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Alexa Tops Apple’s Free App Downloads
Mobile Applications // December 26, 2019

A large number of people received Amazon Echoes and Fitbits this holiday season, according to Apple’s App Store, CNBC reported on Thursday (Dec. 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Whistleblower Says Apple Contractors Can Hear Private Siri Conversations
Apple // July 29, 2019

Apple’s Siri AI (artificial intelligence) assistant sends audio to human “graders” that includes sexual encounters, medical information, drug deals and other private moments recorded without users’ knowledge. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Vodafone Users Can Now Make Calls Via Alexa Devices
Alexa // June 12, 2019

Vodafone, the U.K. telecom company, is enabling customers to make and receive phone calls via an Amazon Echo Speaker with Alexa, its digital voice assistant, built in. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Apple Music Now Available On Amazon Fire TV
Apple // March 13, 2019

In a change of pace from recent years, Apple continues to push its services with the launch of Apple Music on Amazon Fire TV, according to a report from CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Peapod And Alexa Deliver Greater Grocery Ordering Convenience

July 13, 2017
Peapod was one of the earliest Internet startups to offer grocery delivery services, so it only makes sense that the company would strive to stay at the forefront of the grocery sector – now more than ever, as the changing grocery landscape threatens to cull the weakest players in the space. Get the Full Story […]

Everything You Need To Know About Amazon Prime Day, July 11

July 10, 2017
The countdown to Amazon’s annual Prime Day is down to hours, not days, and the excitement just keeps building as the eCommerce giant releases more information about the deals that...

Are You Smarter Than The Average American?

June 17, 2017
Americans are a very intelligent people — just ask them. A study by YouGov revealed news that 55 percent of Americans think they are smarter than the average American. A little...

The Over/Under On Apple’s Ecosystem

June 14, 2017
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Alexa Tops Apple’s Free App Downloads

December 26, 2019
A large number of people received Amazon Echoes and Fitbits this holiday season, according to Apple’s App Store, CNBC reported on Thursday (Dec. 26). 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 […]

Whistleblower Says Apple Contractors Can Hear Private Siri Conversations

July 29, 2019
Apple’s Siri AI (artificial intelligence) assistant sends audio to human “graders” that includes sexual encounters, medical information, drug deals and other private moments recorded without users’ knowledge. Get the Full...

Vodafone Users Can Now Make Calls Via Alexa Devices

June 12, 2019
Vodafone, the U.K. telecom company, is enabling customers to make and receive phone calls via an Amazon Echo Speaker with Alexa, its digital voice assistant, built in. Get the Full...

Apple Music Now Available On Amazon Fire TV

March 13, 2019
In a change of pace from recent years, Apple continues to push its services with the launch of Apple Music on Amazon Fire TV, according to a report from CNBC....