Google Re-enters Smart Glasses Market with Audio-First Partnership
Google unveiled AI-powered audio glasses co-developed with Warby Parker, Gentle Monster, and Samsung, launching later in 2026.
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Google Brings Voice AI to Gmail, Docs, and Keep
Gmail Live, Docs Live, and voice-driven Keep features roll out this summer for Google's AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.
Google Workspace Adds Voice Commands, Image Generation, and Gemini Spark Agent
Google introduces conversational voice features across Gmail, Docs, and Keep, plus Gemini Spark—a 24/7 AI agent for Workspace automation.
Ethos Raises $22.75M to Replace Job-Title Matching With AI Voice Interviews
London-based startup Ethos secured $22.75M Series A led by a16z to build an expert network using voice onboarding to capture professional knowledge beyond job titles.
ElevenLabs Discloses Full Series D Roster as ARR Clears $500 Million
ElevenLabs names all $500M Series D investors — BlackRock, NVIDIA, and celebrity backers among them — as the voice AI startup confirms crossing $500M in annual recurring revenue.
OpenAI's WebRTC Overhaul: Building Voice AI Infrastructure for 900 Million Users
OpenAI rebuilt its real-time audio stack with a relay-and-transceiver design to eliminate latency issues that emerge only at global scale.