March 13, 2026

Why physical AI is becoming manufacturing’s next advantage

For decades, manufacturers have pursued automation to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and stabilize operations. That approach delivered meaningful gains, but it is no longer enough. Today’s manufacturing leaders face a different challenge: how to grow amid labor constraints, rising complexity, and increasing pressure to innovate faster without sacrificing safety, quality, or trust. The next phase…

Amazon introduces new Echo Pop Kids, kids tablets and a family-friendly Alexa experience

September 20, 2023
Among the new devices introduced at today’s Amazon fall devices event, the company introduced new products for families with kids. The company showcased two new models of Echo Pop Kids, the newer smaller Echoes with a screen, including those with ties to Disney. The new devices come in two designs, Marvel’s Avengers and Disney Princes. […]

Amazon unveils next-gen Echo Frames starting at $269.99

September 20, 2023
Amazon today unveiled a new generation of Echo Frames, its lineup of Alexa-powered glasses, with enhanced speech processing, better noise isolation and a $269.99 price tag. The new Echo Frames are 15% thinner and last for six hours on a charge (with continuous media playback or talk time) — an improvement over the previous gen. […]

Users can access emergency services with Alexa

September 20, 2023
At its annual fall event in Virginia today, Amazon announced Alexa Emergency Assist, a new subscription service that lets user contact emergency services through Echo devices. Users prompt the new Urgent Response feature by saying “Alexa, call for help.” Rather than going straight to 911, however, they’ll be connected to a “dedicated, professional-trained agent.” The […]

Amazon’s Alexa is getting a more natural-sounding voice

September 20, 2023
In addition to getting a generative AI-powered upgrade, and the ability to continue conversations without again using the wakeword “Alexa,” Amazon’s voice assistant is going to gain a more natural-sounding voice. The company introduced today an updated text-to-speech engine that’s now more context-aware of the user’s emotions and the tone of your voice, which then […]

Amazon brings generative AI to Alexa

September 20, 2023
During a press event this morning at its HQ2 headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, Amazon announced that it’ll soon use a new generative AI model to power new experiences across its Echo family of devices. “Our latest model has been specifically optimized for voice and the things we know our customers love — like having access […]

Amazon’s new Echo Show 8 arrives next month for $149

September 20, 2023
Amazon kicked off today’s Fall Devices Event with an update to its Echo Show 8. The small smart screen features smart home hub functionality and improved audio quality. The latter arrives by way of “custom-built spatial audio processing technology.” “We’ve also added room adaption technology that senses the acoustics of the space and then fine-tunes […]

Moving data through the supply chain with unprecedented speed

September 20, 2023
Product information is a powerful commodity in today’s digital economy. Making it accessible can let consumers know if an item contains allergens, help retailers respond swiftly to product recalls, and enable suppliers to track real-time inventory levels. But data can become siloed and inaccessible if organizations fail to make it easy to connect with. This…

Roblox acquires voice moderation startup Speechly

September 20, 2023
Two years after announcing voice chat was coming to Roblox, the gaming company has acquired a voice tech startup, Speechly, offering voice chat moderation, real-time transcription, and and Voice API that lets companies add AI voice technology and voice interfaces to their products and experiences. The Helsinki, Finland-based startup Speechly was founded in 2016 with […]