Amazon is joining other tech giants by lowering its cut of developer revenue generated by voice apps, known as Alexa skills, which run on Amazon’s smart speakers and other Alexa-powered devices. The company this week announced it would next year reduce its commission from 30% to 20% for Alexa skill developers who earn less than […]
Amazon makes it easier to bring different types of silicon to Alexa devices
Greater variety in SoCs may give products more control over things like battery life.
Amazon Alexaで定形アクションを使用して複数のSwitchBotのアクションを一度に実行する
こんにちは、CX事業本部 IoT事業部の若槻です。 今回は、Amazon Alexaで定形アクションを使用して複数のSwitchBotのアクションを一度に実行してみました。 SwitchBotとは SwitchBot（ス […]
Alexa and Airplay 2 find $800, airship-shaped home in Bowers & Wilkins smart speaker
Low-latency wireless audio with aptX Adaptive Bluetooth and Apple Airplay 2.
Amazon gives Alexa some more patience
Alexa can now wait longer for you to speak before it stops listening.
Amazon launches home robot Astro and giant Alexa display
Robot that can check on loved ones and pets is one of plethora of devices announced at big launch eventAmazon has launched its long-awaited home robot, named Astro, that can autonomously drive around your home packed with cameras and a screen. Astro ca…
Amazon launches an elder care subscription service, ‘Alexa Together’
Amazon today announced a new subscription service called “Alexa Together,” designed for families with aging family members who are still living independently, but who may need extra support. The $19.99 per month subscription expands on Amazon’s existing product, Alexa Care Hub, an earlier investment in elder care, by taking many of Care Hub’s features and […]
Alexa’s new features will let users personalize the A.I. to their own needs
Amazon is preparing to roll out a trio of new features that will allow consumers to further personalize their Alexa experience by helping train the Alexa A.I. using simple tools. In a few months’ time, consumers will be able to teach Alexa to do things like identifying specific sounds in their household, such as a […]
New Amazon Echo devices will have local voice processing, giving users more privacy
When you speak to an Amazon Echo device, so far in its history, Alexa would connect to the internet to process requests and deliver a response. Of course, this has sparked concerns among some consumers, since it might feel worrisome to have a Wi-Fi-connected smart device listening for you to say a wake word at […]
Disney and Amazon partner on a custom voice assistant, ‘Hey, Disney!’ and Echo rollout to Walt Disney World Resort hotels
Amazon, for the first time, is making another voice assistant available on Echo devices. The company at its fall event today announced a new voice assistant, “Hey, Disney,” developed by Disney and built on top of Alexa technology. The assistant will have its own unique voice and over 1,000 custom interactions for fans to explore, […]