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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Need a Frappucino? Now, there’s artificial intelligence (AI) for that. Starbucks already has an order-and-pick-up feature on its mobile app, but soon customers will be...

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Amazon Tracker: Souq Talks Go South
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