France Belanger, Donna Wertalik

Voice-activated devices, also known as voice assistants or smart speakers, are electronic devices equipped with voice recognition technology that allows users to interact with them using spoken commands. These devices leverage natural language processing and artificial intelligence to understand and respond to user queries and commands.

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1. Examples of Voice-Activated Devices:
2. Smart Speakers: Devices like Amazon Echo, Google Home, and Apple HomePod are popular smart speakers that incorporate voice assistants.
3. Smartphones: Many smartphones come with built-in voice assistants such as Siri (Apple), Google Assistant (Android), and Bixby (Samsung).
4. Smart TVs: Some modern televisions allow users to control certain functions using voice commands.
5. Wearables: Devices like smartwatches often feature voice activation for tasks like setting reminders or sending messages.
6. Key Features:
7. Voice Recognition: These devices use advanced algorithms to recognize and interpret spoken language.
8. Natural Language Processing (NLP): NLP enables devices to understand context, intent, and user queries in a more human-like manner.
9. Cloud Connectivity: Many voice-activated devices connect to cloud services to process complex queries and access up-to-date information.
10. Integration with Smart Home Devices: Smart speakers often serve as a central hub to control other smart home devices, such as lights, thermostats, and security systems.
11. Functions and Use Cases:
12. Information Retrieval: Users can ask for information like weather updates, news, or general knowledge.
13. Smart Home Control: Voice commands can be used to control smart home devices and automation.
14. Entertainment: Users can play music, podcasts

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