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 Denies Anthropic AI Is Powering Advanced Alexa Capabilities

Amazon Denies Anthropic AI Is Powering Advanced Alexa Capabilities
Amazon Denies Anthropic AI Is Powering Advanced Alexa Capabilities
March 02, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Amazon is one of the top investors in artificial intelligence (AI) startup Anthropic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Amazon’s Alexa+ Reflects PYMNTS’ 2023 Insights on the Future of Voice Technology
Amazon’s Alexa+ Reflects PYMNTS’ 2023 Insights on the Future of Voice Technology
February 27, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

With Alexa receiving a refresh on Wednesday (Feb. 26), it was interesting to revisit research published by PYMNTS in April 2023. Get the Full Story...

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From Cautious Consumers to Tariff Jitters: Walmart and Amazon Face Q1 Headwinds
From Cautious Consumers to Tariff Jitters: Walmart and Amazon Face Q1 Headwinds
February 27, 2025  |  Retail

During their respective earnings calls earlier this month, Amazon and Walmart were cautious in their first-quarter 2025 outlooks, reflecting concerns about inflation and slowing consumer...

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Amazon Unveils an Agentic, Smarter and More Capable Alexa+
Amazon Unveils an Agentic, Smarter and More Capable Alexa+
February 26, 2025  |  Alexa

Amazon took the wraps off a revamped Alexa that is infused with generative artificial intelligence (AI) to be more capable, conversational and agentic than the...

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Amazon Reportedly Delaying Updated Alexa Over Incorrect Answers
Amazon Reportedly Delaying Updated Alexa Over Incorrect Answers
February 16, 2025  |  Amazon

Amazon is reportedly pushing back the release of its updated Alexa, part of a string of delays for the virtual assistant. Get the Full Story...

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Report: Amazon to Introduce GenAI-Powered Alexa on Feb. 26
Report: Amazon to Introduce GenAI-Powered Alexa on Feb. 26
February 05, 2025  |  Amazon

Amazon is reportedly set to introduce a new, generative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered version of its Alexa voice assistant. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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If Sonos’ Board Sells, Will Apple Be the Buyer?
If Sonos’ Board Sells, Will Apple Be the Buyer?
January 19, 2025  |  Acquisitions

Will audio tech company Sonos soon have a new owner? If so, which tech giant will it be? Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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This Week in AI: Biden Signs Executive Orders; Nvidia Targets Healthcare
This Week in AI: Biden Signs Executive Orders; Nvidia Targets Healthcare
January 17, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

This week in artificial intelligence, President Joe Biden issued executive orders related to AI leadership and safety while Nvidia unveiled partnerships with healthcare organizations to...

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Amazon Hits Snags in Revamping Alexa Into Agentic AI
Amazon Hits Snags in Revamping Alexa Into Agentic AI
January 14, 2025  |  Alexa

Two years into its planned revamp of Alexa into a smarter voice assistant with generative artificial intelligence (AI) at its core, Amazon is running into...

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