Microsoft in talks to acquire Siri speech recognition partner Nuance for $16B

Nuance Communications is allegedly in discussions with Microsoft over a potential acquisition of the voice recognition company, one that could value a technology provider behind voice analysis for Apple's Siri at approximately $16 billion.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 15

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Apple celebrates 45 years, WWDC 2021 announced, and our iOS feature wishlist on the AppleInsider Podcast

Stephen Robles 5 years ago 2

Future Siri may adjust speech based on environmental conditions, user input

Apple is researching how to detect environmental noise levels and user voice patterns so Siri can respond with a yell or a whisper as needed.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 7

Apple Maps adds speed camera alerts in more countries [u]

The Apple Maps speed camera feature in CarPlay with iOS 14, is now available in a number of new countries including the Netherlands and Belgium.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 9

Apple was leading buyer of AI companies between 2016 and 2020

Apple was the top acquirer of artificial intelligence companies from 2016 to 2020, beating out companies like Facebook, Google, and Microsoft.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 22

Apple clarifies that Siri isn't setting a default music service in iOS 14.5

Apple has clarified that a Siri feature in iOS 14.5 asking users to select a music service isn't actually setting a default streaming platform.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 1

Facebook pushes 'Hey Facebook' voice recognition to Oculus Quest, Portal displays

Facebook on Thursday announced a new Oculus Quest 2 VR headset and Portal smart display feature that enables owners to wake their devices with the phrase "Hey Facebook," closely following in the footsteps of virtual assistant software marketed by Apple, Google and Amazon.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 13

Apple researching voice accessibility features for Siri like stutter detection

Apple is working on making Siri and its other voice recognition technologies more accessible to users with atypical speech patterns.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 1

Sensibo Air now supports Apple HomeKit, Siri voice commands

Sensibo has added HomeKit and Siri voice command support to its family of Sensibo Air smart air conditioner controllers.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

How to share your driving ETA on iPhone

As handy as it is being able to share your exact location with someone directly from your iPhone, that doesn't tell them how long it's going to take you to get home. Here's how to have your iPhone do that automatically.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

Judge tosses lawsuit claiming Siri recorded users without their consent

A U.S. District Judge has handed a win to Apple by tossing out a lawsuit alleging that Siri records user conversations without their consent.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 2

How to change Siri's voice on iPhone or Mac

Whether it's because you don't like Apple's default choice of Siri voice, or because you simply want a change, you can change Siri's language, accent, and gender. Here's how to do it.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

How to change your default music player on iPhone and iPad to Spotify

Here's how to change your default music player on iPhone and iPad to Spotify, Pandora, and others in iOS 14.5.

Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago 0

Siri offers default music app options in iOS 14.5 beta

Apple is making it easier for iPhone users to use a music service they subscribe to, with Siri in the iOS 14.5 public beta offering to set their preferred app as the default for vocal requests.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 11

Apple may use sound to identify people or objects, and where they are

New research shows Apple is investigating how HomePod, or other devices, can use audio to estimate the distance to a speaking user, and also to identify the sounds around it.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

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