Tag: Alexa
Pure introduces DiscoveR smart speaker – disconnects microphones when not in use
Digital audio specialist Pure has introduced a new Alexa-enabled smart speaker that comes with a unique, compressing design that, when closed, physically disconnects the microphones to offer total privacy from Alexa. Called DiscovR, it's a compact portable Alexa-enabled smart speaker. When speaking a command out loud isn’t always appropriate, DiscovR comes with intuitive quick corners. You can pre-set…
IFA 2018: Loewe TVs offer sound personalisation and Amazon Alexa integration
Luxury German TV brand Loewe has previewed a series of new updates to its TV range at IFA 2018 including new colours and Alexa integration. Each new update is expected to be available to the general public before the end of the year. Firstly, in conjunction with German designer and creative director Bodo Sperlein, it…
Will Chris help to keep drivers’ eyes on the road and off their phones?
Billed as the 'Alexa for Automobiles', and called somewhat bizarrely Chris (the same name as the author of this post), here's a device that claims to prevent drivers from becoming distracted by their mobile phones while driving. With mobile phone use during driving seemingly reaching epidemic proportions, despite dramatic increases in fines and penalty points, Chris…
3 industries being disrupted by voice-enabled tech right now
Voice enabled technology has made great inroads in recent years, with digital assistants like Siri, Cortana and Alexa being embraced by millions worldwide. From searching for the best-rated local Mexican restaurant to finding out the name of the actor who played Ned Ryerson in Groundhog Day, we increasingly use these voice assistants as personal aids,…
Vox Pop: the voice search revolution and how to make your business stand out
Tim Butler, founder of Innovation Visual, talks about how improved accuracy and convenience are ensuring massive growth for voice search and how businesses need to adapt to compete Voice Search is beginning to revolutionise search marketing. Google recently announced that 20% of searches on its mobile app and Android services are now carried out by…
Alexa goes mobile with Amazon Music app integration
No longer do you have to use an Amazon Echo device to ask Alexa to play your favourite music. Alexa is taking on the likes of Apple's Siri and Google's Assistant, by becoming available in the Amazon Music app on iOS and Android in the UK, US, Germany and Austria. Using Alexa voice controls, customers…
Home security company Blink announces Alexa and IFTTT integration
Wire-free, home security and HD video monitoring solution Blink now offers integration with Amazon Alexa and IFTTT (If This Then That) in the UK. Blink customers will now have the ability to control their home security system with voice alone via Amazon Alexa enabled devices as well as connect their Blink systems to other smart…
CES2017: Ford teams up with Amazon Alexa for in house and in car control
Ford and Amazon have teamed up to offer consumers the ability to access their car from their home, and call up other features from their vehicle via Alexa, Amazon’s cloud-based voice service. The Alexa integration will allow Ford owners to play and resume audiobooks, order items on Amazon, search for and transfer local destinations to…
Daily Tech Hotlinks for 16-Aug-07: Nintendo DS, AllOfMP3.com, Wikipedia Scanner, Hotmail, Alexa
– Nintendo DS version of Guitar Hero may come with mini guitar peripheral (Engadget)
– Russian AllOfMP3.com owner found not guilty on copyright infringement charges (Boing Boing)…
