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

Photo of the Week: Marshlands Museum and Nature Center

Cattails and other vegetation in the marsh east of the nature center

At this year’s Hawkfest at Lake Erie Metropark in Brownstown Township, Michigan, I took the short hike from the Marshlands Museum and Nature Center along the Cherry Island Trail and boardwalk down to the boat launch to view the migrating hawks. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Marshlands Museum and Nature Center

10 Lessons I Learned About Reputation Management at Digital Summit Detroit

Attendees in the sponsor area at Digital Summit Detroit

I joined hundreds of digital professionals, content strategists, social media experts, user experience practitioners, and email marketers at the two-day Digital Summit Detroit conference.

One of my favorite talks was Andy Beal’s lunchtime keynote on reputation management. As a reputation management expert, he’s seen his share of good and bad examples of companies managing their reputation. Continue reading 10 Lessons I Learned About Reputation Management at Digital Summit Detroit