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Amazon launches brand new Alexa app

July 28, 2020

Amazon is set to roll out a brand-new Alexa app for its smart assistant offering personalised suggestions and greatly improved navigation. Amazon is releasing a brand-new version of its mobile…

Amazon is scrapping support for its Dash Wand barcode scanning device as the retailer hammers the final nail in the coffin of its failed Dash experiment.

Amazon scraps support for its failed Dash Wand barcode scanners

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July 24, 2020

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Amazon is scrapping support for its Dash Wand barcode scanning device as the retailer hammers the final nail in the coffin of its failed Dash experiment. Its Dash Wand, launched…

Honda has partnered with Chinese tech giant Tencent to develop the world’s first in-car voice activated shopping system

Honda is developing world’s first in-car voice activated shopping system

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June 3, 2020

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Honda has partnered with Chinese tech giant Tencent to develop the world’s first in-car voice activated shopping system. The two companies are working together on a new infotainment system that…

The UK has reached ‘mass adoption’ of smart speakers with nearly a quarter of all households containing a voice-activated device representing a “powerful tool for brands”.

Smart speakers have reached ‘mass adoption’ in the UK

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January 6, 2020

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The UK has reached ‘mass adoption’ of smart speakers with nearly a quarter of all households containing a voice-activated device representing a “powerful tool for brands”. According to new research…

Amazon’s Alexa has officially launched its Celebrity Voice Programme and customers can channel the voice of Samuel L. Jackson.

Samuel L. Jackson’s voice now available on Amazon Alexa

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December 16, 2019

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Amazon’s Alexa has officially launched its Celebrity Voice Programme and customers can channel the voice of Samuel L. Jackson. Jackson’s voice can be added to Amazon’s Alexa enabled devices for…

Walmart has seen the number of new sellers signing up to its marketplace more than triple thanks to its partnership with Shopify.

You can now order Walmart groceries using Siri

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November 13, 2019

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Walmart customers can now order groceries via Siri as the retailer announces a new partnership with Apple. Walmart Voice Order is set to be rolled out across any Apple device…

Amazon staff in India and Romania are employed to watch select snippets of footage from customers Cloud Cam home security cameras, according to Bloomberg.

Amazon embroiled in fresh privacy scandal as Cloud Cam footage could be watched by employees

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October 10, 2019

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Amazon staff in India and Romania are employed to watch select snippets of footage from customers Cloud Cam home security cameras, according to Bloomberg. The ecommerce giant has become embroiled…

Ikea is making its biggest investment in 20 years to take on Amazon and Google in a bid to have a “leading role in the smart home arena”.

Ikea to take on Amazon and Google as leader in “the smart home arena”

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October 2, 2019

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Ikea is making its biggest investment in 20 years to take on Amazon and Google in a bid to have a “leading role in the smart home arena”. Inter Ikea’s…

Amazon adding Alexa to earbuds, glasses and a ring while introducing celebrity voices

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Alexa Amazon Echo Samuel L. Jackson

September 26, 2019

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Amazon has revealed a raft of new Alexa and other smart devices during its Alexa event as it seeks to beef up its own-brand tech offering. These included some outlandish…

Starbucks customers in China can now order coffee and food for home delivery using Alibaba’s smart speaker.

Starbucks coffee can now be ordered via Alibaba’s smart speaker for 30min delivery

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Alibaba Genie Smart Speaker Starbucks Tmall

September 18, 2019

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Starbucks customers in China can now order coffee and food for home delivery using Alibaba’s smart speaker. Anyone with a Tmall Genie smart speaker can now make Starbucks orders using…

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Ever wonder what you’re agreeing to when you agree to terms and conditions when shopping with the likes of Amazon, Asos, Zara and Nike? Charged has teamed up with Rightly.co.uk…

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Amazon launches brand new Alexa app

Amazon scraps support for its failed Dash Wand barcode scanners

Honda is developing world’s first in-car voice activated shopping system

Smart speakers have reached ‘mass adoption’ in the UK

Samuel L. Jackson’s voice now available on Amazon Alexa

You can now order Walmart groceries using Siri

Ikea to take on Amazon and Google as leader in “the smart home arena”

Amazon adding Alexa to earbuds, glasses and a ring while introducing celebrity voices

Starbucks coffee can now be ordered via Alibaba’s smart speaker for 30min delivery

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