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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Today in the Connected Economy: Parkopedia Taps Amazon to Help People Park
Today in the Connected Economy: Parkopedia Taps Amazon to Help People Park
June 08, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, connected vehicle platform Parkopedia has rolled out an offering from Amazon’s Alexa to help drivers receive voice-enabled parking assistance. Also,...

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Amazon Leans on Alexa and Football to Reverse 6-Month Slump
Amazon Leans on Alexa and Football to Reverse 6-Month Slump
May 12, 2022  |  Retail

For the second time in as many months, Amazon is asking Alexa for help. At a time when its stock has fallen 40% in six...

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Amazon Unveils Alexa Features to Help Seniors, Caregivers
Amazon Unveils Alexa Features to Help Seniors, Caregivers
May 11, 2022  |  Amazon Innovations

Amazon has unveiled two features for the Alexa Together function on its Alexa devices designed to help older people and their caregivers. In an announcement...

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Teladoc Health Launches Amazon Collaboration
Teladoc Health Launches Amazon Collaboration
February 28, 2022  |  Healthcare

Virtual care provider Teladoc Heath has launched a collaboration with Amazon Alexa to provide care on Echo devices such the Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo...

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Amazon to Get Less Alexa Skill Development Revenue Next Year
Amazon to Get Less Alexa Skill Development Revenue Next Year
December 15, 2021  |  Alexa

Amazon on Tuesday (Dec. 14) announced that it will cut its commission from 30% to 20% on smart speakers and other Alexa-powered devices for skill developers...

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Alexa Together Service Debuts, Calling on Advances in Remote Connected Eldercare
Alexa Together Service Debuts, Calling on Advances in Remote Connected Eldercare
December 07, 2021  |  Alexa

The Alexa speaker turned seven about a month ago — old enough in internet years for Amazon to launch its Alexa Together service, which connects...

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Blue Apron Offers Hands-Free Meal Prep Instruction via Alexa
Blue Apron Offers Hands-Free Meal Prep Instruction via Alexa
December 02, 2021  |  Alexa

“Alexa: I need the recipe for Creamy Pesto Chicken & Orzo” could soon be heard in homes with active Blue Apron meal kit and recipe...

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Amazon’s Alexa Will Serve as Answering Service With Verizon Phones
Amazon’s Alexa Will Serve as Answering Service With Verizon Phones
November 16, 2021  |  Alexa

Voice command telephone calls have been available in cars for decades, but a new tie-up between Amazon and Verizon looks to bring that practice indoors...

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At Just 7 Years Old, Alexa Is Maturing Into the Voice of a Connected Economy
At Just 7 Years Old, Alexa Is Maturing Into the Voice of a Connected Economy
November 08, 2021  |  Commerce Connected

Would it have been more successful had it been called “Finch,” “Friday” or “Samantha?” That’s something to contemplate as we mark the 7th birthday of...

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