Alexa and the Google Assistant didn't fare too well with all the Siri queries either. But hey, Google, when you can't read back Gmail and rivals Alexa and Siri can, clearly there's some important ...

Why this is important: Amazon recently launched Alexa+, a service that brings similar functionality to the Alexa platform.

We rate the attributes for going with Alexa, which is more widespread, or Google, which has caught up considerably since the smart speaker race began.

Since launching in 2014, Alexa has grown far beyond its original role as a simple voice assistant for music and reminders.

At this point, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant don't have a lot left to prove in terms of the basic appeal of the virtual, voice-driven assistant. Smart speakers and other devices that house ...

Abstract Teaching Note for HBS Case No. 722-462. Citation Yoffie, David B. "The Voice War Continues: Hey Google vs. Alexa vs. Siri in 2022." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 722-465, June 2022.

Image used with permission by copyright holder Hey Google, call Santa. Get your kids to say this line, and it will launch an interactive experience from your Google Assistant speaker.

In order to ask that follow-up question, you have to say “Hey, Siri,” “Hey, Google” or “Alexa” all over again. It’s a true annoyance in this first-world we live in.

Google is not listed among the more than 90 members of the initiative. Harman says the JBL Authentics 200, 300, and 500 smart speakers are scheduled be released in September for $329.99, $429.99 ...

Amazon 1. “Alexa, take my picture.” Using an Amazon Echo that has a camera attached, you can ask Alexa to take your picture—handy for those times you need a new shot for social media, maybe.

The Alexa speaker told me the same health implication that Google did: “Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of ...