The developer of Dragon voice recognition software wants to create home appliances that respond to voice commands -- even when they're off. Associate Editor Nate Ralph is an aspiring wordsmith, ...

Roku’s best remote yet offers hands-free voice control and a rechargeable battery, but some missing voice commands hold it back. Forget about upgrading your Roku player; the new Roku Voice Remote Pro ...

I have a rule: If an email is going to take me longer than a minute to write, I pick up the phone instead. For many things, using our voices is just faster and easier. That’s true for controlling your ...

Most modern streaming devices offer some form of voice control option, and Roku is no exception. Though availability is limited to specific models, languages (English, German, Portuguese, Spanish), ...

In the ever-evolving world of smart home technology, voice search has become an integral part of managing and controlling various devices within your home. While platforms like Google Assistant, ...

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If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Roku’s new Voice Remote Pro is the company’s first remote control to come with always-listening mics ...