Amazon is in the process of trying to encourage more software developers out there to create and test out as many new Alexa skills as possible. Alexa is the voice service that powers Amazon’s Echo devices, and Alexa’s skills are what allow people to issue commands to their devices by using their voices. Therefore, it… Read more »
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Starbucks is Beta Testing Assistants
If you love the sweet smell of coffee in the morning, you’re going to love Starbucks latest feature that is currently being beta tested for their app. Since 2015, Starbucks has had an app called “Mobile and Pay” that allows users to place their order from the phone. Through this addition, customers could place their… Read more »
Voice-activated Products Are On the Rise
Voice-activated products such as Amazon’s Alexa or Google Home will likely become a common find in the modern home. Imagine waking up in the morning and simply saying, “Alexa, play the news” while you get ready for work. With Google Home, you could say, “Hey Google, set a timer for 20 minutes for my pancakes,”… Read more »