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Amazon rolls out text-based shopping through Alexa
Amazon said the new text feature lets users research and compare products, track deals and price drops, and have Alexa for Shopping complete purchases on their behalf.
AI shopping agents could threaten Amazon and Walmart's ad business
Retail powerhouses Walmart and Amazon are also the world's two largest retail media businesses, dominating the estimated $74.4 billion in US retail media spending with a combined 88% share of that market, according to projections from data firm Emarketer. But digital assistants could soon disrupt that business.
The rise of AI personal assistants and the battle for users' trust
Meta Connect recently unveiled Muse Charm, which serves as a personal AI assistant for users. This device can interact with emails, calendars, and other services to streamline life tasks. It represents a shift from traditional devices to persistent AI help that anticipates users' needs. While user trust and privacy concerns persist, tech companies are racing to develop autonomous agents. The future may see these assistants represented in various hardware forms.
Apple’s smart home hub is reportedly arriving October 13, as Alexa+ heats up India’s smart home market
Apple is gearing up to introduce a suite of new smart home devices, such as a hub, the HomePod mini, and an updated Apple TV. This initiative signals Apple's commitment to the smart home market amidst rising competition from Amazon, which recently rolled out the Alexa+ in India.
Amazon Alexa+ launches in India at ₹2,000/month: Leadership on AI, privacy and what’s next
Amazon has launched Alexa+ in India, adding generative AI, personalised conversations and task-performing capabilities to Alexa. Available under Early Access from September 16, it supports Hindi and Hinglish and can work across smart-home devices, Amazon services and partner platforms. Alexa+ will be free for Prime members after Early Access, while other users can access it through paid plans.
Amazon launches Alexa+ in India with generative AI, Hinglish and smarter voice controls
Amazon has launched its generative AI-powered Alexa+ assistant in India. This new version offers more conversational voice interactions and personalized responses. Alexa+ understands natural conversation and can perform various everyday tasks for users. It is designed to recognize Indian languages and cultural references effectively. The service is currently available for eligible customers under an early access program.
Amazon, Walmart AI detect 'made in USA' fraud but do not flag it, study says
Retailer AI assistants can identify false "Made in USA" claims on products. However, these technologies are not actively used to police such listings. A recent study highlights this disconnect, questioning corporate incentives for AI deployment. The FTC previously urged Amazon and Walmart to address these misleading product labels. Business justifications, not legal ones, are cited by the AI chatbots for inaction.
Weeks after Amazon's Alexa+ AI launch, a mystery: where are the users?
Amazon’s Alexa+, the AI-enhanced voice assistant, has seen a slow and unclear rollout despite promises of wide availability. Few verified users or public reviews exist, raising doubts about its readiness. Technical issues, limited access, and lack of marketing buzz suggest the service may be struggling behind the scenes.
Amazon reveals Alexa+ with AI upgrades, completely free for Prime members
Amazon unveils Alexa+, a generative AI-powered update to its digital assistant, enhancing capabilities like grocery ordering, reservations, and more. