BOSTON (CBS) – A voice-activated hotel room is being piloted right here in Boston. And the creators hope it's the voice of the future. As soon as Eric Marlo enters a room at the Aloft Hotel in the ...

Say hello to the first apartments in Chicago where voice-activated lights, window shades, thermostat and music are all standard equipment. Or, more to the point, say "Hello, Alexa," and Amazon's voice ...

Just one day after a voice activated answering machine comes a voice activated light dimmer, complete with wholly unnecessary Star Trek (no, not that smartphone from HTC, silly goose) branding. It ...

Each week, our friends at Backerjack bring us updates on how some of the most successful gadget crowdfunding campaigns. LEO is a piece of wearable smart tech in the form of a flexible leg band. The ...

Many dogs are quick learners and can quickly pick up on audio, visual or scent queues. Some can even learn how to perform simple tasks based on reacting to a stimulus. And that's certainly true of a ...

Thirty-nine million Americans own a voice-activated speaker. Ecobee manufactures voice-activated devices powered by Amazon Alexa that blend in with your household objects. As more people use voice ...

Want to schedule an appointment? Just ask your phone. Need to turn on your bedroom lights? Google Home has you covered. Now a $49 billion market, voice-activated systems have gained popularity among ...