Voice platforms such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home are riding high on the hype cycle; some even herald the ubiquity of the conversational voice interface. We're already integrating conversational UIs into products and seeing the impact of this new interaction in how we design interfaces. Alexa specifically was built from the ground up without a screen and treats the conversational UI as first-class. But it's still too early to believe the hype, and we expect more big players to get in the game.
Voice platforms such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home are riding high on the hype cycle; some even herald the ubiquity of the conversational voice interface. We're already integrating conversational UIs into products and seeing the impact of this new interaction in how we design interfaces. Alexa specifically was built from the ground up without a screen and treats the conversational UI as first-class. But it's still too early to believe the hype, and we expect more big players to get in the game.