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Digital Assistants Hone Skills to Deliver the News
"What's the news?" has become a familiar refrain for consumers with smart speakers, opening up a new channel for publishers but also raising concerns about the growing influence of tech…
Amazon Alexa Gets Cleo Skill in India to Let You Teach Her Local Languages Easily
With the aim of making Alexa more friendly for Indian users, Amazon on Tuesday launched its Cleo skill in India. The skill, which debuted in the US in early 2017, is designed to improve…
Amazon Launches Alexa for Hospitality on Echo Smart Speakers, Marriot Signs Up
Amazon has launched a version of Alexa for hotels that lets guests order room service through the voice assistant, ask for more towels or get restaurant recommendations without having to pick up the…
'Dammit Alexa!': I feel bad when I yell at my Amazon Echo
"We have a new pet," I told my husband when he got home one cold night in early February. He looked around, like I might have stashed a new CNET…