Most of us crave closure and clarity in the workplace, Leighton added, and a lone “hey” feels too open-ended. Some online have noted that hey hanging is more common among baby boomers, and Leighton generally thinks that’s true.

Google app beta reveals references to a new “Hey <something>” hotword for invoking Google Assistant/Gemini. This suggests Google may offer users a choice between “Hey Google” and potentially “Hey Gemini.” The new hotword could remain restricted ...