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Virtual Assistants to Exceed 2.3 Billion Shipments in 2023

The market for virtual assistants (VAs) shows strong positive momentum, driven forward by a combination of rising consumer demand and improvements in the enabling technologies. According to a new report from Futuresource Consulting, global shipments will exceed 2.3 billion units by 2023, up from a projected 1.1 billion for 2019, with a CAGR of 20% over the reporting period.

Nate FisherJuly 22, 2019Virtual Assistant, Amazon Alexa, google assistant, voice assistants

Smart Speakers Are Popular, But Not For Controlling Connected Home Devices, IHS Market Consumer Survey Finds

The predominant uses of smart speakers revolve around asking questions, checking the weather, listening to news and playing music – not for controlling connected home devices, according to a new survey of consumers in the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Germany and Brazil, conducted by IHS Markit.

Nate FisherJune 19, 2018IHS Markit, smart speakers, smart home controllers, smart home devices, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, security alarms