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Ilya Gelfenbeyn is the co-founder and CEO of Speaktoit, which develops natural language virtual assistants for Android, iOS and Windows Phone. When Siri launched on the iPhone 4S in October 2011, tech ...

For as "smart" as our phones are supposed to be, they're not very good at getting things done on our behalf. But that's about to change, according to Qualcomm. During its annual Snapdragon Summit, the ...

Are you looking to get hired as a virtual assistant? Today, I have a list of five companies that need the help right now and are actively advertising their job openings! A virtual assistant, also ...

Welcome to What Is, a new column on dedicated to giving simple answers to complex things that affect the products around you. Got a question? Nothing’s off limits. Submit yours to [email protected] ...

When hiring a virtual assistant from another country, consider their cultural knowledge as well. Do they have a good understanding of your culture and business practices? Do they understand the ...

Amazon sellers in the USA are burning out. Time is slipping. Orders are piling up. Product listings remain unoptimized. Customer messages sit unanswered. Sound familiar? You are not alone. Over 60% of ...

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