Tag Archives: Listening

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Is Google listening? Here’s how to stop it  USA TODAY Source link

Google is introducing new features for Android 13 that should make it easier for users to transition between different audio devices when listening to music. Announced at CES 2023, media notifications will ask users if they want to switch over to a different listening device based on their proximity, allowing you to seamlessly transition between your phone, speakers, headphones, TV, car, and more. This feature uses the cross-device software development kit (SDK) released by Google last year…. Source link

I use my voice to get a lot done. Siri sets meetings for me, silences my phone, and lots more. Tap or click for five simple voice commands you’ll use all the time. An Amazon Echo can help you find your phone, lock the front door and drop in to chat with loved ones. Tap or click for the things I always ask Alexa to help with. What’s the downside of always-on devices that listen for commands? Nearly all voice-activated technology uses microphones that listen for “wake words.” That means… Source link

Since Google launched its Search Off the Record podcast and Google Webmasters Google Search News video series, SEO professionals have had more insight into the search engine’s recent inner workings and changes. Both the podcast and video series include Google’s senior webmaster trends analyst, John Mueller, who also streams SEO office hour videos where he answers questions from SEO pros and webmasters around the world. Over the years, Mueller has received his fair share of criticism from… Source link