Smart speakers help people living alone feel less lonely, survey finds

Smart speakers help people living alone feel less lonely, survey finds

Research by Ofcom also found the devices give disabled people a stronger sense of independence

Smart speakers help people who live on their own feel less lonely and give some disabled people a stronger sense of independence, according to new Ofcom research.

During an in-depth survey of 100 owners and 15 non-owners who tested a smart speaker, some described their device as being like a companion and said they liked being able to talk to it.

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