Tag: Alexa
World Radio Day: Pure announces StreamR Splash
Today sees the celebration of World Radio Day, taking place on the anniversary of the founding of United Nations Radio on February 13th 1946, To mark the occasion, Pure announces the launch of the StreamR Splash, the smaller sibling to the recently launched StreamR– creating a range of smart radios with DAB+ radio, Bluetooth and…
CES 2020: Nextbase unveils Dash Cam with 4K HD recording
Dash Cam manufacturer Nextbase has introduced its latest feature-packed model, the 622GW 4K Dash Cam, at CES 2020. Offering 4K HD recording, the new £249 model will also feature Emergency SOS and Alexa Built-In (also available in other Series 2 models) as well as what3words integration, Enhanced Night Vision, Extreme Weather Mode, Digital Image Stabilization and…
BBC launches interactive voice news for Alexa
The BBC is launching an interactive voice news service for Alexa, allowing people to skip stories or ask for more details about the items they are interested in. From Wednesday, Alexa-enabled devices can ask “Give me BBC News” and take control of their news agenda, unlike the existing radio-like flash briefing bulletin offered by the…
Amazon announces Alexa-enabled Echo Frames glasses
Amazon has made its Alexa virtual assistant wearable and wireless for the first time, unveiling its first pair of Alexa-powered earphones – Echo Buds – and a pair of Alexa-enabled glasses, known as Echo Frames. The frames, which also include built-in directional speakers so users can have emails, text messages and other information read to…
‘Alexa, help me find a job at McDonald’s’
People looking for a job at fast food chain McDonald’s can now start their application using Alexa or Google Assistant. The global chain is hoping to attract new staff with increasingly popular voice-powered assistants taking answers to a few basic questions such as name, job area of interest and location. With the Apply Thru skill…
New Alexa-powered devices on the way at Amazon event
Alexa-powered earphones and a larger Amazon Echo smart speaker are among the rumoured new devices Amazon could announce on Wednesday, according to reports. The technology giant is holding an event at its Seattle headquarters where it is expected to unveil updated versions of its Echo smart home devices and other products. Reports in the US…
Facebook brings its video-calling Portal devices to UK
Facebook’s range of video-calling Portal devices are to go on sale in the UK for the first time, the company has announced. Three new versions of the screen-based smart home hubs have been announced, and will now also support Amazon’s voice-based assistant, Alexa, and support encrypted video calling via WhatsApp. First released in the US…
Amazon Alexa users can now ask it to speak more slowly
Amazon Alexa users can now ask the digital assistant to speak more slowly as part of efforts to make the virtual helper easier to interact with. The artificial intelligence-powered assistant is behind Amazon’s line of Echo smart devices and can be found in a number of smartphones. Amazon has announced that users can now say…
Amazon introduces Smart TVs and Soundbar
Amazon has unveiled a range of new TV-based devices as the technology giant continues its integration of virtual assistant Alexa into more household gadgets. The firm has announced its voice-controlled, remote-free Fire TV Cube is coming to the UK for the first time, as well as its first Soundbar. A range of smart televisions with…
Parents ditch Alexa as a baby name!
It has become a near-ubiquitous virtual assistant, responding to the voice commands of householders around the globe. But the emergence of Alexa-enabled gadgets in UK homes in the last two years has also coincided with a decrease in the name’s popularity. After all who wants their baby's name to be associated with that of a…
