Nadella Admits Cortana Defeat
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella admitted that Microsoft's Cortana digital assistant will never be competitive with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
“Would it be better...
Alexa User Eavesdroped on Another Home
A user of Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant in Germany got access to thousands of recordings from another user in what Amazon called a “a human...
Microsoft Now Selling Amazon Echo Speakers in its Stores
In what could be translated as a defeat in the market of digital assistants, Microsoft has started selling the Alexa-enabled Amazon Echo smart speakers through...
Creative Nova Smart Speaker Fills Your Life with Color and Sound
Creative Technology Ltd today announced Creative Nova, a portable Wi-Fi multi-room Smart Speaker powered by Amazon.com's Alexa smart assistant.
Nova is made to complement modern-living...
Amazon Alexa Now Available on Windows Store for PCs
Amazon is bringing the Alexa digital assistant to all Windows 10 devices, with the app to be already listed on the Windows Store.
The app...
Qualcomm Releases Smart Headset Reference Design for Amazon Alexa Voice Service
Qualcomm has released an end-to-end Bluetooth Smart Headset reference design featuring push-button activation support for Alexa for users of Android phones with the Alexa app...
Amazon Announces New Echo Devices, New Alexa Features
Today, Amazon introduced a new line-up of Echo devices, Echo companion devices, and Amazon smart home devices, making it even easier to bring the features...
Xbox Now Connects with Cortana and Alexa-Enabled Devices Though Xbox Skill
Microsoft is expanding the voice support of the Xbox by introducing the Xbox Skill, which enables you to navigate and interact with Xbox One using...
Amazon Introduces Show Mode for Fire Tablets, New Show Mode Charging Dock and New Fire HD 10 Kids Edition
Amazon today announced Show Mode: a new hands-free Alexa experience for Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 10 tablets that provides full-screen visuals that complement...
Amazon Alexa Will be the Room Service in Marriott Hotels
Amazon.com said on Tuesday that it has partnered with Marriott International Inc to help increase guest access to amenities with Alexa, through its voice-controlled device...
