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 Debuts Third Alexa Accelerator Program
Amazon Debuts Third Alexa Accelerator Program
February 26, 2019  |  Alexa

Amazon’s Alexa Fund has announced the launch of the third year of the Alexa Accelerator, powered by Techstars. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Sears Gets Alexa Nod For Smart Appliances
Sears Gets Alexa Nod For Smart Appliances
February 25, 2019  |  Retail

Sears has announced that more than 40 Kenmore smart appliances are now certified as Works with Alexa. The certification means that the appliances meet Alexa’s Works...

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Google Assistant Skills Trail Alexa By 52K
Google Assistant Skills Trail Alexa By 52K
February 19, 2019  |  Google

When it comes to the competition for developer mindshare in voice apps, Amazon is well ahead of Google. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Alexa Launches Baby Activity Skills API
Alexa Launches Baby Activity Skills API
February 05, 2019  |  Amazon

Amazon has announced that it is releasing the Baby Activity Skill API for Alexa developers to create baby-related tracking skills for the voice assistant. Get...

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Apple’s Siri Without A Biz Head
Apple’s Siri Without A Biz Head
February 04, 2019  |  Apple

The head of Siri at Apple has moved on to another position within the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Who Will Win The Super Bowl? Ask Alexa
Who Will Win The Super Bowl? Ask Alexa
February 01, 2019  |  Voice Activation

With the Super Bowl on the horizon, voice assistants are offering their own predictions as to who will win football’s big game. Alexa, Siri, Cortana...

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Amazon Gets Q4 Prime Member Surge, Hints At Business Model Change
Amazon Gets Q4 Prime Member Surge, Hints At Business Model Change
February 01, 2019  |  Amazon

After missing revenue expectations for the last two quarters, Amazon managed to beat the Street this time around, announcing recording-breaking holiday sales figures for the final...

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Why Google Wants To Ride Shotgun With Automobile OEMs
Why Google Wants To Ride Shotgun With Automobile OEMs
January 30, 2019  |  Ecosystems

In the quickly developing world of voice-controlled artificial intelligence, the car is shaping up to be the newest battleground. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Amazon Makes It Easier For Developers To Monetize Alexa Skills
Amazon Makes It Easier For Developers To Monetize Alexa Skills
January 23, 2019  |  Alexa

There are north of  70,000 Alexa skills on the market today, capable of helping consumers do everything from booking an Uber to buying their groceries to playing a...

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