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.