Speech Technology eWeekly - January 21, 2014

Features

Make Way for Mobile: Wearables Will Rely on Speech

In an exclusive Q&A, Yankee Group analyst Raul Castañón explains why voice-controlled mobile apps will be all the rage in 2014.

Speech Technology News

Genesys Further Ventures into the Cloud with Ventriloquist Acquisition

The Ventriloquist acquisition strengthens Genesys' capabilities to personalize proactive customer interactions.

Ivona Enters Wearables Market with OrCam Partnership

The wearable computer connects to a user's glasses and can read aloud anything the user specifies.

Jabra Releases BIZ 2300 Headset Purpose-Built for the Contact Center

Jabra's new BIZ 2300 headsets offer improved speech recognition, durability and comfort for contact center environments.

American Greeting Adds Voice Option to Greeting Cards

Live Greetings app lets users add personal voice messages to custom interactive digital cards

New Jawbone ERA Headsets Promise Better Voice Recognition

Jawbone ERA offers a voice-based interface that lets users control Siri and Google Now without touching their phones.