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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Data Dive, Fierce Competitors Edition: Amazon, Chase And Google.
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March 20, 2017  |  Data Dive

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The Amazon Effect On … Payments
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March 20, 2017  |  Amazon

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Alexa Makes Her Way Into The Amazon App
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March 17, 2017  |  Retail

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March 16, 2017  |  Retail

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March 16, 2017  |  Innovation

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March 15, 2017  |  Mobile Commerce

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March 14, 2017  |  Retail

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