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Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos once got so frustrated with Alexa’s performance he told it to “go shoot yourself in the head”.

Jeff Bezos once told Alexa to “shoot yourself in the head” over performance frustrations

May 12, 2021

Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos once got so frustrated with Alexa’s performance he told it to “go shoot yourself in the head”. According to Brad Stone’s new book Amazon Unbound:…

Users of facial recognition software as a means of payment will increase by 120 per cent by 2025 according to a research carried out by Juniper.

Facial recognition payment users to rise to 1.4bn by 2025

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Co-op facial recognition Juniper Voice recognition

April 12, 2021

George Iddenden

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Users of facial recognition software as a means of payment will increase by 120 per cent by 2025 according to a research carried out by Juniper. The study concluded that…

Amazon’s Alexa smart assistant can now direct users to their nearest COVID-19 testing sites or help them find a vaccine trial.

Amazon Alexa can now direct you to your nearest COVID-19 testing centre

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Alexa Amazon Coronavirus COVID 19 testing Vaccine

February 10, 2021

Ben Stevens

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Amazon’s Alexa smart assistant can now direct users to their nearest COVID-19 testing sites or help them find a vaccine trial. Amazon quietly rolled out the new voice functionalities last…

‘In-vehicle commerce’ is set to become an $86 billion industry over the next five years according to new research.

‘In-vehicle commerce’ set to be worth $86 billion by 2025

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In-Vehicle Juniper Research Voice

September 23, 2020

Ben Stevens

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‘In-vehicle commerce’ is set to become an $86 billion industry over the next five years according to new research. Juniper Research’s latest study suggests that new technologies including in-vehicle payments…

Amazon launches brand new Alexa app

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Alexa Amazon App

July 28, 2020

Ben Stevens

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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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Alexa Amazon Dash Buttons Dash Wand Echo

July 24, 2020

Ben Stevens

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

June 3, 2020

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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Quadrangle Smart Speaker Voice

January 6, 2020

Ben Stevens

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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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Alexa Amazon Samuel L. Jackson

December 16, 2019

Ben Stevens

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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 is launching dozens of high-tech warehouses staffed entirely by robots to help it meet the staggering increase in online orders.

You can now order Walmart groceries using Siri

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Apple Apple Watch iPad iPod Mac Siri Walmart

November 13, 2019

Ben Stevens

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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…

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Jeff Bezos once told Alexa to “shoot yourself in the head” over performance frustrations

Facial recognition payment users to rise to 1.4bn by 2025

Amazon Alexa can now direct you to your nearest COVID-19 testing centre

‘In-vehicle commerce’ set to be worth $86 billion by 2025

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

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