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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Alexa To Take On The Telephone
Alexa To Take On The Telephone
March 06, 2017  |  Amazon Innovations

Amazon is gearing up to roll out Alexa-powered devices during 2017 that will enable people to start phone calls via voice. According to a report...

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Amazon’s Alexa University Sandbox
Amazon’s Alexa University Sandbox
March 06, 2017  |  Amazon

Amazon is extending its push to have third-party developers work on Alexa skills in the classroom. The online retail giant recently told Reuters about the launch...

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Voice-Activated Tracker: Milestones
Voice-Activated Tracker: Milestones
February 28, 2017  |  Voice Activation

We’ll say it again: They grow up so fast. The past few weeks have seen some major milestones surpassed in the voice-enabled ecosystem. First up:...

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New Android Phones Get Google’s Digital Assistant
New Android Phones Get Google’s Digital Assistant
February 27, 2017  |  Mobile Applications

Google, owned by Alphabet, said over the weekend that its digital assistant will debut on smartphones that run the newest versions of the operating system,...

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Amazon’s Alexa Won’t Be A Witness In Murder Trial
Amazon’s Alexa Won’t Be A Witness In Murder Trial
February 24, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Amazon has long been a champion for protecting customer data, and that isn’t changing, with the company filing a motion to stop a search warrant...

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Amazon Alexa Hits 10,000 Skills
Amazon Alexa Hits 10,000 Skills
February 24, 2017  |  Amazon

Time sure does fly. Last June, consumers’ minds were blown when Alexa reached 1,000 unique skills. If they could see us now… because just the...

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Chatbot Tracker: Chatbot Growth In The Workplace
Chatbot Tracker: Chatbot Growth In The Workplace
February 21, 2017  |  Chatbots

Personal assistants tend to have a huge impact on most any organization. From sharing meeting reminders to alerting people that there’s an upcoming deadline, they’re...

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Commerce Loves The Sound Of Your Voice
Commerce Loves The Sound Of Your Voice
February 20, 2017  |  Innovation

Know who loves the sound of your voice even more than you do? Not just your dog, but eCommerce, too. That’s because consumers can now...

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Voice Activated Tracker: Call Me On Alexa
Voice Activated Tracker: Call Me On Alexa
February 17, 2017  |  Voice Activation

First up in this week’s Voice Activated Tracker, Santander Bank upgraded the voice functionality of its SmartBank mobile application, starting with the iOS version. Santander...

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