In this week’s episode, we’re continuing our conversation on Voice as a platform. We discuss statistics that prove the shift is already happening, Joel tries to defend Airpods durability in the face of Amazons echo ecosystem, and we make predictions on how small businesses will be able to benefit from this shift.

“Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years.” Billy G

[1:00] - 20% of all Google searches are made via voice. https://99firms.com/blog/voice-search-statistics/

[8:30] - What are Alexa skills?

[11:10] - What is the difference between a skill and a flash briefing?

[16:30] - How will Amazon Alexa compete against Airpods?

[20:00] - Why isn’t voice taking off faster?

[23:30] - Other ways voice might impact our lives.

[30:00] - How will apps use audio push notifications?

[34:00] - Predictions

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