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Using Alexa, guests will also be able to ask for hotel-specific information such as pool hours, fitness centre location, or request hotel services such as room service.

Now you can talk to Alexa in hotels with an LG TV

LG and Amazon announced the support for Alexa in hotel TVs for the enhanced guest experience.

20 Jun 2019 12:33 PM

5 Alexa enabled devices to convert your sweet home into smart home during this festive season.

How to make your home Alexa smart

Convert your home into a Smart Home by using some of these Amazon Alexa-compatible devices

15 Oct 2018 7:08 PM

You can now set recordings, launch apps and navigate menus on the Hopper set-top boxes.

Dish adds new Amazon Alexa voice assistant features for set-top boxes

New features include the ability to set recordings, launch apps and navigate menus.

13 Jun 2018 9:20 AM

The integration enables Amazon Echo users to quickly search for flights using simple voice instructions.

Cleartrip gets Amazon Alexa support for its platform

With this development, the company claims to be the first online travel platforms to integrate with Amazon Alexa.

19 Apr 2018 5:06 PM

Amazon shares soared Thursday after the Internet giant reported earnings that topped expectations. (Photo: AFP)

Amazon records 34 per cent jump in revenue on Whole Foods deal, Alexa

The Seattle-based company has grown from its online retail roots to cloud computing, streaming video, artificial intelligence and more.

27 Oct 2017 12:11 PM

If you prefer to consult Alexa for your day-to-day enquiries instead of Google’s Assistant and have $150 lying around, then the Moto Smart Speaker will be a great buy.

Amazon's Alexa comes to Moto Mods accessories

The latest Moto Smart Speaker for Moto Z smartphones makes Alexa available to anyone anywhere.

19 Oct 2017 3:50 PM

Amazon, Microsoft join forces to take on Google Assistant, Siri

Users will be able to turn to their Echo device later this year and say, "Alexa, open Cortana."

31 Aug 2017 8:21 AM

Shopping by voice means giving orders to the Alexa assistant on Amazon's Echo speaker and other devices.

Shopping by voice on Amazon or Google device could cost you

In the name of convenience, Amazon and Walmart are pushing people to shop by just talking to a digital assistant.

25 Aug 2017 8:26 AM

The Echo Dot will come preloaded with all the apps from the Amazon ecosystem but will be tailored for India.

Amazon's Echo Dot and Prime Music to possibly launch in India

The smart speaker from Amazon will have Alexa smart AI onboard and will support Amazon Prime Music.

17 Aug 2017 4:16 PM

Alexa would be able to have a conversation in Hindi, Marathi and Tamil with its users, with more languages to be added later.

India, get ready for Amazon’s Alexa

The e-commerce giant is gearing up to bring its Alexa Voice Service and Echo speakers to the Indian shores.

29 Jul 2017 9:00 PM

If you prefer your favourite track playing while you look for a new pair of shoes, then Alexa will be able to help with that.

Alexa come to Amazon app on Android

Amazon’s Alexa will now be available to help shoppers with information as well as impressing them to go for their Echo smart speaker.

22 Jul 2017 4:21 PM

Just say, “Alexa:” The HTC U11 and HTC Alexa app deliver the world’s first always-ready, hands-free access to Amazon Alexa on a phone. (Image: HTC)

HTC U11 gets an exclusive Alexa app

HTC has officially announced the availability of its HTC Alexa app in US.

18 Jul 2017 9:15 AM

With the launch of the Amazon Echo and Alexa platform, Amazon has managed to improve accuracy. With over 10,000+ skills available for Alexa, control of smart home and IoT devices easy and readily available.

Sure Universal introduces the smartphone remote control with amazon alexa integration

Once linked to the Amazon Alexa account, users have full control of their smart home from any room.

26 Jun 2017 8:25 PM

The point of a voice assistant on your mobile device is to make your life easier. It was conceptualised to let lazy blokes exempt themselves from the ‘painful’ task of moving a finger and touching certain keys on a touchscreen panel.

Are voice assistants helpful?

Tech giants are keen on incorporating voice-based assistants that many users believe are not very practical.

13 Jun 2017 7:54 PM

You can do video calling with anyone through its front camera Alexa can also show YouTube DIY tutorials for simple tasks like cooking, cleaning or anything from YouTube.

Amazon Echo Show brings a screen to Alexa

The flagship Echo device from Amazon has a display unit for use by Alexa for displaying information.

09 May 2017 8:49 PM

By integrating the car and the home automation system, Mercedes has brought the future, featuring a connected ecosystem, to the present.

Hey Alexa, tell my Mercedes to start

The new integration between Mercedes’ onboard systems and AI-based home assistants from Google and Amazon brings the future to us.

24 Apr 2017 1:54 PM

The integration between Ford and Amazon is official and will be rolling out in the weeks to come.

Ford and Amazon integration becomes official

Ford becomes the first automaker to offer real-world integration with Amazon Echo.

05 Jan 2017 11:19 AM

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