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Hackers Can Use Ultrasonic Waves to Secretly Control Voice Assistant Devices

Researchers have discovered a new means to target voice-controlled devices by propagating ultrasonic waves through solid materials in order to…

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Hackers Can Silently Control Your Google Home, Alexa, Siri With Laser Light

A team of cybersecurity researchers has discovered a clever technique to remotely inject inaudible and invisible commands into voice-controlled devices…

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The 7 most important announcements from Microsoft Ignite – TechCrunch

It’s Microsoft Ignite this week, the company’s premier event for IT professionals and decision-makers. But it’s not just about new…

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Google Assistant, navigation and apps coming to GM vehicles starting in 2021 – TechCrunch

GM is turning to Google to provide in-vehicle voice, navigation and other apps in its Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC…

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Porsche is integrating Apple Music into the all-electric Taycan – TechCrunch

Porsche said Monday it will integrate Apple Music into its upcoming all-electric Taycan sports car, the first time the music…

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Microsoft tweaks privacy policy to admit humans can listen to Skype Translator and Cortana audio – TechCrunch

Microsoft is the latest tech giant to amend its privacy policy after media reports revealed it uses human contractors to…

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Spotify launches voice-enabled ads on mobile devices in a limited U.S. test – TechCrunch

Spotify is increasing its investment in voice technology, as hinted at earlier this week on the company’s earnings call with…

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The damage of defaults – TechCrunch

Apple popped out a new pair of AirPods this week. The design looks exactly like the old pair of AirPods….

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Over a quarter of US adults now own a smart speaker, typically an Amazon Echo – TechCrunch

U.S. smart speaker owners grew 40 percent over 2018 to now reach 66.4 million — or 26.2 percent of the…

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Amazon stops selling stick-on Dash buttons – TechCrunch

Amazon has confirmed it’s retired physical stick-on Dash buttons from sale — in favor of virtual alternatives that let Prime…