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Apr15

Technologies That Power Voice Assistant

Posted by Firdaus on Apr 15, 2022

Technologies That Power Voice Assistant While it may appear simple and easy to just talk to a computer such as voice apps to carry out a particular task and they just get to process it and perform what they are supposed to do with so much ease. There is therefore no doubt that behind this functionality are some technologies that ensure the actual operation of the voice assistants which can also be called voice apps. The technologies used to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of voice assistant includes voice recognition and artificial intelligence. Voice recognition, from its name, implies the ability to recognize and accurately interpret voices and this works by picking an analog signal from the user’s voice and making sure it is turned into a digital signal. After that, the computer as well picks the digital signal and attempts to match it up with words and sentences to recognize the user’s intention. In doing this, the computer needs a database of existing words and phrases in an assigned language to be able to accurately match the digital signal. Pattern recognition is what it means to check the input signal with the existing database, and the basic force and operations behind this technology in voice assistants or voice apps are voice recognition. Another important technology to look at in technologies that powers voice apps are what is called Artificial Intelligence, and in simple terms, this is using machines to simulate and replicate what human intelligence can produce, four approaches were that accurately defined what machine does concerning what humans can do, these for approaches where thinking humanly, thinking rationally, acting humanly, and acting rationally, while the first two deal with reasoning, the second two deal with actual behavior. Artificial Intelligence is seen as a computer system created to do tasks that fundamentally require human interaction. However, these systems can improve upon themselves using machine learning, and this is more like a subset of the main set which is artificial intelligence. Machine learning is where programs are created without the usage of human developers manually creating the program. Instead of having to write out the exact and complete program on their own, the human developer creates Artificial Intelligence patterns to learn and then gives Artificial Intelligence a large volume of data to work through and study. So instead of...

Apr12

Confirmed: FDA Approves Fitbit AFib-Detecting Algorithm

Posted by Jane Danes on Apr 12, 2022

Confirmed: FDA Approves Fitbit AFib-Detecting Algorithm

The feature was previously seen in the Apple Watch. https://blog.google/technology/health/check-up-consumer-developments-2022/ FDA Approved the Technology In March, Google announced that it sought US FDA to approve a new atrial fibrillation-detecting technology that it would include in FitBit wearables. “In 2020, the team launched the Fitbit Heart Study, with nearly half a million people who use Fitbit. The goal was to test our PPG (Photoplethysmography) AFib algorithm, which passively looks at heart rate data, to alert people to signs of an irregular heart rhythm.” Google Today, Google confirmed that the FDA just approved its algorithm tech. AFib detection is a popular feature in wearables. Millions of people in the world suffer from a certain form of irregular heartbeat. With this condition, the risk of stroke increases by 5x. Wearables are no longer the devices that you wear to count your steps. They have evolved and included features that are vital to the wearer’s health. Fitbit’s AFib technology has heart-rate sensors. It detects blood volume changes. When your heart beats, the blood vessels expand and contract. How they contract and expand depends on the changes in blood volume. The PPG detects the changes right from your wrist. The measurements determine the rhythm. The algorithm detects it and finds irregularities and signs of atrial fibrillation. This new tech offers an always-on approach to AFib detection. With a consistent monitor, the device can check when the user is sleeping or at rest. When the wearer is asleep, it’s often the optimal time to detect irregularities. The company prepares to launch Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications. It’s a new feature based on its current algorithm. It can alert the wearers to potential heart problems. When it is used in combination with an ECG app, it can provide healthcare professionals with more data about their patients to reach an early diagnosis. Not to Be Used to Diagnose Heart Disease Fitbit can’t diagnose heart conditions. Thus, it can’t replace ECG, 2D echo, and other tests to determine the condition of one’s heart. However, if the device could notify atrial fibrillation, the wearer can choose to go to the doctor to confirm. Of course, additional tests are needed to confirm such conditions. Fitbit isn’t the first wearable with such a feature. Apple Watch could also tell the wearer if he/she has AFib. If the Watch detects irregular heart rhythms 5 times, it...

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Jan15

Alexa brings the latest news from The New York Times

Posted By Martha Papadimitriou on Jan 15, 2019

It seems that smart speakers have found a place in our home and they are going to stay for good! And the publishing establishment The New York Times seems to have figured out a way to use its popularity in order to enter more homes. The famous paper is launching some interesting new audio products designed for Alexa devices. The new service will include a daily news briefing, weekly quiz, and audio content that will be connected to...

Oct10

Google announces the release date and pricing for Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, and new gadgets

Posted By Francis Rey on Oct 10, 2018

Google has finally revealed Tuesday the release date and pricing of its highly-awaited Pixel 3 phone. The tech giant was at a New York City press event to broadcast its latest products. It also announced its new Chromebook tablet-laptop Pixel Slate, and Google Home Hub – a Google Home smart speaker with built-in display and Google Assistant. Google Pixel 3 The Pixel 3 follows Pixel 2 from last year. It will come with...

May01

Facebook’s Oculus Go finally goes on sale in 23 countries

Posted By Ola Ric on May 1, 2018

After seven months of waiting for the arrival of the Oculus Go standalone device, Facebook has finally launched it into the market. Starting at $199 for the 32GB model and $259 for the 64GB, the device is available in 23 countries where users will have the opportunity to enjoy quality the VR technology that is not dependent on a computer. It is a launch that everyone at Facebook is clearly excited about, especially with Mark...

Apr19

Amazon makes Alexa more personal with custom responses

Posted By Ola Ric on Apr 19, 2018

Amazon is constantly improving Alexa—and why not, the market does not allow complacency. Google and Microsoft are always looking for ways to improve on their services, leaving Amazon with no option but to keep updating its smart home device. Talking about improvements, Amazon has added a new way to create Alexa skills—and no coding skills needed. You will be able to customize diverse questions along with personal answers as well as...

Mar13

Alexa now allows you to place calls and send messages on tablets

Posted By Ola Ric on Mar 13, 2018

I knew from the very first time Alexa was launched into the market that the power assistant from Amazon will only get better. Now, Amazon is going a step further by allowing you to make free calls and messages with Alexa without an Echo. You can place all calls—and that includes video calls, and send messages from Android tablets, iPads and Amazon Fire models [no surprise there]. All you have to do is to ask Alexa to get in touch; but...

Mar12

Amazon’s Alexa can now handle back-to-back requests

Posted By Ola Ric on Mar 12, 2018

Amazon has got something really interesting, and I think you might just love it—but that is if you an Alexa user. Going forward, you no longer need to speak or say the command word “Hey Alexa” as a prefix before every single command. It could yet be the most useful feature since the powerful home assistant was launched into the market by the ecommerce giant sometimes ago. The new feature is called Follow-Up-Mode, and it allows Alexa...

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Technologies That Power Voice Assistant

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Facebook’s Oculus Go finally goes on sale in 23 countries

Amazon makes Alexa more personal with custom responses

Alexa now allows you to place calls and send messages on tablets

Amazon’s Alexa can now handle back-to-back requests

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