Improved voice technology can now let us keep hands on the wheel

AXIOS May 5, 2022
Joann Muller

Our cars have always been our companions, but now, thanks to the integration of new digital voice assistants like Amazon’s Alexa, they’re finally able to understand us better.

Why it matters: The arrival of more reliable voice technology is revolutionizing the in-car experience, giving drivers hands-free access to more features and apps so they don’t have to fumble with buttons or screens while driving.

• Now a driver can say, “Alexa, I’m cold,” and the car will adjust the temperature.
• Or, “Alexa, take me to the nearest Starbucks,” and the car will navigate there.

Flashback: Until a couple of years ago, voice commands in cars didn’t work very well.

• Drivers had to use stilted, preset phrases to navigate...

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