Central 1 Credit Union (CU) announced in a press release that it has launched “Canada’s first-ever, authenticated voice banking service using Amazon Alexa.” The CU’s clients, Innovation Credit Union and Conexus Credit Union, are “piloting the technology that allows customers to use their voice to command actions...
Amazon‘s new payment option that allows business sellers to pay by invoice officially went into effect for third-party sellers on August 8. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Defcon, the annual hackers conference, has turned up a new security concern in smart speakers like the Amazon Echo. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...
Amazon Web Services (AWS) may be the driver of growth for the eCommerce giant now, but Piper Jaffray predicts that in three years’ time, advertising will bring in more revenue for Amazon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
To help users on iPhones and iPads use Alexa, Amazon has unveiled voice interaction for the popular voice assistant on its iOS Alexa app. Through the feature, users of Apple devices have an alternative to Siri, BGR reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
Amazon has launched an open source release of the Alexa Automotive Core (AAC) SDK, or Auto SDK, enabling automakers to integrate Alexa voice control into a car’s infotainment system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
The world was a very different place in February 2005 when Amazon first introduced its loyalty program: Prime. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...
Amazon and Whole Foods Market announced Wednesday (August 8) the launch of curbside grocery pickup in Sacramento and Virginia Beach. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
Amazon is cooperating with the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) fraud investigation into Sellers Playbook. The FTC and the State of Minnesota have charged Minnesota-based Sellers Playbook with running a large business opportunity scheme. A federal court temporarily stopped the operation until the case is resolved....
