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• [New] By 2025, experts predict that over half of all searches will be conducted using voice technology. Concept Beans -
• [New] With 72% of consumers using voice search to find services online and projections showing that half of all global searches will be voice-based by 2025, businesses can no longer treat voice optimization as secondary. Search Engine Intellect
• [New] Voice-Controlled Automation: Voice assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant will become even more powerful by 2025. SE Software Technologies
• [New] Voice assistant transactions are projected to reach $164 billion by 2025, reflecting a 320% increase from 2020 levels. The Gutenberg
• [New] With over 50% of searches expected to be voice-based by 2025, optimizing for voice search ensures businesses stay competitive, improve user experience, and capture a growing audience segment. Brand Nexus Studios
• [New] Starting in early 2026, age verification will be required to retain full access to social features on Xbox, including voice and text chat, as well as game invites. / UK Cybercrime Magazine
• [New] Starting in 2026, OpenAI plans to turn ChatGPT into something much more than a chatbot. Hot for Security
• [New] In the United States, the number of voice assistant users is projected to reach 154.3 million in 2025, climbing to about 170 million by 2028 thestreet.com. TS2 Space
• [New] Many consider OpenAI's ChatGPT to be an existential threat to Google's core Search business, as people turn to the chatbot rather than Google. Sherwood News
• [New] By 2025, the landscape of search is projected to be significantly influenced by voice interactions, with a vast number of households worldwide owning at least one smart speaker. Rankenhance Brand Promotions
• [New] By 2030, the advertising and revenue model for search will likely be reinvented to accommodate AI - e.g. sponsored chatbot responses - which could further tilt business incentives toward LLM-based search. TTMS
• [New] Tesla's advanced UI and voice-enabled capabilities will be a selling feature in tech-loving markets like China, giving an edge over competitors with outdated interfaces. Digital Habitats
• For OneNote mobile users on Android, 2026 will bring a significant productivity enhancement with voice-powered features via Copilot. EdbMails
• Users of Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones could soon find themselves able to make voice calls via a satellite connection, if Skylo Technologies can get all its ducks in a row. The Register
• The rise of voice interfaces such as Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant means that the next generation of chatbots will increasingly encourage natural-language voice conversations to permit rapid and convenient hands-free interaction. Offshore IT Services | IT Software Solutions Company
• The chatbot sector is forecasted to climb from $11.14 billion in 2025 to $31.11 billion by 2029, implying a 29.3% annual growth rate. Offshore IT Services | IT Software Solutions Company
• By 2030, we expect voice and chat-based search to converge, providing instant answers on-the-go, which traditional web search can not match for convenience. TTMS
• By 2025, the impact of voice search on content creation and site architecture will be overwhelming for businesses and users. Best App Development Company | Website Development | Di

Last updated: 15 September 2025