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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Developers Can Now Make Money Off Alexa Skills
Developers Can Now Make Money Off Alexa Skills
May 03, 2018  |  Retail

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...

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SoundHound Raises $100M In A New Round Of Funding
SoundHound Raises $100M In A New Round Of Funding
May 03, 2018  |  Investments

SoundHound, a voice-enabled artificial intelligence (AI) and conversational intelligence technologies company, announced news on Thursday (May 3) that it has raised $100 million in new funding...

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Google To Invest In Startups To Make Assistant Smarter
Google To Invest In Startups To Make Assistant Smarter
May 03, 2018  |  News

Google has announced it is launching a new investment program for early-stage startups that can help the company improve its digital assistant. The company is...

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Synchrony Amazon.com Store Card Holders Can Now Check Balances Via Voice
Synchrony Amazon.com Store Card Holders Can Now Check Balances Via Voice
May 02, 2018  |  Retail

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...

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Amazon Expands Boston Tech Hub; Adds 2,000 New Tech Roles
Amazon Expands Boston Tech Hub; Adds 2,000 New Tech Roles
May 01, 2018  |  Retail

Amazon, announced news on Tuesday (May 1) that it will expand its Boston Tech Hub, creating 2,000 new tech jobs in fields including machine learning,...

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Coming Soon To Alexa: A Memory
Coming Soon To Alexa: A Memory
April 26, 2018  |  Retail

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. In a blog post...

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Facebook’s Smart Speakers Fiona and Aloha’s Launch Pushed To October
Facebook’s Smart Speakers Fiona and Aloha’s Launch Pushed To October
April 24, 2018  |  Facebook / Meta

Facebook’s launch of its smart speakers has reportedly been pushed back until the fall. According to Digi Times, mass production on the two smart speakers...

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Weird Stuff People Buy On Amazon
Weird Stuff People Buy On Amazon
April 21, 2018  |  Retail

In 2012, American internet entrepreneur, angel investor, author and blogger Jason Calacanis gave a pretty bold prediction about Amazon Prime — then in its seventh year...

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Volara Powers Alexa To Make Phone Calls For Hotel Guests
Volara Powers Alexa To Make Phone Calls For Hotel Guests
April 18, 2018  |  Retail

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...

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