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Amazon to Reportedly Process Alexa Voice Recordings in the Cloud, Ending Local Processing
Amazon is reportedly informing Echo users that the voice requests sent to Alexa will soon stop supporting local processing. As per the report, the Seattle-based e-commerce giant is planning to stop on-device processing of voice recordings for Echo devices starting March 28. The company is reportedly making the change since the new artificial intell...
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Woman Confuses Amazon's Alexa, What The Virtual Assistant Replied
A woman in the video boldly introduces herself as "Alexa," starting a funny conversation with the virtual assistant.
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Amazon Reportedly Struggling to Build AI Capabilities to Make Alexa Smarter
Amazon introduced its voice-first virtual assistant Alexa to the world in November 2014. The technology’s name is said to be inspired by Star Trek’s computer system onboard the Starship Empire and underscored CEO Jeff Bezos’ ambition of creating a conversational and intelligent assistant. However, a report claims that despite a tech demo last...
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Amazon to Introduce Improved AI-Powered Alexa, But It Might Be Behind a Paywall: Report
Amazon is reportedly working on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities within its cloud-based voice assistant, Alexa, but users might have to pay more before they can avail of its services. The Seattle-based tech giant has been planning to enhance the capabilities of its virtual voice assistant since 2023, likely to not fall behind t...
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"Alexa, Bark": How UP Teen Saved Herself, Toddler From Monkey Attack
A 13-year-old girl's wit saved her and a toddler from a monkey attack in UP's Basti district. The girl commanded Alexa, Amazon's virtual voice assistant, to bark to scare away a monkey that had entered her sister's home.
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‘It Could Evolve Into Jarvis’: Race Towards 'Autonomous' AI Agents and Copilots Grips Silicon Valley
Around a decade after virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa burst onto the scene, a new wave of AI helpers with greater autonomy is raising the stakes, powered by the latest version of the technology behind ChatGPT and its rivals.
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Alexa Users In India To Get New Male Voice Option
Indian users, for the first time, will be able to switch between Alexa's original voice and a new masculine sounding voice, Amazon said on Thursday as its virtual assistant completed five years in India.
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Amazon Alexa Virtual Assistant Now Available on Fossil Gen 6 Smartwatches
The Amazon Alexa virtual assistant is now available to Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch users. They will be able to access the Alexa Tile and app.
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Samsung Launches Q Series, A Series, S Series 2021 Soundbar Lineup in India: All Details
Samsung has launched a new series of soundbars in India. Samsung has introduced four models in the Q series — Q950A, Q900A, Q800A, and Q600A. The A-series soundbar lineup include A670, A550 and A450, while the S series has a single S61A model. Check out their price, availability, and more details.
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When A Frustrated Jeff Bezos Told Alexa To "Shoot Yourself"
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos once told an early prototype of his company's virtual assistant Alexa to "shoot yourself in the head" in frustration.
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Amazfit GTS 2 mini Gets Amazon Alexa Update With Voice Control in India
Amazfit GTS 2 mini has been updated, and can now use Amazon Alexa to summon the virtual assistant through voice to check scores, weather forecast, set alarms, among others with voice commands. The wearable will have to be updated through the Zepp app.
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Viral Video: Diljit Dosanjh 'Clashes' With Alexa After It Wouldn't Play His Song
A viral video has captured Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh's war of words with Amazon's virtual assistant Alexa.
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Amazon’s Alexa Can Now Provide Basic COVID-19 Diagnosis for Users in the US
Amazon Alexa users in the US can now get basic COVID-19 diagnosis from the Amazon virtual assistant, the company has announced in a blog post.
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Apple's Siri the Most Popular Virtual Assistant With a 35 Percent Market Share: Report
Siri is the most popular virtual assistant in the world, according to new market research. Cortana is at the second spot while Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa make up for a small part of the market.
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JBL Reflect Eternal Solar-Powered Headphones Unveiled With 'Virtually Unlimited Playtime'
JBL has unveiled the Reflect Eternal headphones that have a solar strip on the neckband for charging the device, promising virtually unlimited playtime.
