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Amazon Alexa

Amazon’s Alexa smart assistant seems to be everywhere. Since it was first announced in 2014 with the original Amazon Echo speaker, the voice assistant has gained thousands of new “skills” and comes in a variety of form factors – from miniature speakers to ones with a video camera and a touchscreen. Alexa has been integrated into a wide range of devices including cars, fridges, smartwatches, lights, and security cameras.

Samsung will support Alexa and Google Assistant on 2019 TVsSamsung will support Alexa and Google Assistant on 2019 TVs
Kohler’s smart toilet promises a ‘fully-immersive experience’Kohler’s smart toilet promises a ‘fully-immersive experience’
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Alexa now knows how high swans fly thanks to Wolfram AlphaAlexa now knows how high swans fly thanks to Wolfram Alpha
Alexa can now arm your home security system — including Amazon’s Ring AlarmAlexa can now arm your home security system — including Amazon’s Ring Alarm
Amazon’s Echo Wall Clock now shipping for $30Amazon’s Echo Wall Clock now shipping for $30
All I want for Christmas is this twerking Alexa-enabled bearAll I want for Christmas is this twerking Alexa-enabled bear
Apple Music support hits Amazon Echo speakersApple Music support hits Amazon Echo speakers
Amazon’s Fire TV Cube adds multi-room music and follow-up mode in latest updateAmazon’s Fire TV Cube adds multi-room music and follow-up mode in latest update
Alexa can now connect you with local businessesAlexa can now connect you with local businesses
Alexa is implementing self-learning techniques to better understand usersAlexa is implementing self-learning techniques to better understand users
Amazon Alexa is beta testing crowdsourced answersAmazon Alexa is beta testing crowdsourced answers
Alexa can now find the right Amazon Music playlist by having a conversation with youAlexa can now find the right Amazon Music playlist by having a conversation with you
Apple Music is coming to Echo devices next monthApple Music is coming to Echo devices next month
You can preorder an Alexa-enabled Big Mouth Billy Bass for $40You can preorder an Alexa-enabled Big Mouth Billy Bass for $40
The AmazonBasics Microwave is for those who are spoiled by voice commandsThe AmazonBasics Microwave is for those who are spoiled by voice commands
Amazon just opened Alexa to all Bluetooth headphone makersAmazon just opened Alexa to all Bluetooth headphone makers
Alexa will soon be able to read the news just like a professionalAlexa will soon be able to read the news just like a professional
Pandora Premium is now available on Amazon Echo devicesPandora Premium is now available on Amazon Echo devices
Smart speakers have no idea how to give us newsSmart speakers have no idea how to give us news
Microsoft is now selling Amazon’s Echo devicesMicrosoft is now selling Amazon’s Echo devices
Amazon made a (RED) version of the second-gen EchoAmazon made a (RED) version of the second-gen Echo
TP-Link’s new smart outlet is actually an outlet — and that’s why it’s smartTP-Link’s new smart outlet is actually an outlet — and that’s why it’s smart
Mozilla releases privacy report on which holiday gadgets are too creepyMozilla releases privacy report on which holiday gadgets are too creepy
These antique Alexaphones won’t spy on your conversationsThese antique Alexaphones won’t spy on your conversations
Alexa now available on Windows 10 PCsAlexa now available on Windows 10 PCs
Amazon launches Echo and Alexa in MexicoAmazon launches Echo and Alexa in Mexico
Alexa will notify you when your favorite artist releases a new albumAlexa will notify you when your favorite artist releases a new album
Alexa will tell you where you can vote and give real-time election updatesAlexa will tell you where you can vote and give real-time election updates
Alexa now lets you control Fire TV apps with your voiceAlexa now lets you control Fire TV apps with your voice
Amazon is doing well in North America but still struggles overseasAmazon is doing well in North America but still struggles overseas
Amazon’s Echo and Alexa devices come to Spain and ItalyAmazon’s Echo and Alexa devices come to Spain and Italy
You can now get Alexa to use its inside voice with Whisper ModeYou can now get Alexa to use its inside voice with Whisper Mode
Amazon teams up with SiriusXM to offer three months of free service for Echo ownersAmazon teams up with SiriusXM to offer three months of free service for Echo owners
Amazon’s new Echo Dot has better looks and a better sound, but the same price as beforeAmazon’s new Echo Dot has better looks and a better sound, but the same price as before
Amazon now lets smart cameras and doorbells talk to Echo devicesAmazon now lets smart cameras and doorbells talk to Echo devices
Anki will integrate Alexa into its robot companion VectorAnki will integrate Alexa into its robot companion Vector

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