Recently, WPS Office launched its AI voice transcription feature, which is enhanced by WPS AI technology and deeply integrated with WPS cloud documents, providing users with a faster, more accurate, and smarter voice-to-text experience. This new feature not only supports real-time recording and audio import for voice-to-text conversion but also enables translations between multiple languages, including Chinese and English, ensuring the integrity of recording files. Even if there is an unexpected exit during the recording process, users can return to the task and continue recording.

Recently, Rivian's Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid confirmed in a showroom in Venice, California, that the Rivian R1T and R1S models will feature a new AI voice assistant set to launch in 2025. This assistant will support text-to-speech messaging functionalities, aimed at enhancing the user's intelligent experience within the vehicle. Bensaid mentioned that the team started developing the text messaging voice integration feature two years ago, but the current solutions did not meet the company's standards.

Recently, according to Bloomberg, Apple is developing a new voice assistant, Siri, which will utilize advanced large language models (LLMs) technology to achieve a more natural conversational experience. This move aims to close the gap with competitors, as products like Google's Gemini Live have demonstrated higher naturalness in conversational capabilities in recent years. According to sources, the new Siri assistant will completely replace the current Siri interface used by customers, with a planned release in 2026.

Kunlun Tech Co., Ltd. recently announced the launch of its latest product 'Skywork 4.0' and the real-time voice dialogue assistant Skyo. This advancement marks the company's deepening development in the field of artificial intelligence, dedicated to providing a better user experience. Skyo is an intelligent voice interaction product with quick response and multilingual conversation capabilities, able to initiate dialogues and interrupt in real-time. The product also features emotional responses and personalized voice customization, aiming to provide users with warm and thoughtful companionship.

Google officially launched the new Gemini application on the Apple App Store, introducing the voice interaction feature Gemini Live, marking a significant breakthrough in the smart voice assistant field. Meanwhile, Apple's plan to integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT into Siri also indicates an intensifying competition in this area. As an upgraded version of Bard released by Google in 2023, Gemini is

Recently, Google launched a new AI voice assistant, Gemini Live, which allows users to engage in more natural conversations and supports 10 languages. Initially, Gemini Live was only available to paying users, but now all iOS and Android users can download and use it for free. Users can experience smoother human-machine interaction through the application, breaking the limitations of traditional voice assistants. One of the features of Gemini Live is its ability to conduct multi-turn conversations.

Recently, reports have emerged that Amazon's plans to revamp its smart voice assistant, Alexa, have been delayed yet again, with the new launch date pushed to 2025. According to Bloomberg, insiders familiar with the matter stated that Alexa's AI team was informed that the new version, originally set to launch this year, has now been forced to delay. As early as September last year, Amazon announced plans for a major overhaul of Alexa, which will be equipped with intelligence similar to ChatGPT, enabling it to provide more natural and engaging interactions.

According to Bloomberg, Amazon's voice assistant Alexa was originally scheduled for a major AI overhaul by the end of this year, but it now appears to be delayed until 2025. The upgrade is intended to make Alexa smarter and more powerful, with improved conversational abilities and the capability to handle new tasks. The report also details issues encountered during testing the AI-enhanced version of Alexa. For instance, beta users reported that the AI sometimes provided lengthy, convoluted answers that were not entirely relevant to the original query.

OpenAI once again leads the trend in artificial intelligence technology with the launch of the brand new gpt-4o-audio-preview model. This model not only showcases impressive capabilities in speech generation and analysis but also opens up new possibilities for human-computer interaction. Let's delve into the features of this innovative model and its potential applications. The core functionalities of gpt-4o-audio-preview include three main aspects: first, it can generate natural and fluent voice responses based on text, serving applications such as voice assistants and virtual customer service.

Healthcare AI company Suki announced that it has successfully raised $70 million in new funding. This funding will be used for the development of its products, including an AI-driven voice assistant designed for clinical practitioners. Caption note: Image generated by AI, image licensed from provider Midjourney. Suki's founder and CEO Punit Soni stated, "The demand for AI in the healthcare industry is growing, and we are proud to offer a fully functional solution that seamlessly interoperates with existing tools."