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Amazon to Reportedly Process Alexa Voice Recordings in the Cloud, Ending Local Processing
Amazon is reportedly informing Echo users that the voice requests sent to Alexa will soon stop supporting local processing. As per the report, the Seattle-based e-commerce giant is planning to stop on-device processing of voice recordings for Echo devices starting March 28. The company is reportedly making the change since the new artificial intell...
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Woman Confuses Amazon's Alexa, What The Virtual Assistant Replied
A woman in the video boldly introduces herself as "Alexa," starting a funny conversation with the virtual assistant.
-
Amazon Reportedly Struggling to Build AI Capabilities to Make Alexa Smarter
Amazon introduced its voice-first virtual assistant Alexa to the world in November 2014. The technology’s name is said to be inspired by Star Trek’s computer system onboard the Starship Empire and underscored CEO Jeff Bezos’ ambition of creating a conversational and intelligent assistant. However, a report claims that despite a tech demo last...
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Amazon to Introduce Improved AI-Powered Alexa, But It Might Be Behind a Paywall: Report
Amazon is reportedly working on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities within its cloud-based voice assistant, Alexa, but users might have to pay more before they can avail of its services. The Seattle-based tech giant has been planning to enhance the capabilities of its virtual voice assistant since 2023, likely to not fall behind t...
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"Alexa, Bark": How UP Teen Saved Herself, Toddler From Monkey Attack
A 13-year-old girl's wit saved her and a toddler from a monkey attack in UP's Basti district. The girl commanded Alexa, Amazon's virtual voice assistant, to bark to scare away a monkey that had entered her sister's home.
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‘It Could Evolve Into Jarvis’: Race Towards 'Autonomous' AI Agents and Copilots Grips Silicon Valley
Around a decade after virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa burst onto the scene, a new wave of AI helpers with greater autonomy is raising the stakes, powered by the latest version of the technology behind ChatGPT and its rivals.
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Alexa Users In India To Get New Male Voice Option
Indian users, for the first time, will be able to switch between Alexa's original voice and a new masculine sounding voice, Amazon said on Thursday as its virtual assistant completed five years in India.
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Amazon Alexa Virtual Assistant Now Available on Fossil Gen 6 Smartwatches
The Amazon Alexa virtual assistant is now available to Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch users. They will be able to access the Alexa Tile and app.
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Samsung Launches Q Series, A Series, S Series 2021 Soundbar Lineup in India: All Details
Samsung has launched a new series of soundbars in India. Samsung has introduced four models in the Q series — Q950A, Q900A, Q800A, and Q600A. The A-series soundbar lineup include A670, A550 and A450, while the S series has a single S61A model. Check out their price, availability, and more details.
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When A Frustrated Jeff Bezos Told Alexa To "Shoot Yourself"
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos once told an early prototype of his company's virtual assistant Alexa to "shoot yourself in the head" in frustration.
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Amazfit GTS 2 mini Gets Amazon Alexa Update With Voice Control in India
Amazfit GTS 2 mini has been updated, and can now use Amazon Alexa to summon the virtual assistant through voice to check scores, weather forecast, set alarms, among others with voice commands. The wearable will have to be updated through the Zepp app.
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Viral Video: Diljit Dosanjh 'Clashes' With Alexa After It Wouldn't Play His Song
A viral video has captured Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh's war of words with Amazon's virtual assistant Alexa.
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Amazon’s Alexa Can Now Provide Basic COVID-19 Diagnosis for Users in the US
Amazon Alexa users in the US can now get basic COVID-19 diagnosis from the Amazon virtual assistant, the company has announced in a blog post.
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Apple's Siri the Most Popular Virtual Assistant With a 35 Percent Market Share: Report
Siri is the most popular virtual assistant in the world, according to new market research. Cortana is at the second spot while Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa make up for a small part of the market.
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JBL Reflect Eternal Solar-Powered Headphones Unveiled With 'Virtually Unlimited Playtime'
JBL has unveiled the Reflect Eternal headphones that have a solar strip on the neckband for charging the device, promising virtually unlimited playtime.
