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 Toys R Us’ Demise Could Benefit Amazon And Other Retailers
How Toys R Us’ Demise Could Benefit Amazon And Other Retailers
March 22, 2018  |  Retail

One retailer’s loss could be another retailer’s gain: Even though Toys R Us is facing bankruptcy, other retailers may benefit from the embattled toy retailer’s...

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Semafone’s Dos And Don’ts Of The Voice Challenge With Amazon Alexa
Semafone’s Dos And Don’ts Of The Voice Challenge With Amazon Alexa
March 20, 2018  |  Voice Activation

Hello there. Hey. Hi. How ya doin’? If you’re a human, these greetings likely mean the same thing to you — but if you’re a...

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Why Fluidity Is The Future Of Voice AI
Why Fluidity Is The Future Of Voice AI
March 16, 2018  |  Artificial Intelligence

While often painted as hesitant to jump on board with the next big technological advance, banks of all sizes are more than ready to get...

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Meal Kits Sizzle, iTunes Cards Fizzle, Tariffs Just Confuse
Meal Kits Sizzle, iTunes Cards Fizzle, Tariffs Just Confuse
March 09, 2018  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

Who fizzled most this week from the news that a trade war looms, courtesy of the Donald Trump administration? Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Alexa Lost Her Voice On Friday
Alexa Lost Her Voice On Friday
March 02, 2018  |  Amazon

If Amazon wants everyone to rely on its voice-activated smart assistant Alexa, today revealed that many, many people are doing exactly that; Alexa complaints lodged...

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Getting A Better Conversation Out Of A Smart Virtual Assistant
Getting A Better Conversation Out Of A Smart Virtual Assistant
February 28, 2018  |  Artificial Intelligence

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Amazon Acquires Ring For $1B
Amazon Acquires Ring For $1B
February 27, 2018  |  Amazon Acquisitions

Amazon is acquiring Ring, the digital security company that sells the popular Ring doorbell camera. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Ford Debuts Voice Commands In-Car
Ford Debuts Voice Commands In-Car
February 26, 2018  |  Innovation

Ford is adding a voice-activated assistant to its SYNC 3 infotainment system, providing navigation guidance to drivers via their own voice commands. Get the Full...

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February 26, 2018  |  Payments Innovation

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