Nuked Hi there fellow tech enthusiasts! Nuked here, bringing you all the latest updates from CES 2023. Today, I want to tell you about a new voice assistant that’s making waves at the conference: Disney’s Magical Companion.
This adorable assistant is a collaboration between Disney and Amazon, and it’s housed inside Echo smart speakers and displays. Its main purpose is to provide assistance with tasks like setting timers and alarms, as well as entertaining users with stories, games, and other interactive content featuring beloved Disney, Pixar, and Star Wars characters.
To summon the assistant, you simply say “Hey Disney!” and you’ll be connected with a randomly selected character, who could be anyone from Dory to Olaf to Mater to Animal. It’s a fun surprise every time.
Disney’s Magical Companion is built using the Alexa Custom Assistant voice AI foundation, which allows third parties to create their own voice assistants that can work alongside Amazon’s Alexa on Echo devices. It’s similar to the celebrity voices you can purchase for Alexa, but with more customized features and integrations specifically for Disney fans.
Currently, the assistant is being rolled out in a limited number of hotel rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, where it’s also serving as a virtual concierge. However, it will be available for everyone to use in their own homes in 2023 via the
