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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Hilton And Amazon: Getting The Point Of Loyalty Programs
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October 12, 2017  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Rewards-based loyalty programs benefit customers and businesses alike, but the mechanisms and philosophies behind delivering those benefits are changing. One of the companies leading the...

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Alexa Can Recognize Multiple Voices
Alexa Can Recognize Multiple Voices
October 12, 2017  |  Amazon

Amazon’s Alexa now offers voice recognition that can tell the difference between family members’ voices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Innovators Take A Bite Out Of Food Waste
October 10, 2017  |  ResTech

Americans waste tons of food, and that’s a fact — 1.3 billion tons of it a year, to be precise, or 30 to 40 percent of...

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October 06, 2017  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

Sizzle  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Amazon Tracker: Whole Foods Numbers Aren’t Great News For Anyone
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October 06, 2017  |  Amazon

It’s now been a month since Amazon took over Whole Foods, and the initial stats have likely kept execs of other grocery stores awake at...

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Smart Appliances Find A Home Among Consumers
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October 06, 2017  |  Internet of Things

“Smart House” used to be just a Disney Channel Original Movie; perhaps you watched it back in good old 1999, or remember having kids who...

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Alexa To Drive Nissan’s Connected Commerce Vision
Alexa To Drive Nissan’s Connected Commerce Vision
October 05, 2017  |  Amazon

There are two big Alexa announcements this week. First up: It is now officially the first voice assistant to be available on Sonos, turning the...

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India, Japan Can Soon Command Alexa To Work For Them
India, Japan Can Soon Command Alexa To Work For Them
October 05, 2017  |  Amazon

Amazon announced Wednesday (Oct. 4) that its Echo speaker, powered by voice-activated digital assistant Alexa, is now available in India and will be coming to...

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Amazon Echo Is Now A Free Phone
Amazon Echo Is Now A Free Phone
October 02, 2017  |  Amazon Technology

Amazon has been expanding the features of its Alexa Echo devices since first launching them in 2014, and now the eCommerce giant is reportedly adding...

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