It is surprising how technology is so dynamically transforming one sector after another with revolutionary innovations. After the early rattle of IoT (Internet of Things), AR (Augmented Reality), VR (Virtual Reality) and Cloud computing, now we have the digital voice assistant technology to look forward to. Based on the combination of machine learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data analytics and cloud computing, the digital voice-enabled assistant may not sound like a new phrase to you. You might have heard of a personal assistant helping you organize and manage your daily life routines. Here the concept of voice-based services extends far beyond just personalized assistance to touch the banking sector at large.

The flash of the CES technology show in Las Vegas is all about robots, drones and smart gadgets. But its subtext is all about Google versus Amazon. Both companies usually shun conventions like CES, preferring to debut gadgets at their own press events. But these tech giants have built an imposing presence here this year as they work to weave their voice-operated digital assistants more deeply into our personal lives. Google has plastered digital billboards and the Las Vegas Monorail with the "Hey Google" wake-up command.

Personal devices will know more about an individual's emotional state than their own family as emotion Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems continue to become sophisticated, market research firm Gartner said on Tuesday. "Emotion AI systems and affective computing are allowing everyday objects to detect, analyse, process and respond to people's emotional states and moods to provide better context and a more personalised experience," Roberta Cozza, Research Director at Gartner, said in a statement. "To remain relevant, technology vendors must integrate AI into every aspect of their devices, or face marginalisation," she added. Currently, emotion AI systems are being driven by the proliferation of Virtual Personal Assistants (VPAs) and other AI-based technology for conversational systems. As a second wave emerges, AI technology will add value to more and more customer experience scenarios, including educational software, video games, diagnostic software, athletic and health performance and the autonomous car.

Paraplegics and people who are temporarily wheelchair-bound because of accidents or disease could soon rely on an exoskeleton and Amazon's Alexa digital assistant to help them in the rehabilitation process. Bionik Laboratories' ARKE lower body exoskeleton is an Alexa-enabled device designed to assist users in walking and improving their condition. ARKE was initially made with just tablet control integration. However, Bionik saw the potential of Amazon's voice assistant as a tool that could facilitate the ease of use of the exoskeleton. Hence, by integrating its product with the Amazon Echo, users can simply say voice commands and have the assistive mobility device up and running.

First Alert invented residential smoke detectors decades ago, so imagine my surprise when I walked into First Alert's booth at CES and saw a router bearing the company's name. And it's not just any router: The Onelink Connect is a tri-band 802.11ac model that comes with two mesh access points in addition to the one inside the router. What's more, the system boasts a dedicated wireless backhaul channel, a feature The inclusion of parental controls--an increasingly common feature in consumer routers these days--will empower mom and dad to control the kids' access to and time spent on the internet using tools such as internet filters, internet pausing, and time limits. The router will protect Internet of Things devices such as cameras and thermostats by scanning outbound traffic to detect malicious activity and infected network clients. We'll dive deeper into these features when we get a review unit.

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At CES 2018, Samsung is showing off its vision for the modern home and workplace through its Samsung City exhibit. While its booth mainly focuses on how its devices are connected through a new approach, Samsung is actually pushing for consumers to see the unlimited potential of its Bixby digital assistant, which it intends to roll out to a wide range of its products this year. Samsung has this big plan of establishing a united ecosystem for its IoT offerings, and the company wants Bixby to have a big role in the implementation of its plan. By bringing Bixby to its refrigerators, TVs and even to its new car solutions, Samsung is setting the mood for the powerful IoT platform it envisions for its customers. The IoT platform that Samsung wants its consumers to enjoy is one that simplifies the daily life.

They talk about all the weird, wonderful, and unnecessary gadgets and tech they have seen so far at the convention, like the laundry-folding robots that might not be very good at folding laundry, bizarre tech for your pets, drones and self-driving cars, smart mirrors, and even a smart couch. They discuss the cybersecurity concerns surrounding Intel and how they've handled the situation so far, and the big battle between Amazon's Alexa and Google's new A.I. assistants.

Never mind using Google Assistant on your TV -- Dish thinks you should talk to your set-top box instead. In the wake of Alexa support, the satellite TV provider is promising Google Assistant control for its Hopper DVR, Joey client and Wally receiver. You can soon search for shows, change the channel (by name or number) and control playback just by talking to your phone or a smart speaker like a Google Home. There's no mention of recording, but that limitation is present with Amazon's AI helper as well. Dish is only promising support "in the coming months," which suggests you'll only be using Assistant in the middle of the year.

The Consumer Electronics Show has introduced a slew of new voice-powered devices, with Google and Amazon leading the way. The spread of Alexa and Google Assistant puts Microsoft's Cortana in a particularly uncomfortable position, one where even the Windows PC isn't safe from other companies' encroachment. The lesson is clear: The most successful digital assistants will be platforms, in two senses. They'll be available on a wide range of machines, from different manufacturers and in different form factors, as a voice layer on top of different operating systems. And they'll also be open for development from as many partners as possible, who want to build voice-specific applications or tie existing applications and services into the platform.