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Matic robot vacuums gain voice and gesture controls with new software update

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Matic has introduced new voice and gesture control features for its robot vacuum and mop through a software update called Matic Cues. These updates allow users to interact with the device by speaking commands or pointing at messes that need cleaning. Early testing indicates that the voice control functionality is particularly effective. AI

IMPACT Enhances user interaction with home appliances through AI-powered controls.

RANK_REASON Product update for a consumer device, not a frontier AI release.

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Matic robot vacuums gain voice and gesture controls with new software update

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Matic’s Robot Vacuum Will See (and Hear) You Now New voice and gesture controls are the first sign of a “voice-first” approach for Matic. https:// gizmodo.com/m

    Matic’s Robot Vacuum Will See (and Hear) You Now New voice and gesture controls are the first sign of a “voice-first” approach for Matic. https:// gizmodo.com/matics-robot-vacuu m-will-see-and-hear-you-now-2000798257 # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets # Software # Star…

    LINKS gizmodo.com/matics-robot-vacuum-will-see-…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Matic Cues feature lets you just talk to your robot vacuum or point at a mess to clean Matic has added voice and gesture control to its robot vacuum and mop thr

    Matic Cues feature lets you just talk to your robot vacuum or point at a mess to clean Matic has added voice and gesture control to its robot vacuum and mop through a software update called Matic Cues. After testing both features, the short and sweet of it is that voice control i…

    LINKS 9to5mac.com/…/matic-cues-lets-you-just-ta…

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