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Ex-Siri team working on new AI to answer questions that Apple's Siri already answersA group of former Siri engineers have begun work on a next-generation digital assistant that they say will outsmart any of the current offerings, but…
... kind of "Siri expansion pack." Where Siri represented a revolutionary ... Alpha computational knowledge engine, Siri promptly informs users that ... moving rapidly to enhance Siri. Since its introduction, ... all still potential," said Siri funder Gary Morgenthaler, ... -
HP courted Apple, now in talks with Google for 'Enterprise Siri' to boost corporate salesAs it looks to rebound after years of slumping performance, old-guard Silicon Valley firm Hewlett-Packard reportedly held talks with relative newcome…
... a new type of "Enterprise Siri" system that would allow its ... from Nuance, which also powers Siri, and data warehousing and management ... -
Apple reportedly building out Boston Siri team, suggests rapid build-out of proprietary techA report on Monday claims Apple is bolstering its Siri research team in Cambridge, Mass., bringing in new blood and expanding into a larger office as…
... claims Apple is bolstering its Siri research team in Cambridge, Mass ... in 2007. As Apple's Siri currently relies on licensed ... to have created a special Siri development team, which includes former ... 2013. Apple's next-generation Siri virtual assistant will debut ... -
Apple Watch features include fitness tracking, Apple Pay, Siri & inductive chargingPromising that the Apple Watch will "redefine what people expect from a watch," Apple showcased a wide variety of functions for its upcoming wearable…
... 's voice-controlled personal assistant, Siri, which can be invoked through ... -
How to enable and use 'Hey Siri' handsfree mode in iOS 8Apple's voice-controlled personal assistant Siri becomes even more powerful with iOS 8, including an entirely hands-free mode that allows users to as…
... voice-controlled personal assistant Siri becomes even more powerful ... , choosing General, and then Siri. From there, simply ensure ... developer beta releases of Siri, the system would respond ... currently audible. Currently, however, Siri will simply tell the ... -
Siri partners with Shazam to recognize songs in iOS 8Users running iOS 8 on their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch can now ask Siri to listen to what song is currently playing and will identify it via Shazam,…
... will attempt to recognize it. Siri responds to inquiries such ... the command "Name that tune." Siri responds to the inquiries with ... works with the new "Hey Siri" handsfree mode available in ... apps or connected accessories available, Siri lets them know that the ... -
AAA says Apple's Siri causes potentially dangerous driver distractionsAccording to a new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, hands- and eyes-free infotainment and smartphone control systems can be dangerousl…
... capabilities of Apple's Siri virtual assistant running in ... rates. While interacting with Siri causes a high level ... 's findings (PDF link), Siri evaluation comprised sending/receiving ... messages and interacting with Siri's above-mentioned features, ... -
Amazon's 'Echo' is a standalone Siri-like virtual assistant for the homeIn a surprise announcement on Thursday, Amazon revealed a new first-party hardware product class in "Echo," an Internet-connected virtual assistant s…
... few similarities with Apple's Siri, Microsoft's Cortana and Google ... -
Microsoft highlights lack of new Siri features to promote Cortana in new adMicrosoft on Friday released a short ad bashing lack of enhancing Siri when it released the latest iPhone 6 models, expectedly touting Windows Phone-…
... new phone. Congratulations," Cortana says. Siri responds, "Yes, I got ... curious as to whether Siri was granted enhanced functionality ... using traffic report data? Siri, in deadpan monotone, repeats ... . Microsoft first went after Siri earlier this year when ... -
Apple Maps gets 9 new Flyover locations, Siri adds international movie timesApple on Friday pushed out an update to two first party services, bringing Flyover to nine new locales including Avignon, France, while expanding int…
... international movie showtime support for Siri. The latest Maps Flyover additions ... places of interest. As for Siri, the voice-recognizing virtual assistant ... -
Review: Mobile Home puts Siri in the driver's seatApple's Siri is a great tool for safely automating iPhone tasks while driving, but under certain circumstances the virtual assistant can only be summ…
