Tag: Alexa

06 JAN

Amazon reports over 100 million Alexa devices sold

Amazon is notoriously reluctant to share how well Alexa is doing in the marketplace — at best, you get vague boasts about its devices being the “most gifted.” Now, however, it’s providing more meaningful figures. The company’s Dave Limp told The Verge in an interview that over 100 million Alexa-equipped devices have sold to date. […]

01 JAN

Will People Flock to the Alexa for Employee Benefits?

Just hearing the words “open enrollment” is enough to make anyone groan with boredom. But what if you could enroll in health insurance at work by talking to a computer? You’re asked a few simple questions about your family, your lifestyle and your medical history, and within nine minutes, you’re done. Enter Jellyvision and Alex, […]

01 JAN

Will People Flock to the Alexa for Employee Benefits?

Just hearing the words “open enrollment” is enough to make anyone groan with boredom. But what if you could enroll in health insurance at work by talking to a computer? You’re asked a few simple questions about your family, your lifestyle and your medical history, and within nine minutes, you’re done. Enter Jellyvision and Alex, […]

25 DEC

Alexa and Katie season 2 Netflix release time: What time is Alexa and Katie out?

Alexa and Katie season two is being released on Boxing Day (Wednesday, December 26) on Netflix, who have confirmed the series’ release time. Netflix will release the next series of the tween sitcom in time for a Christmas week binge. Alexa & Katie season two will have 10 episodes, all of which will be released at […]

15 DEC

Amazon’s $30 Echo clock puts Alexa timers on your wall

The Amazon Echo Wall Clock is finally available. First announced back in September, the analog clock that can sync with timers and display countdowns set through Alexa sells for $ 30. To get the most of this wall clock, you’ll need an Echo speaker to pair with it. The clock itself doesn’t have a microphone […]

06 DEC

Amazon turns to customers for questions Alexa can’t answer

Amazon is launching a new program that will let its customers answer some of the questions Alexa can’t answer on its own. It’s called Alexa Answers and starting today, the company will begin inviting select customers to field some of the more difficult questions posed to Amazon’s assistant. “While Alexa can answer the vast majority […]

12 OCT

Amazon’s new APIs connect smart home cameras and doorbells to Alexa

Your Ring and August doorbells and locks just got a lot smarter. Amazon has released new APIs for smart home cameras and doorbells allowing these devices to communicate with Echo speakers. Not all devices can support these new APIs however. Amazon currently supports WebRTC compliant cameras or 3Ps, which use a WebRTC bridge to connect […]