Alexa

Amazon Alexa, known simply as Alexa, is a virtual assistant developed by Amazon, first used in the Amazon Echo and the Amazon Echo Dot smart speakers developed by Amazon Lab126. Alexa is a cloud-based voice service that allows users to add products to a wish list, re-order items, check order status, and more - using just their voice.

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Amazon To Unveil New Alexa App With Custom Home Screen
Amazon To Unveil New Alexa App With Custom Home Screen
July 27, 2020  |  Alexa

Amazon is launching a revamped Alexa app that will now include a customized homescreen based on what each individual user does the most on the...

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Whole Paycheck Tracker: Holiday Shapes Up To Be A Battle Royale
Whole Paycheck Tracker: Holiday Shapes Up To Be A Battle Royale
July 24, 2020  |  Walmart Amazon whole paycheck

This week, the battle for the U.S. consumer’s whole paycheck is more like a boxing match. In this corner, the brick-and-mortar champion, Walmart. And in...

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Alexa Now Voice-Activated In Its Mobile App
Alexa Now Voice-Activated In Its Mobile App
July 07, 2020  |  Alexa

Amazon is making it possible to use its Alexa device hands-free, allowing users to access music, control smart home devices, make lists and more without...

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Pandemic Drives Consumer, Business Interest In Voice-Assisted Commerce
Pandemic Drives Consumer, Business Interest In Voice-Assisted Commerce
June 25, 2020  |  Voice Activation

Vast numbers of consumers are happy to ask Alexa, Siri or the Google Assistant to play a song, find a recipe or dim the lights in...

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Pandemic Gives A Lift To Voice Assistant Technologies
Pandemic Gives A Lift To Voice Assistant Technologies
May 19, 2020  |  Voice Activation

Voice assistant technology already had an audience even before the coronavirus outbreak gave it a big boost, as it has now radically reshaped consumer habits...

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Amazon Sues Two Firms Over Alleged Alexa Scam
Amazon Sues Two Firms Over Alleged Alexa Scam
May 15, 2020  |  Amazon

Amazon has filed suit against two companies that are allegedly operating a global tech support scheme targeting Alexa users, CNN reported. The lawsuit, filed last...

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COVID-19 Cash Flow, Grocery Payments, Lyft Driver ‘Referrals’ Top This Week’s News
COVID-19 Cash Flow, Grocery Payments, Lyft Driver ‘Referrals’ Top This Week’s News
April 03, 2020  |  News

It’s the end of the workweek, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and...

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Voice Assistants Play Key Role In Triaging COVID-19
Voice Assistants Play Key Role In Triaging COVID-19
March 31, 2020  |  Ecosystems

While negative and at times frightening headlines abound these days and there is certainly much to be worried about, it is at least heartening to...

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Today In Payments: Mastercard, Samsung Team For Pay On Demand; Coronavirus’ Contagion Spreads Across Travel Ecosystem
Today In Payments: Mastercard, Samsung Team For Pay On Demand; Coronavirus’ Contagion Spreads Across Travel...
March 13, 2020  |  Payment Methods

In today’s top news, Mastercard is partnering with Samsung to bring Pay On Demand to emerging markets, and new travel curbs imposed by President Trump...

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