PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A virtual assistant comes standard on most smartphones, but there's a new free app aiming to take the place of Siri and Google Now. (Ian to Hound:) "Find me a hotel room in ...

The $199 Rabbit R1, a pocket-sized AI virtual assistant device, runs Android under the hood and is powered by a single app, according to Android Authority.

Chinese search giant Baidu showed off its latest virtual assistant technology embedded in a robot -- but smartphone owners will also be able to use the AI software to place orders online.

With Nina, companies can quickly add speech-based virtual assistant capabilities to their existing iOS and Android mobile apps, greatly enhancing the self-service experience for their customers.

Today, SoundHound CEO Mohajer said the company is publicly releasing its Hound app, a tool that lets users search for answers to questions and complete some tasks through voice commands.

"The app is a virtual personal assistant, fostering better study habits. We saw a lot of potential in it." With McGill's large student population (about 40,000), the app helps students find their way ...