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    SesameSesame assistant October previewProducts

    Sesame previews a voice assistant that can use its own computer

    Sesame says its updated assistant is available in its iOS and Android app with a new voice model, computer access, tool connections and early Google app links. The eyewear it is building has not launched, and more characters and developer tools are still planned.

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