Alexa just got smarter. Amazon’s now popular voice assistant is being rivalled by other companies and services. There’s the Google Assistant as its closest competitor. We know Alexa is already integrated with a number of products and we can expect more to be supported. With the help of numerous developers, Alexa has now reached more …

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[embedded content] Last week’s New York Toy Fair introduced a number of new toys to consumers. One of the biggest hits: Toys that play with light. The Hello Barbie Hologram was perhaps the most visible of the bunch. Think of this virtual doll as a peppier version of Amazon’s Alexa. It is capable of following …

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The always-on nature of connected devices in homes now means that police involved in murder investigations are turning to them with a question: Who dunnit? That’s what’s happening in the case of an Amazon Echo in Bentonville, Arkansas, that sat on James Bates’ kitchen counter in late 2015 when a neighbor turned up dead in …

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LONDON – February 24, 2017 (Investorideas.com Newswire) Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the next big growth areas for the mobile industry according to a white paper released by IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions, ahead of Mobile World Congress. “Smartphones will both be the interface for consumer …

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LG Electronics Inc. has unveiled two AI helper bots at South Korea’s most important gateway This month, two new eye-catching features have been introduced to Seoul’s bustling Incheon International Airport (ICN) supplying a new AI experience for travelers passing through. Produced by LG Electronics Inc., the company has launched a trial service of artificially intelligent …

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The Nintendo Switch is trying something new with how it’s planning to share news with its owners: a fun, friendly assistant. Like previous internet-connected Nintendo consoles, the Switch has a News section where Nintendo will send players updates on new releases, deals, and tips and tricks. Unlike past systems, however, the Switch adds a bit …

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Amazon Alexa, the voice-controlled artificial intelligence behind the Amazon Echo and Echo Dot in-home speakers, has amassed a whopping 10,000 skills. Skills are features, tool, actions, or abilities enabled by developers. As such, Amazon is saying a big Thank You! to its supporters.  “We’ve been blown away by the innovation and activity in the Alexa …

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