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SoundHound AI Integrates With OpenTable to Introduce In-Vehicle Reservations Using Voice AI
Partnership elevates driver convenience with fully hands-free restaurant discovery and booking, quickly connecting drivers to OpenTable’s network of 60,000+
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[{"type":"text","content":"Partnership elevates driver convenience with fully hands-free restaurant discovery and booking, quickly connecting drivers to OpenTable’s network of 60,000+ restaurants\n SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SoundHound AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOUN), a global leader in voice and conversational AI, today announced a new partnership with OpenTable, a global leader in restaurant tech, to launch a fully conversational in-vehicle voice AI reservations agent – as part of SoundHound’s in-car voice commerce platform. The new in-car AI agent allows drivers and passengers to find, select, and book restaurant reservations hands-free — all through natural voice commands in their car’s infotainment system. It connects users to its network of over 60,000 restaurants worldwide, checks real-time availability, and secures reservations in moments, transforming what could be a multi-step process into a seamless, spoken interaction that elevates convenience for drivers on-the-go. Example scenario: DRIVER: \"I’’m meeting a friend in Downtown Las Vegas. Could you recommend a popular upscale restaurant to reserve for dinner?”AI VOICE AGENT: \"Joe Vicari's Andiamo Italian Steakhouse @ The D Las Vegas fits that description. Reservations are available for 6pm and 7pm. Which time slot would you like to proceed with?”DRIVER: “Let’s do it at 7 pm.”AI VOICE AGENT: “Done. Reservation for two at 7:00 PM booked via OpenTable. Confirmation sent to your email. Do you want to navigate there?” “This collaboration marks another milestone in our mission to bring voice-enabled transactions into the vehicle,” said Michael Zagorsek, COO of SoundHound AI. “Integrating OpenTable into our voice commerce platform broadly expands the ways drivers can plan their dining experiences, making them effortless, intuitive, and hands-free.” SoundHound’s voice commerce debuted at CES 2025 with in-vehicle food ordering, and now expands to allow drivers to order to-go or reserve a table at top restaurants worldwide using voice AI. SoundHound’s voice commerce platform enables drivers to connect with businesses and brands to execute voice-controlled transactions on-the-go. By bringing these everyday capabilities into the car, SoundHound aims to create a safer, more convenient way to engage on-the-go, eliminating the need for manual input, and delivering a fully frictionless exp...