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 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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Android Users In India Can Use Alexa To Shop
Android Users In India Can Use Alexa To Shop
March 12, 2020  |  International

Amazon has introduced a new voice shopping feature that’s powered by Alexa in India, in a bid to increase its presence in the country’s eCommerce...

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The Global Rush To Create Connected Communities
The Global Rush To Create Connected Communities
March 10, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Despite being less than halfway through, it seems clear at this point that the second week of March will make the list for wildest weeks...

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Fiserv: Connected Commerce’s Age-Old Roots — And New Marketplace Frontiers
Fiserv: Connected Commerce’s Age-Old Roots — And New Marketplace Frontiers
February 28, 2020  |  Commerce Connected

To get a sense of what connected commerce might look like in the near future — a continuum of transactions, seamless and intuitive — picture...

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Will Giving Brands A Voice Boost Conversation Commerce?
Will Giving Brands A Voice Boost Conversation Commerce?
February 25, 2020  |  Retail

While the concept of a brand having a “voice” is not a terribly new idea, before this month it was more metaphorical and mostly a...

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Today In Payments: LendingClub Buys Radius Bank; Walmart Reports Tepid In-Store Sales
Today In Payments: LendingClub Buys Radius Bank; Walmart Reports Tepid In-Store Sales
February 19, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, LendingClub buys Radius Bancorp in a “transformative” deal, Walmart reports disappointing quarterly earnings due to tepid holiday sales, and Macy’s is...

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