... your iPhone configured to allow Siri to work when the phone ... Home is able to prompt Siri; pressing the button will simply ... physical home button that prompts Siri for you. We would ... Duplicates existing functionality of "Hey, Siri" Inconvenient need to wake from ... -
Google announces 40 new third-party integrations for Siri competitor Google NowSearch giant Google on Friday revealed that it will allow select Android apps to integrate with Google Now --?the company's answer to Apple's Siri di…
... 's answer to Apple's Siri digital assistant -- allowing users of ... to be considering expanding the Siri API, though such a change ... number of new features to Siri in iOS 8, including integration ... -
Anyone else notice Siri's a lot better sounding?<p>I know that iOS 8.3 promises to further improve Siri, but starting around Monday Siri's voice output started sounding a ton better. It's very natu…
I know that iOS 8.3 promises to further improve Siri, but starting around Monday Siri's voice output started sounding a ton better. It's very natural and smooth. She even got bass right in a music context! Anyone else getting this? -
Review: Outdoor Tech Chips helmet headphones, a Siri-compatible Bluetooth ski accessorySkiers and snowboarders looking to listen to music and stay connected while on the mountain should check out the Chips Bluetooth headphones from Outd…
... headset is also compatible with Siri, and features an integrated ... it's easy to use. Siri integration is particularly welcome, ... input option Microphone allows Siri and phone call support Cons: Microphone and Siri have trouble hearing properly ... -
Siri and the name "Anita"<p>So my wife's name is Anita. I find it impossible to use her name in a text message dictated through Siri. For example, I say "I'll ask Anita and g…
... a text message dictated through Siri. For example, I say "I ... get back to you" and Siri writes "I'll ask I ... there any tricks that help Siri understand these kind of homonyms ... -
Apple to reveal new Apple TV with App Store, Siri & A8 CPU at WWDC in June - reportApple is planning to take the wraps off of a brand new Apple TV set-top box, featuring Siri integration and support for a native App Store, at its an…
... TV set-top box, featuring Siri integration and support for ... TV will also reportedly support Siri voice input, as well ... prices. Meanwhile, the addition of Siri could bring new smart ... the next-generation device beyond Siri. Speculation about a motion-controlled ... -
Apple expands Siri support to 9 new countries, CarPlay to 6 regionsAs part of its iOS 8.3 rollout on Wednesday, Apple flipped the switch on various Siri features in nine new countries, while adding CarPlay capabiliti…
... Availability webpage, the additions introduce Siri to Brazil, Denmark, India, Netherlands ... through Apple's Siri virtual assistant. Another feature, Siri Sports scores, also ... integration. When Apple first introduced Siri in 2011, full feature availability ... -
Apple revamps Siri informational webpage with example interactions, fresh graphical styleAlongside Wednesday's iOS 8.3 rollout with expanded international support for Siri, Apple launched a redesigned expository webpage that helps explain…
... with expanded international support for Siri, Apple launched a redesigned ... a list of possible Siri interactions and tips, arranged ... as piecemeal section updates, Siri's relaunched webpage could ... . Earlier today, Apple expanded Siri capabilities to nine new ... -
Apple posts Apple Watch 'Guided Tours' for Phone Calls, Siri, Maps and Music [updated with video]Apple on Wednesday added four more videos to its Apple Watch Guided Tours webpage covering Phone Calls, Siri interaction, Maps navigation and Music p…
... Tours webpage covering Phone Calls, Siri interaction, Maps navigation and ... s side button or invoking Siri. On-screen user interface ... interact with Apple Watch. Activating Siri is as easy as ... Watch and saying, "Hey Siri." It appears Siri is as full-featured ... -
Apple beefing up Siri, speech and language teams with wave of new openingsApple on Wednesday and Thursday opened up several job listings related to speech technology, Siri, and language recognition, suggesting intensified w…
... listings related to speech technology, Siri, and language recognition, suggesting intensified ... products, AppleInsider has discovered. The Siri positions, posted on Thursday, include ... becoming increasingly important to Apple. Siri is present on every current ... -
