Volkswagen will become the first automaker to make Amazon’s Alexa concierge service a factory-installed part of its new cars. The German automaker joins several other automakers—namely Ford, BMW, and Hyundai—in including Alexa capability, but VW is the first to actually install Alexa directly into the vehicle’s infotainment system. Other systems require a connected smartphone to …
Settings to Enable and Disable Picture 1 of 13 Whether you have an Echo, Echo Dot, or some other Amazon Alexa-enabled device, it’s easy to get started with Amazon’s virtual assistant: Turn it on, and it walks you through the setup process. But to get the most out of it, you’ll want to dig into …
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Samsung has not mentioned any dates in regards to the release date of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus, but rumors are rife that the phones will be launched towards the end of March this year, probably on 29th. With the said date coming in at a cut-neck speed, more and more speculations, rumors …
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Every year, there are emerging technologies and societal trends that shape innovation. Here are five major movements that Oregon entrepreneurs can look out for in 2017. Women entrepreneurs, and women-centered products: As shown by the growing number of women entrepreneurs participating in the RAIN Eugene Accelerator last year, women are creating major ripple effects across …
South Korean electronics company LG has recently sent out invitations for a Feb. 26 event, which is expected to be about their upcoming smartphone – the LG G6. REUTERS/Kim Hong-JiModels take a selfie with the LG V20 premium smartphone during its unveiling ceremony in Seoul, South Korea last September 7, 2016. According to reports, the …
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Volkswagen plans to integrate Alexa, Amazon’s virtual assistant, in upcoming cars. In the quest to simplify your car, automakers are probably going to make life more annoying and difficult, at least for a while. At CES in Las Vegas this month, four automakers announced they’re inviting speech-activated virtual assistants — Amazon’s Alexa and Microsoft’s Cortana …
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How smart (or snoopy) do you want your home to be? January 22, 2017 12:00 AM Amazon Echo is roughly the size and shape of a can of tennis balls and comes in black or white. Amazon’s lineup of Echo products is setting the pace for home integration of smart products. By Maria Sciullo / …
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Video Image Explained: The Internet of Things2:00 Imagine a world where your house knows more about what you want than you do. It’s called The Internet of Things, and it’s going to change the way you live. Filmed and produced by Bianca Britton. March 25th 2015 2 years ago /video/video.news.com.au/Business/ Just because you’re renting, doesn’t …
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We’re only a few weeks away from getting an official announcement on the LG G6, and the closer we get, the more rumors and leaks we get. This new report is a bit of a different one, though. If it’s anything to go off, it appears that the LG G6 will be the first non-Google …
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Tech If LG were to bring Google Assistant to the upcoming G6, it would make LG the first phone brand outside of Google to use the AI. (Photo : Giz Times/YouTube Screenshot) The upcoming LG G6 could use artificial intelligence (AI) technologies supplied by either Google and or Amazon. LG G6 To Feature Google Assistant …