Category: Amazon
Alexa reveals Idris Elba is her celebrity Valentine’s Day crush
Digital voice-powered assistant Alexa has revealed that Luther actor Idris Elba is her celebrity crush, ahead of Valentine’s Day tomorrow. Alexa makes the confession to users whenever asked, “Alexa, who is your celebrity crush?” “I think Idris Elba and I would pair up quite nicely,” Alexa responds. “He’s a DJ, and I play music for…
Amazon adds live QVC-style online shopping channels
Amazon customers can now watch live streams of products and brands, similar to traditional shopping channels on television. The feature has been soft-launched in the US only for the moment, with presenter-led demonstrations of products made by Amazon and by the sellers themselves. Amazon has also released a Live Creator app, that enables brands to…
Wingate and Finchley’s FC Artificial Intelligence coach earns draw in landmark game
Wingate and Finchley FC have seen the first results of their move to incorporate artificial intelligence into the coaching set-up with a 1-1 draw in the Isthmian League Premier Division. Earlier in the year, the north London side announced their decision to use the Amazon Echo system, and it debuted in the relegation clash against…
Amazon reports 20% growth as Jeff Bezos hails Alexa
Amazon reported a rise in revenue and profits for the last quarter, as the tech giant published its latest set of financial results. For the three months up to December 31, the e-commerce firm said net sales were up by 20% on this time last year, rising from 60.5 billion US dollars (£46.1 billion) to…
Harrison Ford pokes fun at ‘failed’ Amazon Alexa devices in Super Bowl ad
Harrison Ford and Forest Whitaker are among the famous faces appearing in Amazon’s 'Not Everything Makes the Cut' Super Bowl advert that takes a light-hearted look at “rejected” Alexa-enabled devices. Amazon’s voice assistant has become one of the most commonly used in the world, with the tech giant’s own Alexa-enabled Echo smart speakers the market…
Amazon launches Scout – autonomous delivery robots on wheels
Six Amazon Scout robot delivery systems will be out and about in a neighbourhood not far from the web retailer’s HQ in Seattle.... Amazon deliveries will arrive on doorsteps in one US neighbourhood with a difference from today, as the web retailer introduces its own delivery robot called Amazon Scout. Six of the autonomous robots…
Amazon Fire TV stick now available with new Alexa Voice Remote
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick is now available to buy with the new Alexa Voice Remote with power and volume controls— for the same price of £39.99. Amazon claims this makes the Fire TV Stick the only streaming media player under £40 with a remote that controls other AV equipment in addition to your TV. Fire…
Amazon’s Alexa can now help NFL newbies understand the American sport
Image: Press Association Anyone new to NFL need not watch in confusion, as an Alexa skill has been added to provide insight into one of America’s favourite sports. For those who have wondered what “move the chains” means or how tall quarterback Aaron Rodgers is, the Rookie’s Guide to the…
Halfords to sell ‘world’s first’ connected smart bike with Amazon Alexa
Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant is continuing to move beyond the speaker and on to two wheels for the first time, with the launch of a new connected smart bike in the UK. The Cybic Legend will allow riders to ask Alexa anything as they cycle - from traffic updates to directions. “Adding Alexa functionality expands…
Twitch faces challenging year ahead after successful 2018
Video game streaming service Twitch faces a challenging 2019 in Europe but is determined to build on its steady success of the past 12 months. Jamie Harris, Press Association Science Technology Reporter writes... Each month, the Amazon-owned site attracts more than 100 million gaming enthusiasts who want to watch other gamers play hit titles such as…
