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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Techy Turkey Day: How Technology Has Changed America’s Trademark Holiday
Techy Turkey Day: How Technology Has Changed America’s Trademark Holiday
November 23, 2017  |  Retail

When the pilgrims landed in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, in 1620, there was no voice of Siri to say, “Arrived.” The only parade that November was...

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Voice-Enabled Tool Via Poshmark Connects Buyers And Sellers In Real Time
Voice-Enabled Tool Via Poshmark Connects Buyers And Sellers In Real Time
November 17, 2017  |  Retail

Online marketplace Poshmark — which focuses on the sale and sharing of clothing — has debuted Stylist Match, a voice-enabled offering that the company will use to...

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Alexa Makes Her Way North (To Canada)
Alexa Makes Her Way North (To Canada)
November 16, 2017  |  Retail

Amazon’s line of Echo speakers powered by Alexa, its digital voice assistant, has made its way to Canada. First spotted by TechCrunch, the Echo Dot...

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Ally Bank Takes Banking To Alexa
Ally Bank Takes Banking To Alexa
November 15, 2017  |  Innovation

Ally Bank announced Tuesday (Nov. 14) that it is launching a new service that enables customers to conduct banking activities via voice. In a press...

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Amazon Stocks Whole Food Shelves (And Pop-Up Shops) With Echo Devices
Amazon Stocks Whole Food Shelves (And Pop-Up Shops) With Echo Devices
November 10, 2017  |  Retail

Whole Foods Market and Amazon announced news on Thursday (Nov. 9) that customers can now shop for Amazon devices at more than 199 Whole Foods...

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Alexa Will Speak Japanese Next Week
Alexa Will Speak Japanese Next Week
November 09, 2017  |  Retail

Amazon, the eCommerce giant, announced news on Wednesday (Nov. 8) that Alexa and Echo are now available by invitation only in Japan. In a press...

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Why Alexa Won’t Replace Call Center Agents (Just Yet)
Why Alexa Won’t Replace Call Center Agents (Just Yet)
November 09, 2017  |  Authentication

Remember how Barbie — at first just a popular doll with pretty hair and clothes — eventually became a teacher, gymnast, veterinarian, astronaut, paratrooper, NASCAR...

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Oprah Is Alexa’s Celebrity Voice For The Holidays
Oprah Is Alexa’s Celebrity Voice For The Holidays
November 03, 2017  |  Retail

Amazon’s Alexa just landed its first celebrity voice – and it’s none other than Oprah Winfrey! There is a catch, though. While Oprah won’t respond...

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Alexa Will Tell You Your Credit Score — For A Fee
Alexa Will Tell You Your Credit Score — For A Fee
November 02, 2017  |  Retail

Amazon wants Alexa to help you with your finances, but the company is going to charge you for it. That’s according to news from MarketWatch, which...

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