The multimedia presentations that many cities made in their pitch for Amazon’s HQ2 have seen another use: In some cases, they have encouraged businesses to take an interest in cities like Philadelphia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
In its efforts to disrupt the healthcare market, Amazon has built a team to focus on making Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant more useful in the healthcare field. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Sears Auto Centers announced Wednesday (May 9) a new deal with Amazon.com to provide full-service tire installation and balancing for customers who purchase any brand of tires on Amazon.com. The service will be launching across the U.S. during the next few weeks. Get the Full Story...
Amazon announced news on Wednesday (May 9) of the opening of Amazon Experience Centers within some Lennar model homes across the United States, in which the eCommece giant is showcasing Alexa-enabled smart home functions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Smart doorbell and security camera maker Ring has launched a new standalone Neighbors app. 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 our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...
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...
Sprouts Farmers Market announced that it has ended its Prime Now delivery partnership with Amazon. According to Reuters, the partnership ended on May 1. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
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...
Half of all the items purchased on Amazon come from small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), Amazon noted in its first Small Business Impact Report. The company also said in an announcement that SMBs have been on Amazon’s platform for more than 20 years. Get the Full Story Complete...
