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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How Monetization Will Boost Alexa
How Monetization Will Boost Alexa
May 16, 2018  |  Alexa

As of 2016, two years after the world first met Alexa, the marketplace for her apps was a very small place. Get the Full Story...

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Digital Magic And The Modern Mom
Digital Magic And The Modern Mom
May 12, 2018  |  eCommerce

Mothers are special people. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Silent Commands Compromise Security For Alexa, Siri
Silent Commands Compromise Security For Alexa, Siri
May 11, 2018  |  Voice Activation

Researchers have discovered possible security implications for digital assistants such as Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, and Google’s Assistant. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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SoundHound GM: The Future Of Voice May Not Go By ‘Google’ Or ‘Alexa’
SoundHound GM: The Future Of Voice May Not Go By ‘Google’ Or ‘Alexa’
May 11, 2018  |  Matchmakers

Twenty years ago, if the radio played a song you liked, you had to put your ear to the speaker and hope the DJ said...

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Amazon Rolls Out Alexa-Powered Home Experience Centers
Amazon Rolls Out Alexa-Powered Home Experience Centers
May 09, 2018  |  Amazon Technology

Amazon announced news on Wednesday (May 9) of the opening of Amazon Experience Centers within some Lennar model homes across the United States, in which...

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Amazon Alexa Comes To Android Phones
Amazon Alexa Comes To Android Phones
May 08, 2018  |  Alexa

Amazon’s Alexa can become a default assistant on Android smartphones, replacing Google Assistant, according to multiple reports Monday (May 7), which credited a Reddit user...

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Developers Can Now Make Money Off Alexa Skills
Developers Can Now Make Money Off Alexa Skills
May 03, 2018  |  Alexa

Amazon announced news on Thursday (May 3) of the availability of in-skill purchasing for Alexa skills in the U.S. While the service was announced back...

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SoundHound Raises $100M In A New Round Of Funding
SoundHound Raises $100M In A New Round Of Funding
May 03, 2018  |  Investments

SoundHound, a voice-enabled artificial intelligence (AI) and conversational intelligence technologies company, announced news on Thursday (May 3) that it has raised $100 million in new funding...

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Google To Invest In Startups To Make Assistant Smarter
Google To Invest In Startups To Make Assistant Smarter
May 03, 2018  |  Google

Google has announced it is launching a new investment program for early-stage startups that can help the company improve its digital assistant. Get the Full...

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