Amazon’s Alexa can become a default assistant on Android smartphones, replacing Google Assistant, according to multiple reports Monday (May 7), which credited a Reddit user with noticing the change. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Amazon announced news on Thursday (May 3) of the availability of in-skill purchasing for Alexa skills in the U.S. While the service was announced back in November of 2017, it was only available to a handful of voice app developers before today. Get the Full...
Synchrony, the financial services company, announced news on Wednesday (May 2) that customers can now use voice commands to manage their Amazon.com Store Card. In a press release, Synchrony said it is making this happen via a new skill for Alexa, dubbed the Store Card skill. Via...
Amazon’s Alexa, its voice-activated digital assistant, is getting a memory, which means she’ll be able to remember information that humans often forget. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
Amazon announced Wednesday (April 25) all new Alexa experiences for kids and parents dubbed Amazon FreeTime on Alexa, Amazon FreeTime Unlimited on Alexa, and Echo Dot Kids Edition. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
On Thursday (April 19), Amazon announced Alexa Skill Blueprints, a new way for anyone to create their own skills for the virtual assistant. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
Volara, the company that makes a hotel concierge service powered by Alexa for Business, announced news on Wednesday (April 18) that it is bringing the technology to hotel guests. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
With Alexa Announcements, Amazon’s Echo can now function as a one-way intercom that lets users broadcast messages throughout their homes, TechCrunch reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Alexa Routines is getting an update which will allow users to add specific songs, podcasts, and radio shows to their day. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
