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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Alexa To Drive Nissan’s Connected Commerce Vision
Alexa To Drive Nissan’s Connected Commerce Vision
October 05, 2017  |  Retail

There are two big Alexa announcements this week. First up: It is now officially the first voice assistant to be available on Sonos, turning the...

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India, Japan Can Soon Command Alexa To Work For Them
India, Japan Can Soon Command Alexa To Work For Them
October 05, 2017  |  Retail

Amazon announced Wednesday (Oct. 4) that its Echo speaker, powered by voice-activated digital assistant Alexa, is now available in India and will be coming to...

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Amazon Echo Is Now A Free Phone
Amazon Echo Is Now A Free Phone
October 02, 2017  |  Retail

Amazon has been expanding the features of its Alexa Echo devices since first launching them in 2014, and now the eCommerce giant is reportedly adding...

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Hearables: Taking Voice Control Beyond Smart Speakers
Hearables: Taking Voice Control Beyond Smart Speakers
September 29, 2017  |  Innovation

What’s better than being able to boss Alexa around at home? How about being able to boss her around everywhere else, too? It’s becoming possible...

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Domino’s Says Alexa Powers One In Five One-Click Pizza Orders
Domino’s Says Alexa Powers One In Five One-Click Pizza Orders
September 29, 2017  |  Mobile Order Ahead

Two months after it made it possible to order pizza through voice-controlled devices in the U.K., Domino’s is seeing positive results. According to news from...

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BMW To Get Alexa
BMW To Get Alexa
September 28, 2017  |  Retail

Amazon is expanding the uses for Alexa, its voice-activated digital assistant, and will soon find its way into future BMW vehicles. According to a news...

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Amazon And Google Spar Over YouTube  
Amazon And Google Spar Over YouTube  
September 28, 2017  |  Retail

Amazon and Google are in a rare public fight over Amazon’s Echo Show device, which, as of Wednesday (Sept. 27), can no longer show YouTube...

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Amazon Adds More Echos To The Lineup
Amazon Adds More Echos To The Lineup
September 28, 2017  |  Retail

After months of speculating, there is news — it seems Amazon is coming out with a new Echo.  In fact, Amazon is coming out with...

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The Way Forward For Wearables
The Way Forward For Wearables
September 27, 2017  |  Wearables

Wearables are at an interesting crossroads in the life of the American consumer. From the biggest names in retail and technology to up-and-coming startups, there suddenly...

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