds offline Gemini, proactive AI and new health features, including breathing alerts, blood pressure trends and insulin resistance trends.

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

Google has officially launched Gemini Live, an innovative AI-powered assistant designed to enhance mobile device interactions. This latest feature, available to Gemini Advanced subscribers on…