Salesforce has acquired the AI voice assistant startup Tenyx to enhance the interactivity of its customer service system and meet user needs through a natural and smooth conversational experience. Tenyx's technology has been applied in various fields such as e-commerce, healthcare, and hospitality, and will become an essential part of Salesforce's customer service system. The transaction is expected to be completed by October 31, 2024, with the Tenyx team joining Salesforce to continue product development. The acquisition aims to leverage AI fully.

Volkswagen announced that its voice assistant 'Plus Speech', developed in collaboration with Cerence, will officially launch in the United States this week, integrated into the 2025 Jetta, Jetta GTI, and ID.4 (82kWh battery) models. This feature can execute in-car commands, answer questions unrelated to driving, and provide more natural and fluent responses using various data sources, including ChatGPT, via the internet. The 'IDA' feature allows drivers and passengers to express their needs by saying 'Hi IDA'.

Amazon has announced the launch of an improved version of its voice assistant, named 'Remarkable Alexa', which is primarily based on Anthropic's Claude AI model. This move aims to enhance Alexa's performance and address accuracy issues in understanding user commands and needs. The new assistant will introduce several practical features, such as daily AI-generated news summaries, a child-specific chatbot, and conversational shopping tools. Expected to be released in mid-October, it will operate on a subscription model with a monthly fee of approximately $5 to $10.

LG will showcase its first smart home hub ThinQ ON at the IFA 2024 technology fair. This hub integrates artificial intelligence technology, allowing it to connect and control LG appliances and third-party devices, supporting Thread, Matter, and Wi-Fi. The ThinQ ON features a compact and rounded design, doubling as a smart speaker with an integrated LG AI voice assistant that can understand natural language, interpret context, and learn user preferences to provide a personalized experience. The device is powered by a self-developed AI chipset and supports Matter certification.

LG announced the launch of its first dedicated smart home hub - ThinQ ON - ahead of IFA 2024. This compact, round white hub functions as a smart speaker and is equipped with an AI voice assistant. ThinQ ON uses advanced AI technology to control LG appliances and other smart home devices via Matter, Thread, and Wi-Fi connections, allowing for monitoring of device usage and personalized adjustments. Its Matter certification ensures compatibility with various network connections and compatibility with LG and third-party devices, enhancing the user experience.

Amazon is set to launch a fully revamped version of its Alexa personal voice assistant in October, introducing features such as the AI-generated news summary called 'Smart Briefing', which will require a subscription to access. The new Alexa aims to enhance daily engagement, particularly regarding the accuracy of political news and information security. The AI-generated news summary feature has become a focal point of user demand, with subscription costs expected to reach up to $10 per month. Additionally, Amazon plans to expand Alexa's presence in e-commerce and children's entertainment through 'Project Banyan'.

Samsung has announced the introduction of AI features for its smart appliances, highlighting the smart fridge's support for AI-generated wallpaper. Users can customize the fridge display wallpaper by choosing themes, categories, and artistic styles. This feature requires a Wi-Fi connection and is limited to generating five wallpapers daily. Additionally, Samsung has upgraded the Bixby voice assistant to enhance smart home control capabilities, allowing it to understand complex commands and remember conversations, making interactions with appliances more natural. However, the Bixby upgrade is only available for select models launched in 2024, including the Bespoke series of refrigerators.

'Ask Little Universe' AI search feature in the Instant App innovatively combines audio content with in-depth knowledge search, providing voice-based deep analysis and recommendation services. Users can search using keywords to obtain not only text summaries but also relevant audio content on various topics, such as sports analysis and historical discussions. Key features include personalized recommendations, retro interface design, and in-depth exploration of vast audio content. However, there is an issue of outdated data, such as information regarding retirement age. This feature offers users a rich and diverse experience.