Amazon and Microsoft on Wednesday (Aug. 15) announced a public preview of their plans to integrate Alexa with Microsoft Cortana, a plan announced last summer. Get...
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...
Amazon announced that Echo users can now use the smart speaker to shop at Whole Foods. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
The Alexa Fund announced that it has chosen nine companies for this year’s Alexa Accelerator. The Accelerator, a program designed to support early-stage startups using voice to...
Wireless speaker pioneer Sonos Inc. plans to raise as much as $264.1 million in its upcoming initial public offering. Get the Full Story Complete the...
Amazon has announced that developers can start building voice experiences for customers in Italy and Spain using the Alexa Skills Kit (ASK). Get the Full...
Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at the day’s payments and commerce news. Coverage includes a look at the latest job for Alexa...
In an effort grow its presence in the hospitality space, Amazon has partnered with Marriott International to bring Alexa to the company’s hotels. The popular...
Father’s Day has always had some trouble engendering the kind of enthusiasm for gift giving that Mother’s Day does — and we mean always. Get the Full...