Banks are well aware that they must do more these days than simply provide their debit and credit card holders with monthly account statements. Just as consumers have come to expect robust mobile banking services, a growing share want mobile tools to help them control...
Shoppers wanting to find out where specific businesses are located and how long they are open can now just ask Alexa. The capability comes via a deal between Amazon and Yext, a company that deals in location data and associated services. “With this new relationship, consumers...
Weddings can be one of the most costly expenses in people’s lives. It’s expensive for the wedding couple — and can be for the guests, too. Research from Bankrate.com found that where people live may determine what kind of gift a new couple will receive on their special day....
We had a bit of fun last week writing that Alexa was taking time out to work on itself — but the reality of the matter is that Amazon isn’t resting easy. As of late, Alexa has grown to play a broader role in the...
November 30, 2020
Smartphones have become a ubiquitous part of life for consumers around the globe. They use their mobile devices for everything from checking the weather to posting on social media to pulling up real-time maps and using them to navigate to new destinations. Many of these activities are made possible by location sharing, which allows users […]
July 25, 2018
Shoppers wanting to find out where specific businesses are located and how long they are open can now just ask Alexa. The capability comes via a deal between Amazon and Yext, a company that deals in location data and associated services. “With this new relationship, consumers using Alexa for voice search can receive the most up-to-date […]
