Apple’s latest acquisition “to make Siri smarter”October 6, 2015 - 10:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Apple's virtual assistant Siri could soon be phrasing its chatter in a more natural way after the Cupertino firm completed the acquisition of a language startup, Digital Spy reports. The iPhone maker's latest purchase VocalIQ specialises in technology that improves a machine's ability to understand human speech and respond appropriately. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but word of its completion comes from the Financial Times, which speculates that VocalIQ tech could also appear in the rumoured Apple Car. The startup has previously worked with General Motors on technology that allows motorists to access their in-car systems with their voice. Reports suggest that Apple has been tinkering with self-driving car hardware behind closed doors, with a view to launching an electric vehicle before 2020. Apple took its first steps towards the motor industry when it added in-car functionality iOS with the launch of its CarPlay service last year. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. |