Articles about Alexa – Page 5 of 15

Voice-first, AI, AR: Three technologies race to again change how we shop

Ecommerce is known for its waves of innovation. From the rise of pure-plays to the advent of multi-channel and subscription… Read More

TLDR: Microsoft partners with Indian cricket legend on smart bat

Today’s featured stories Microsoft partners with Indian cricket legend to develop a smart bat that tracks live analytics Alexa and… Read More

Alexa and Cortana can now control Xbox devices as new ‘skill’ for digital assistants rolls out broadly

Amazon’s virtual brain Alexa and Microsoft’s Cortana can now turn on Xbox devices, launch games, take screenshots and more under… Read More

Plug-and-pray no more: Amazon’s new smart plug for Alexa is a gift from the smart-home gods

“New plug named First plug found. To control it, say ‘Alexa, turn on First plug.’ “ My jaw dropped when… Read More

Voice tech localization startup Jargon wins GeekWire-Ubiquity prize at Amazon’s Alexa Accelerator

It’s been a whirlwind past few months for the entrepreneurs behind Jargon, but Tuesday evening marked a high note after… Read More

The top pitches from Amazon’s Alexa Accelerator as startups push boundaries of voice tech

“Alexa, please ask the audience to take their seats.” Between bad Alexa jokes and innovative ideas pitched on stage, the… Read More

Turn up the tunes: Despite clever gimmicks, music still reigns king on smart speakers

It seems like smart assistants are learning new tricks every day, from cooking microwave popcorn to helping users get flu… Read More

Amazon Alexa Fund invests in Bamboo Learning as startup introduces screen-friendly Alexa math skill

Seattle education startup Bamboo Learning is previewing its second Alexa skill at the same time it’s announcing an investment from… Read More

New Alexa skill from Seattle and Boston children’s hospitals takes on flu season

Kids already have a lot of AI friends to chat with, whether they’re asking Siri to play their favorite song… Read More

Alexa, who has the best pitch? GeekWire teams up with VC firm for Amazon Alexa Accelerator prize

For the past several years, I’ve watched entrepreneurs give polished pitches at Techstars Demo Day and picked my favorites. This… Read More

TLDR: Amazon unveils Alexa-enabled microwave

Today’s featured stories Here’s everything Amazon announced today, from a microwave to a subwoofer to new Alexa capabilities ‘Alexa, cook… Read More

Here’s everything Amazon announced Thursday, from microwave to subwoofer to Alexa capabilities

Microwave. Subwoofer. Smart plug. In-car device. Those are just a handful of the new devices Amazon debuted on Thursday as… Read More

Amazon’s new tools for third-party developers will put Alexa on even more screens

Developers interested in building their own array of Alexa-powered devices will have some new tools to work with thanks to… Read More

Commentary: Alexa, stop! Amazon’s smart home just sounds more and more like a lazy home

I have three Amazon Echo Dot devices in my home, which is kind of an ironic admission to make at… Read More

Amazon reveals flurry of new devices as tech giant aims to get Alexa inside homes and cars

Amazon today unveiled 13 brand new devices, some expected, others surprising, as the tech giant continues its quest to put… Read More

Amazon ‘Echo Sub’ and Smart Plug images surface in latest Alexa leak

Images and descriptions of two unannounced Amazon Alexa devices publicly surfaced Wednesday afternoon, providing an inadvertent sneak preview of what… Read More

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‘Alexa, turn on the microwave!’ Plus, the latest from Nintendo as its Switch Online service launches

Update: Amazon announced a number of new devices and feature updates Thursday, confirming the reports we discussed on this episode. Read… Read More

Getty Images’ visual assets will enhance Alexa searches on Amazon’s Echo devices with a screen

A search on Amazon Echo devices with a screen will return visual responses from a vast collection of photographs thanks… Read More

A voice in the storm: Amazon enables Alexa Donations to aid those hit by Hurricane Florence

Hurricane Florence has made landfall in North Carolina and brings with it the promise of miserable days ahead as the… Read More

TLDR: Amazon HQ2 hints?

Today’s featured stories Amazon is staffing up in these HQ2 finalist cities as second headquarters decision nears ‘Alexa, start Halo’:… Read More

‘Alexa, start Halo’: Microsoft adds Alexa and Cortana voice commands for Xbox One

Xbox owners have another way to control their console: Alexa and Cortana. Microsoft expanded its voice support for Xbox One… Read More

Bose unveils Alexa-powered smart speaker and soundbars, aligning with Amazon on ‘next chapter’

Bose today showed off a new smart speaker and pair of soundbars powered by Amazon’s digital assistant Alexa as it… Read More

Smart speaker sales take off globally, but consumer appetite for novel uses is fickle

While the quarter-by-quarter battle for smart speaker market share gets all the attention, the longer-term struggle to change consumer behavior… Read More