There is a hidden feature in users' Google accounts that lets the tech giant quietly record their voices that it stores for other uses. Google saves the audio recordings from web and app activity, along with verbal interactions with Search, Assistant and Maps, which it uses'to develop and improve its audio recognition technologies.' However, A tech expert recently shared a'cheat code' that he claimed will stop Google from recording your smartphone activity. Users need to manage their Google account and unselect options in'Data and Privacy,' which a digital expert has claimed will block the tech company from accessing your microphone and camera. Google saves the audio recordings from web and app activity, along with verbal interactions with Search, Assistant and Maps, which it uses'to develop and improve its audio recognition technologies' Users need to manage their Google account.

USA TODAY's Ed Baig tests Amazon Echo's personal digital assistant. Find out how Alexa relates to Siri, benefits and flaws in this Jan. Siri can now name songs, via Shazam. SAN FRANCISCO -- While there are multiple voice-controlled products, only a few are in wide use in the United States. Siri can be set up to only turn on when the user pushes a button, or to also respond to the phrase "Hey, Siri."