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Amazon Trims Jobs in Devices and Services Unit
Amazon on Wednesday cut about 100 jobs in its devices and services unit. Amazon trimmed some Alexa-related jobs in 2023 and has been conducting small cuts to various groups in recent months,
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Amazon Scraps Privacy Feature, Sending Alexa Voice Recordings To Cloud
While the voice recordings will be processed in the cloud, the email added that "they will be deleted" after Alexa had processed the requests.
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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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Amazon Plans to Introduce Premium Tier of AI-Powered Alexa Gadgets
Amazon is stepping up its AI game with the next line of Alexa gadgets. The introduction of tonier hardware, which will coexist with lower- and mid-priced products, is a bid to give consumers more choice while generating new excitement for an Alexa franchise that has lost luster in recent years.
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Amazon Reportedly Working On a Reasoning-Focused AI Model, Could Offer ‘Hybrid Intelligence’
Amazon is reportedly working on a reasoning-focused artificial intelligence (AI) model. As per the report, this model will be released as part of the company's Nova family of AI models. This will likely be an enterprise offering via Amazon Bedrock and Azure AI Foundry, instead of being a consumer-focused product.
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Amazon Plans to Unveil Alexa Devices in the Fall, CEO Says
Amazon will release companion devices in the fall for the AI version of the Alexa voice assistant. The reboot of Amazon’s voice assistant is an attempt to rekindle consumers’ enthusiasm and generate revenue from subscriptions, online shopping and other businesses.
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Amazon Introduces AI-Powered Alexa+ With Upgraded Capabilities, to Roll Out Next Month
Amazon finally introduced the artificial intelligence (AI) version of its voice assistant on Wednesday. Dubbed Alexa+, it now comes with contextual understanding, can better control smart home appliances, is personalised to a user’s behaviour, and also gets agentic capabilities. Alexa+ will be available as a standalone service as well as bundled ...
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Amazon Set to Release Long-Delayed Alexa Generative AI Revamp
Amazon is gearing up to launch its Alexa generative AI voice service. The company on Wednesday sent out press invites to an event to be held on February 26 in New York featuring the head of its devices and services team, Panos Panay. A spokesperson said the event is Alexa-focused, while declining to elaborate.Â
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Amazon Echo Spot Smart Alarm Clock With Alexa Voice Assistant Launched: Price, Specifications
Amazon Echo Spot was launched in India on Wednesday. It becomes the latest device to join Amazon’s lineup of Alexa-enabled Echo devices. The smart alarm clock boasts features such as colourful displays, customised clock faces, and newly added alarm sounds. Echo Spot has a front-firing directional speaker which enables users to play their preferre...
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Amazon Echo Spot 2024 Review: The Perfect Bedside Companion?
If you're in the market for a smart bedside clock plus speaker, you should try the Echo Spot 2024. It has Alexa integration and offers a package that perfectly fits in your bedroom. The display is crisp, and the front-firing speakers are good enough for your bedroom. The Alexa integration and compatibility with the Echo range of smart speakers make...
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Cricket Scores to Recipes, Here Is What Indian Users Asked Alexa in 2024
Amazon has revealed the most popular Alexa questions that Indian users asked the voice assistant this year. In 2024, the tech giant said cricket queries took the number one spot followed by details about celebrities from various fields.
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"US Ceases To Exist": Alexa's End-Of-America Prediction Goes Viral
Asking an Amazon Alexa about what would happen to the US on a specific date seven years from now resulted in a terrifying prediction.
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Rohit Prasad: The Indian Leading Amazon's AI Charge
Despite Amazon's historic strength in AI, the company has struggled to keep pace with rivals in the generative AI space.
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Redmi Watch 5 Lite With 1.96-Inch AMOLED Screen, Up to 18 Days Battery Life Launched in India
Redmi Watch 5 Lite was launched in India on Wednesday. The smartwatch is equipped with a 1.96-inch AMOLED screen, multiple health trackers, and is claimed to deliver up to 18 days of battery life. It runs on Xiaomi's HyperOS and has inbuilt Amazon Alexa control. The watch supports Bluetooth calling and GPS connectivity. It comes with more than 150 ...
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Brain Implant Can Now Let Man Control Amazon's Alexa With His Thoughts
A patient with a degenerative disease was able to command Amazon's Alexa digital assistant with his mind, the company behind the technological innovation announced Monday, letting him stream shows and control devices with only his thoughts.
