voice technology

Knowles Releases Development Kit For Wake-On-Voice Alexa Headsets
Knowles Releases Development Kit For Wake-On-Voice Alexa Headsets
June 12, 2019  |  Alexa

The Knowles Corporation has announced the creation of a new hands-free solution, enabling original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original design manufacturers (ODMs) to build headphones,...

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Why Mastercard Put Voice-AI Ordering On The QSR Menu
Why Mastercard Put Voice-AI Ordering On The QSR Menu
May 30, 2019  |  Mastercard

It has happened to most consumers at least once. One pulls into a fast food establishment’s drive-through lane, scans an extensive menu and can’t make...

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Visa Talks AI’s Global Impact
Visa Talks AI’s Global Impact
May 14, 2019  |  VISA

AI’s reality is far from the futuristic fantasies of, say, Minority Report, but, as Visa’s global head of innovation and design Mark Jamison tells Karen...

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Amazon Alexa Adds Automation With Alexa Routines
Amazon Alexa Adds Automation With Alexa Routines
May 07, 2019  |  Alexa

Amazon Alexa is expanding the capabilities of Alexa Routines. Launched in fall 2017, Routines allows users to carry out such tasks as scheduling actions, carrying...

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Alexa In-Skill Purchasing Goes Global
Alexa In-Skill Purchasing Goes Global
May 01, 2019  |  Alexa

Amazon is bringing Alexa in-skill purchasing — which allows for developers to generate revenue from voice apps — to Japan, the U.K and Germany, according...

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Payments 2022: Why Payments Is Make-Or-Break For Digital Platforms
Payments 2022: Why Payments Is Make-Or-Break For Digital Platforms
April 29, 2019  |  Payments As A Service

The last decade has seen the emergence of a new generation of fast-growing, multinational businesses. Digital platforms — fueled by the convergence of mobile devices,...

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Alexa Team Might Be Able To Find A User’s Home Address
Alexa Team Might Be Able To Find A User’s Home Address
April 25, 2019  |  Alexa

A new report has revealed that an Amazon team auditing Alexa commands might be able to find a customer’s home address in a matter of...

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