Apple not guilty of patent infringement with Siri, Chinese court saysApple has won a decisive victory in a long-running intellectual property fight over Siri in China, as the Beijing Higher People's Court has decided t…
... -running intellectual property fight over Siri in China, as the Beijing ... . "The move means Apple's Siri voice recognition system did not ... Apple in 2012, alleging that Siri violated Zhizhen patents used on ... -
Apple details new 'AppleBot' web crawler used by Siri and SpotlightApple has confirmed the existence of a long-rumored web crawling service -- first noticed last November --?and provided some details of its operation…
... a crawler that primarily serves Siri and Spotlight. Both services offer ... -
First Apple Watch update released: Watch OS 1.0.1 improves Siri, standing activities, calorie countiApple on Tuesday released Watch OS 1.0.1, its first-ever software update for the newly released Apple Watch, addressing a myriad of bugs and issues, …
... issues, including improved performance for Siri, measuring standing activities, counting calories ... , the update improves performance for: Siri Measuring standing activity Calculating calories ... -
Watch Effect: Apple Watch hints at a Siri who's always just a shout awayPairing an Apple Watch with an iPhone makes Siri easier to access than ever. But with a new voice-controlled Apple TV said to be on the horizon, Siri…
... immediately get to work. "Hey Siri" functionality was actually introduced ... it clear how "Hey Siri" functionality could become even ... generation Apple TV will include Siri voice control support, serving ... for an always-on Siri are nearly limitless, ranging ... -
Apple unveils iOS 9 with smarter Siri, public transit in Maps, iPad split-screen multitaskingApple's next-generation mobile operating system, iOS 9, will focus on enhanced system intelligence, numerous improvements to built-in apps, new iPad-…
... key feature in the new Siri is enhanced intelligence: The ... connect Safari links to reminders. "Siri Suggestions" also offer apps ... There users can search, see Siri Suggestions, find recommended nearby ... find where they are going. Siri is also compatible with ... -
Inside iOS 9: Siri Suggestions, news, apps & more on Apple's revamped search screenApple has introduced an entirely new home screen in iOS 9 that presents users with intelligent, contextually aware information, including frequently …
... "Spotlight," with the company's Siri artificial intelligence taking over in ... department. That includes the new Siri Suggestions feature on the search ... to show more or less Siri Suggestions, Maps points of interest ... -
Inside iOS 9: Siri brings new smarts to sports, weather, photos, and more in iOS 9With Siri replacing Spotlight in iOS 9, Apple's personal digital assistant has received a new brain that lets her retrieve information sports and wea…
... been available via Spotlight and Siri, but iOS 9 expands ... forecasts along with current conditions. Siri now seems to have ... the Kayak search result. Additionaly, Siri now comes with more ... context-aware reminder --?for instance, Siri could prompt users to ... -
Apple's Siri, Spotlight extend Google-like search inside iOS 9 apps, without tracking usersThe biggest announcement at WWDC--with the most relevance to developers and end users--appears to be new Apple's Siri and Spotlight search services t…
... to be new Apple's Siri and Spotlight search services that ... again in a Spotlight or Siri search. And once enough different ... -
Social media prank prompts accidental 911 calls through Apple's SiriA social media prank is likely responsible for a rash of Siri-based 911 calls made over the weekend in the Canadian city of Regina, Saskatchewan, loc…
... responsible for a rash of Siri-based 911 calls made over ... to say "9/11" to Siri, referring to the September 11 ... attacks in the United States. Siri is believed to have interpreted ... Apple has worked to improve Siri since it was integrated into ... -
How to make Apple Music do more with Siri voice commandsWhile Apple Music has drawn a lot of comparions with other streaming services, like Spotify and Google Music, on iOS it does have at least one specia…
... at least one special trick: Siri voice commands. On a basic level, listeners can ask Siri to play a song, album ... is already in progress, asking Siri to play something new will ... already lined up. In general Siri is fairly intelligent about recognizing ...
