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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Teladoc Health Launches Amazon Collaboration
Teladoc Health Launches Amazon Collaboration
February 28, 2022  |  Healthcare

Virtual care provider Teladoc Heath has launched a collaboration with Amazon Alexa to provide care on Echo devices such the Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo...

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Amazon to Get Less Alexa Skill Development Revenue Next Year
Amazon to Get Less Alexa Skill Development Revenue Next Year
December 15, 2021  |  Alexa

Amazon on Tuesday (Dec. 14) announced that it will cut its commission from 30% to 20% on smart speakers and other Alexa-powered devices for skill developers...

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Alexa Together Service Debuts, Calling on Advances in Remote Connected Eldercare
Alexa Together Service Debuts, Calling on Advances in Remote Connected Eldercare
December 07, 2021  |  Alexa

The Alexa speaker turned seven about a month ago — old enough in internet years for Amazon to launch its Alexa Together service, which connects...

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Blue Apron Offers Hands-Free Meal Prep Instruction via Alexa
Blue Apron Offers Hands-Free Meal Prep Instruction via Alexa
December 02, 2021  |  Alexa

“Alexa: I need the recipe for Creamy Pesto Chicken & Orzo” could soon be heard in homes with active Blue Apron meal kit and recipe...

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Amazon’s Alexa Will Serve as Answering Service With Verizon Phones
Amazon’s Alexa Will Serve as Answering Service With Verizon Phones
November 16, 2021  |  Alexa

Voice command telephone calls have been available in cars for decades, but a new tie-up between Amazon and Verizon looks to bring that practice indoors...

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At Just 7 Years Old, Alexa Is Maturing Into the Voice of a Connected Economy
At Just 7 Years Old, Alexa Is Maturing Into the Voice of a Connected Economy
November 08, 2021  |  Commerce Connected

Would it have been more successful had it been called “Finch,” “Friday” or “Samantha?” That’s something to contemplate as we mark the 7th birthday of...

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Pinterest Stands Alone, Retailers Slammed by Abuse, Walmart Takes on Alexa
Pinterest Stands Alone, Retailers Slammed by Abuse, Walmart Takes on Alexa
November 08, 2021  |  Today In Data

Bogus returns, promotion abuse and other customer service tricks are costing large retailers upwards of $90 billion. Plus, we have all the latest news from...

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Amazon Teams with Hospitals, Assisted Living Centers to Boost Productivity
Amazon Teams with Hospitals, Assisted Living Centers to Boost Productivity
October 29, 2021  |  Amazon

Amazon is deploying Alexa to assisted living centers and hospitals to help providers connect patients to information and entertainment while also improving the care team’s...

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Amazon Alexa Announcements Point to Connected Living Writ Large 
Amazon Alexa Announcements Point to Connected Living Writ Large 
October 04, 2021  |  Commerce Connected

In the aftermath of Amazon’s annual fall preview of its new hardware and voice-activated capabilities, the online retailer’s Alexa platform is set to become the...

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