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Amazon Trims Jobs in Devices and Services Unit
Amazon on Wednesday cut about 100 jobs in its devices and services unit. Amazon trimmed some Alexa-related jobs in 2023 and has been conducting small cuts to various groups in recent months,
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Amazon Scraps Privacy Feature, Sending Alexa Voice Recordings To Cloud
While the voice recordings will be processed in the cloud, the email added that "they will be deleted" after Alexa had processed the requests.
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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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Amazon Plans to Introduce Premium Tier of AI-Powered Alexa Gadgets
Amazon is stepping up its AI game with the next line of Alexa gadgets. The introduction of tonier hardware, which will coexist with lower- and mid-priced products, is a bid to give consumers more choice while generating new excitement for an Alexa franchise that has lost luster in recent years.
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Amazon Reportedly Working On a Reasoning-Focused AI Model, Could Offer ‘Hybrid Intelligence’
Amazon is reportedly working on a reasoning-focused artificial intelligence (AI) model. As per the report, this model will be released as part of the company's Nova family of AI models. This will likely be an enterprise offering via Amazon Bedrock and Azure AI Foundry, instead of being a consumer-focused product.
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Amazon Plans to Unveil Alexa Devices in the Fall, CEO Says
Amazon will release companion devices in the fall for the AI version of the Alexa voice assistant. The reboot of Amazon’s voice assistant is an attempt to rekindle consumers’ enthusiasm and generate revenue from subscriptions, online shopping and other businesses.
-
Amazon Introduces AI-Powered Alexa+ With Upgraded Capabilities, to Roll Out Next Month
Amazon finally introduced the artificial intelligence (AI) version of its voice assistant on Wednesday. Dubbed Alexa+, it now comes with contextual understanding, can better control smart home appliances, is personalised to a user’s behaviour, and also gets agentic capabilities. Alexa+ will be available as a standalone service as well as bundled ...
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Amazon Set to Release Long-Delayed Alexa Generative AI Revamp
Amazon is gearing up to launch its Alexa generative AI voice service. The company on Wednesday sent out press invites to an event to be held on February 26 in New York featuring the head of its devices and services team, Panos Panay. A spokesperson said the event is Alexa-focused, while declining to elaborate.Â
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Amazon Echo Spot Smart Alarm Clock With Alexa Voice Assistant Launched: Price, Specifications
Amazon Echo Spot was launched in India on Wednesday. It becomes the latest device to join Amazon’s lineup of Alexa-enabled Echo devices. The smart alarm clock boasts features such as colourful displays, customised clock faces, and newly added alarm sounds. Echo Spot has a front-firing directional speaker which enables users to play their preferre...
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Amazon Echo Spot 2024 Review: The Perfect Bedside Companion?
If you're in the market for a smart bedside clock plus speaker, you should try the Echo Spot 2024. It has Alexa integration and offers a package that perfectly fits in your bedroom. The display is crisp, and the front-firing speakers are good enough for your bedroom. The Alexa integration and compatibility with the Echo range of smart speakers make...
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Cricket Scores to Recipes, Here Is What Indian Users Asked Alexa in 2024
Amazon has revealed the most popular Alexa questions that Indian users asked the voice assistant this year. In 2024, the tech giant said cricket queries took the number one spot followed by details about celebrities from various fields.
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"US Ceases To Exist": Alexa's End-Of-America Prediction Goes Viral
Asking an Amazon Alexa about what would happen to the US on a specific date seven years from now resulted in a terrifying prediction.
-
Rohit Prasad: The Indian Leading Amazon's AI Charge
Despite Amazon's historic strength in AI, the company has struggled to keep pace with rivals in the generative AI space.
-
Redmi Watch 5 Lite With 1.96-Inch AMOLED Screen, Up to 18 Days Battery Life Launched in India
Redmi Watch 5 Lite was launched in India on Wednesday. The smartwatch is equipped with a 1.96-inch AMOLED screen, multiple health trackers, and is claimed to deliver up to 18 days of battery life. It runs on Xiaomi's HyperOS and has inbuilt Amazon Alexa control. The watch supports Bluetooth calling and GPS connectivity. It comes with more than 150 ...
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Brain Implant Can Now Let Man Control Amazon's Alexa With His Thoughts
A patient with a degenerative disease was able to command Amazon's Alexa digital assistant with his mind, the company behind the technological innovation announced Monday, letting him stream shows and control devices with only his thoughts.
