Microsoft’s Siri Rival to be Available on Android, Apple Devices

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Description: Microsoft is attempting to define the competitive landscape of who can create the most effective and efficient “virtual assistant” to help simplify our lives. Source: Globe and Mail Date: March 13, 2015 Microsoft is working on an advanced version of its competitor to Apple’s Siri, using research from an artificial intelligence project called “Einstein.”Microsoft has been running… Read more »

After $30 Billion Mistake, Can Tim Cook Manage Apple?

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Description: After another astounding year for Apple it appears that questions are arising about CEO Tim Cook. Although Apple’s stock has risen 74% since his August 2011 take-over, major issues with Apple Maps have damaged his successful launch of  iPhone 5. Source: Forbes Date: October 1, 2012   The flaws with Apple Maps and previously with Apple’s voice recognition software, Siri,… Read more »

Speech Smack-Down: Siri vs. Android Voice Actions

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Description: Apple’s Siri personal assistant app on the iPhone 4S can do even more than Google’s Voice Actions and provides intelligence that Android doesn’t yet match Source: www.businessweek.com/ Date: Oct 18, 2011 Apple (AAPL) reported on Monday, Oct. 17, that it has sold 4 million iPhone 4S handsets in the debut weekend of the new… Read more »