Articles about virtual assistant

Facebook building a virtual assistant out of Seattle-area offices to rival Amazon’s Alexa

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with a statement from Facebook Facebook may be the next tech giant to… Read More

Amazon reveals number of Alexa devices sold as smart speaker competition heats up

Amazon says more than 100 million Alexa-powered devices have been sold, a figure that shows the company’s early lead in… Read More

Microsoft’s Cortana will now keep you accountable for promises you forgot you made

Cortana wants you to keep your promises. Microsoft’s virtual assistant, available on platforms including Windows 10, iOS and Android, has some… Read More