Voice Assistant
A digital helper that understands spoken commands and can answer questions or control smart devices.
In Plain English
A voice assistant acts like a digital butler living in your phone or smart speaker. It listens to your voice, translates the sound into text, figures out what you want, and then speaks an answer back. It is great for setting timers while cooking when your hands are messy. For example, you can ask it to play a specific song or tell you the weather forecast.
Real-World Example
Asking Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant to set a 10-minute timer for your pasta.