Voice-activated technology19 Mar 2025Smart tech trial for vulnerable adults extendedDevices are being used in people's homes to support their care needs, Wolverhampton Council says.19 Mar 202521 Sep 2024Smart tech service for vulnerable people launchedWoking Borough Council will install items such as video doorbells and voice controlled lights.21 Sep 202417 Aug 2023'Sexist' Alexa didn't answer Lionesses win questionAmazon admits error after voice assistant replied to semi-final query by saying there was no match.17 Aug 20234 Jul 2023Child speech support boards launched in parksMore than 300 communications boards are installed in public spaces to help youngsters.4 Jul 20233 Feb 2023Have we fallen out of love with voice assistants?Worries over privacy and the cost of living have curbed interest in voice assistants like Alexa.3 Feb 20231 Feb 2023Dad watched daughter, 5, on Alexa app from pubThe 30-year-old loses custody of his daughter after leaving her home alone to go drinking.1 Feb 20237 Jan 2022Google hit with US import ban over Sonos patentsUS trade commission rules against the tech giant over the use of smart-speaker technology.7 Jan 202214 Oct 2021Neighbour wins privacy row over smart doorbellThe Amazon devices were found to invade privacy and break data laws in a landmark UK case.14 Oct 20211 Jul 2021Parents of children called Alexa challenge AmazonYoungsters are being bullied over their name - also the default wake word for the tech firm's smart speakers.1 Jul 2021...
