A New Dawn for Voice Assistants: My Morning with the Latest Siri

Andy Abramson
2 min readSep 25, 2024

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Wow, what a way to start the day! This morning, I woke up to a delightful surprise that’s got me buzzing with excitement. As an avid tech enthusiast and beta tester, I couldn’t wait to explore the latest version of Siri that had quietly slipped onto my iPhone overnight.

Now, I know what you’re thinking — “Another Siri update? Big deal.” But trust me, this isn’t your run-of-the-mill upgrade. This is a game-changer, folks!

Picture this: I groggily mumble, “Hey Siri, tell me what’s happening,” and suddenly, it’s like having a personal assistant right in my bedroom. Siri didn’t just rattle off my calendar events (though it did that with impressive detail). No, it went above and beyond, launching into an NPR news podcast I had favorited ages ago. Talk about attention to detail!

But here’s where things got really interesting. I decided to push the envelope a bit and asked Siri to play my Apple News report. Without missing a beat, it smoothly transitioned into a 10-minute news summary, reading me various stories as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

As I lay there, marveling at this new and improved Siri, I couldn’t help but think about my recent dabbles with Google Gemini Live. Both tech giants are clearly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with voice assistants. It’s like watching a high-stakes tennis match, with each player trying to outdo the other’s serve.

Remember when we first met Alexa? She seemed so cutting-edge at the time. But comparing her to today’s Siri or Google Assistant is like comparing a flip phone to the latest smartphone. We’ve come a long way, baby!

What excites me most about these advancements is how they’re reshaping our daily interactions with technology. It’s not just about functionality anymore; it’s about creating a more intuitive, engaging experience. And the best part? All this innovation is coming to us for free!

As I finally dragged myself out of bed, energized by this unexpected morning tech adventure, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of anticipation. If this is where we are now, just imagine where we’ll be in a year or two!

So, here’s to the future of voice assistants — smarter, more responsive, and always ready to start our day with a pleasant surprise. Who knows? Maybe tomorrow morning, Siri will have my coffee ready too. A tech enthusiast can dream, right?

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Andy Abramson
Andy Abramson

Written by Andy Abramson

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