Silent Speakers A common term for the rapidly spreading Amazon Echo and Google Home voice assistants is smart speakers. It’s a bit ironic that we use “smart speakers” — these devices spend most of their time listening. The number of active smart speakers has grown consistently since the Amazon Echo launched in 2014, and the total number of installed devices is expected to overtake tablets by 2021. By looking at sales alone, these devices are a huge success, yet the usage story remains unclear. The devices have made their way into our homes, but the current capabilities are … underwhelming.
Alexa, What Did I Say Last Week? 🗣
Alexa, What Did I Say Last Week? 🗣
Alexa, What Did I Say Last Week? 🗣
Silent Speakers A common term for the rapidly spreading Amazon Echo and Google Home voice assistants is smart speakers. It’s a bit ironic that we use “smart speakers” — these devices spend most of their time listening. The number of active smart speakers has grown consistently since the Amazon Echo launched in 2014, and the total number of installed devices is expected to overtake tablets by 2021. By looking at sales alone, these devices are a huge success, yet the usage story remains unclear. The devices have made their way into our homes, but the current capabilities are … underwhelming.