Google Voice Search Gets Faster and More Accurate

Google Voice Search: faster and more accurate

When I wrote about the new features in Google Translate last July, I highlighted how the app could quickly translate to and from multiple languages.

I mentioned the Deep Neural Networks and algorithms used by Google Translate to improve accuracy and provide translations both on and offline.

I was impressed with how Google used neural networks to improve product features and user experience.

So last week, when Google announced improvements to Google Voice Search, I was excited to learn more. Continue reading Google Voice Search Gets Faster and More Accurate

Celebrate Ada Lovelace Day October 13

Black and white illustration of Ada Lovelace looking at a computer paper tape

October 13 this year marks the seventh annual Ada Lovelace Day celebration.

The worldwide event honors the accomplishments of the gifted nineteenth century mathematician Ada Lovelace and showcases the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Continue reading Celebrate Ada Lovelace Day October 13

People Using Social Media to Contact Companies Ignored 88% of the Time [Infographic]

pie chart showing 88% and multi-colored bar chart

While people increasingly use social media to contact companies (an increase of 21 percent in first half of 2015), they’re ignored 88 percent of the time.

That’s the equivalent of customer service not answering 1 out of 8 phone calls. Continue reading People Using Social Media to Contact Companies Ignored 88% of the Time [Infographic]