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We've all wanted to whip up cool cocktails when we have friends over. Google has always been somewhat helpful with recipes, but when it comes to drinks, most need a more visual instruction. So we turn to YouTube, only to find ourselves frantically tapping the screen to pause and replay the video with what we hope is the least sticky finger.
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The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is a coveted gathering place for thousands of companies to announce their latest gadgets. From walking cars and modular television screens to voice-controlled bathrooms and personal beer brewing machines, CES 2019 revealed something for everyone.
Voice tech events, Development, Google Assistant
Google Assistant Connect button and tablet shown at CES 2019. Credit: Engadget.
CES 2019 has been a whirlwind for everyone in consumer technology. Google, in particular, has been pulling out all the stops to challenge Amazon's dominance over the voice tech market.
One of Google's announcements is already making developers and manufacturers rub their hands together in anticipation. The Google Assistant Connect – a new way for third parties to integrate smart functions (like recognizing voice commands) without the encumbrance of computing them.
Voice assistant, IoT, Alexa skills
Earlier this year, Amazon Alexa announced the introduction of cooking capabilities in the Alexa Smart Home Skill API.
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In 2017, a Texas teen realized their neighbor had purchased a wireless printer. He also discovered their network was unsecured. Naturally, he began sending requests to wirelessly print a string of panic-inducing messages, including: “This is your printer. I have become self-aware. Run.”
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