Top 5 things Amazon's Alexa can do that Google Home can't
Published on Nov 14, 2016
Article "Man hacks Alexa into singing fish robot, terror ensues"
Perhaps technology has finally gone too far
by Russell Brandom
November 4, 2016
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Voice shopping with Alexa
Published on Nov 18, 2016
Voice shopping with Alexa allows customers to shop for tens of millions of Prime-eligible items. Available on the Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Amazon Tap, Amazon Fire HD tablet, and Amazon Fire TV, it’s as simple as saying, “Alexa, order [product]” — Alexa will find a product that ships with Prime. Just say, “yes” to buy it. Don’t forget to ask, “Alexa, what are your deals” each day for the latest deals.
Amazon's next Echo said to come with a screen
Published on Nov 29, 2016
Article "Amazon Plans Premium Alexa Speaker With Large Screen"A high-end smart speaker is in the works with a 7-inch touchscreen, according to a Bloomberg report.
by Mark Gurman
November 29, 2016
4 common Amazon Alexa problems and how to fix them
Published on Dec 5, 2016
Amazon's Echo, Echo Dot and Tap speakers come loaded with features and are virtually maintenance-free. But things don't always go to plan. Here are some common problems with the Alexa speakers and how to fix them.
Speak up, robot: Court wants data from Amazon Echo device for murder case
Published on Dec 28, 2016
The Internet of Things, as our rapidly growing collection of connected devices is called, entered a new era of sorts recently when detectives in an Arkansas murder case sought a search warrant to view… or hear… the content of commands or sounds recorded by an Amazon Echo device. The case dates back to 2015 but the gist of the matter is that the home where the murder took place was littered with I-o-T devices that may hold clues.
Detectives say the Echo was streaming music at the time of the murder, and they want to know if the Echo recorded any sounds during what appears to be a struggle. Echo devices are “always listening,” but Amazon says they only record small bits of commands received after hearing a “wake word,” which by default for an Echo device is “Alexa,” the name of the A.I. agent used to execute requests. Detectives are also looking at other smart devices in the home.
The broader implication here is that this new generation of smart home assistants, whether it be an Echo, your phone, computer, security system, thermostat or whatever, may now be forced to rat you or someone else out in a legal matter. How the legal system and device makers will respond to this new wrinkle remains to be seen. So far, Amazon is refusing to release the data while its legal team looks at options; Suffice to say it’s a complicated new problem.
Article "At CES 2017, Amazon revs Alexa everywhere strategy"
A bevy of vendors are integrating Amazon's Alexa digital assistant technology. Artificial intelligence matters, but distribution, developers, and integration may matter more.
by Larry Dignan
January 3, 2017
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