It’s simple to change the Amazon voice assistant’s wake word, and there are a few different words to choose from. Here’s a look at how you can evict Alexa in favour of a new wake word.
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How to change Alexa’s voice
There are two ways you can change the voice of Alexa on your Echo devices: through the device itself or through the Alexa app. Doing it through the device is the easiest option and takes just a few seconds.
Google Meet launches new accessibility features
Google Meet users will soon find that their space button will now double as a mute toggle in Google Meet’s latest update. Google announced through their own blog that Google Meet would receive a new suite of updates now that the popular video conferencing service has now hit web devices.
How to update Alexa
When we talk about Alexa, we’re actually talking about two potentially different things. One is the Alexa app, which lives on your smartphone, computer, etc. This app is how you manage settings, connect devices, look for skills, make sure you have the right music account, and generally control how the voice assistant works behind the scenes. It can also use your device’s mic to listen to voice commands and provide all the usual voice-assistant services.
New integrated assistive technology service gives people with low vision or blindness access to human-to-human visual interpreting
Assistive technology specialist Envision is partnering with Aira, a provider of visual interpreting services, to add the live, professional service to the smart Envision Glasses.
Google Workspace is getting new accessibility upgrades
A new accessibility-focused update should help visually impaired users navigate Google Workspace much more easily, the company has revealed.
Waymo adds new Accessibility features to its autonomous taxis
Waymo is taking advantage of its participation in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s recent Inclusive Design Challenge to implement four new features intended to make its robotaxis more accessible to more customers.
Slack releases new Accessibility updates
Earlier this month, Slack, published a blog post in which the Salesforce-owned company talked about a new software update promising to make the app more accessible.
How to unsend text messages on iOS 16
A new iOS 16 feature lets you unsend text messages on your iPhone.
After you send an iMessage, you’ll have 15 minutes to unsend it and delete it from everyone’s phone.
Railway company launches new sight loss assistance trial
In an industry first, South Western Railway (SWR) has embarked on a trial of new, cutting-edge technology which enables people with sight loss to navigate train stations with greater ease. The train company is trialling the myEyes app, which uses Near Field Technology, the same technology that allows contactless payment by mobile phone, to provide audio directions. These directions guide customers from the station entrance to the SWR Assisted Boarding Points on platforms, where they can get help to board their train with as little as 10 minutes notice.
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