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Upcoming Changes to the Philips SpeechLive Integration in Philips SpeechExec
Philips is phasing out the built-in SpeechLive integration inside SpeechExec software. The integrated SpeechLive features will be removed on January 7, 2027. Here's what it means for you and what to do next.
Now Available: Dragon (DMO, DMD, DPA, DLA) Web Extension Release 26.1.94.2
Microsoft has released Dragon (DMO, DMD, DPA, DLA) Web Extension 26.1.94.2 for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. Regions: All. The update deploys automatically; organizations with centralized extension deployment should contact their administrator.
Read moreDragon Copilot and DAX Copilot: Improvements to Clinical Note Output
Microsoft's latest release for Dragon Copilot and DAX Copilot sharpens clinical note quality — context-aware HPI for Epic customers, plus reworked Psychology and Psychiatry note structures. The update applies automatically; no action is needed.
Read moreNow Available: Dragon Medical SpeechKit (Browser Edition), Dragon Medical Embedded 2026.3 & PowerMic Web Extension 2026.3
Dragon Medical SpeechKit (Browser edition), Dragon Medical Embedded 2026.3, and PowerMic Web Extension 2026.3 are now available on the Mainline channels in the US — including failover improvements, Edge support for PowerMic Web, and several bug fixes.
Read morePhilips SpeechLive Launches Legal & Professional AI Assistants for Faster, Smarter Document Drafting
Speech Processing Solutions announces the Philips SpeechLive Legal AI Assistant and Professional AI Assistant — turning voice, dictation, and uploaded sources into structured, ready-to-review document drafts with legal- and business-trained speech recognition.
Read moreMicrosoft Dragon Copilot 5.0 Released: Redesigned Interface, AI Templates, and Smarter Clinical Workflow
Microsoft announces Dragon/DAX Copilot 5.0 is now available — a major release with a redesigned user interface, marketplace integrations (Canary Speech, Regard, RhythmX AI), custom document templates, AI-assisted template creation, and a smarter clinical workflow.
Read moreSpeechLive Health Template Improvements
SpeechLive Health now features alphabetical template ordering, language-based template filtering, and an enhanced template navigation experience with search.
Read moreDragon Anywhere Mobile App Discontinued — Recommended Replacement
Dragon Legal Anywhere, Dragon Professional Anywhere, Dragon Professional Anywhere for Law Enforcement, and Dragon Anywhere Mobile have been discontinued. Current subscriptions remain active until expiration. Philips SpeechLive with AI Speech Recognition is the recommended replacement.
Read moreSpeechLive: Document Downloads, Notifications & New Integrations
SpeechLive Health document downloads, typist dictation notifications, account-level voice commands, and new Clio and NetDocuments integrations.
Read moreSpeechLive Health Now Available on iOS
SpeechLive Health is now available on iOS, bringing the power of our clinical AI documentation workflow into the hands of clinicians, wherever they are.
Read moreSpeechLive Health AI Assistant Now Available
SpeechLive Health AI Assistant is now available as an add-on to existing SpeechLive accounts. Designed for clinicians in Psychiatry/Behavioral Health, Primary Care, and Emergency Medicine.
Read moreSupport Tip: Using the Philips SpeechMike Ambient with Microsoft Dragon Copilot
The Dragon Copilot mic configuration UI doesn't allow assigning ambient recording to the SpeechMike Ambient's Record button — but you can fix this via Philips SpeechControl software by swapping the Record and Play button functions.
Read moreImproved Notifications for Typists & Desktop App 3.8.3
Typists can now activate additional in-app notifications for dictations, and account admins can enable real-time email notifications. Desktop App 3.8.3 includes a backend fix for preferred typists.
Read moreDesktop App 3.8.1: Improved Session Handling & UX
Desktop App 3.8.1 includes improved session handling for longer periods of inactivity and several user experience refinements including a close button, macOS always-on-top fix, and visual improvements.
Read moreMajor October Update: AI Features, Admin Redesign & Mobile AI
SpeechLive adds multi-document AI requests, a reorganized administration section, reorganized multi-speaker speech recognition, speech recognition settings moved to admin, mobile AI features, and Desktop App autostart.
Read morePhilips Device Connector Updated for SpeechMike Ambient
A new version of the Philips Device Connector has been released, now supporting the SpeechMike Ambient hardware for full compatibility.
Read moreDictationOne – October SpeechLive Healthcare AI Assistant Webinar
Join us for our upcoming demonstration to see how the Philips SpeechLive AI Assistant can help streamline your documentation workflow. Ben Niederman from DictationOne and the Philips team will walk through real-world examples, share practical tips, and answer your questions during a live Q&A. Whether you're just getting started with AI Assistant or looking to make better use of the tools you already have, these sessions are designed to help you get more value from your SpeechLive subscription.
Read moreDictationOne – October SpeechLive Legal AI Assistant Webinar
Join us for our upcoming demonstration to see how the Philips SpeechLive AI Assistant can help streamline your documentation workflow. Ben Niederman from DictationOne and the Philips team will walk through real-world examples, share practical tips, and answer your questions during a live Q&A. Whether you're just getting started with AI Assistant or looking to make better use of the tools you already have, these sessions are designed to help you get more value from your SpeechLive subscription.
Read moreDictationOne – October Microsoft Dragon Medical One Webinar
A guided look at Dragon Medical One — accurate, secure speech recognition for clinical documentation across your EHR.
Read moreDictationOne – October Microsoft Dragon Copilot Webinar
See Microsoft Dragon Copilot in action — ambient clinical documentation that drafts notes automatically so you can focus on the patient.
Read moreDictationOne – October SpeechExec to SpeechLive (Software to Cloud) Webinar
See how moving from desktop SpeechExec to Philips SpeechLive puts your dictation in the cloud — anywhere access, automatic updates and built-in transcription workflows.
Read moreBeyond SpeechExec: Discover the Future with Philips SpeechLive
Live webinar: see how Philips SpeechLive modernizes your dictation workflow while keeping the processes your team relies on — plus a first look at SpeechLive Legal AI Assistant. Thursday, September 24, 2026, 2:00–3:00 PM ET.
Read moreDictationOne – September SpeechLive Healthcare AI Assistant Webinar
Join Ben Niederman from DictationOne and the Philips team for a live demonstration of the Philips SpeechLive AI Assistant for healthcare professionals. We'll walk through real-world examples, share practical tips, and answer your questions during a live Q&A — designed to help you get more value from your SpeechLive subscription.
Read moreDictationOne – September SpeechLive Legal AI Assistant Webinar
Join Ben Niederman from DictationOne and the Philips team for a live demonstration of the Philips SpeechLive AI Assistant for legal professionals. We'll walk through real-world examples, share practical tips, and answer your questions during a live Q&A — designed to help you get more value from your SpeechLive subscription.
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Legal Transcription Services: How is voice recognition transforming legal transcription
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DAX Copilot vs Dragon Medical One: What’s the Difference?
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