Google is developing technology it hopes will translate foreign languages almost instantly as users talk on their phones. But while the software could transform the way we talk to each other… Read more »
Microsoft (s msft) once again is touting its speech-recognition technology, predicting on its site this week that “talking to a computer may soon be as natural as using a mouse.”… Read more »
AT&T has taken a minority stake in Vlingo in a move that could have major repercussions for Nuance’s (s nuan) patent infringement suit against the voice navigation startup. As part of… Read more »
Speech-recognition technology could soon — finally — get its moment in the sun. Democratic senators last week introduced legislation that would require states to ban texting and e-mailing while driving or… Read more »
When it comes to designing intuitive, compelling user interfaces, Apple (s aapl) is hands-down the best. Starting with the Mac but most evident with each new generation of “i” products –… Read more »
Today we published a new report by Dr. Phil Hendrix of immr entitled “How Speech Technologies Will Transform Mobile Use.” In this report, Dr. Hendrix examines a disruptive set of technologies… Read more »
Mobile is enjoying what may be called a virtuous spiral, driven by compelling new devices, innovative new applications and faster networks that are making mobile broadband a reality. At the center… Read more »
Here at GigaOM Pro, we’d like to wish those from the States a safe and relaxing Independence Day (and a happy Canada Day to our Canadian friends, as well!). GigaOM Network… Read more »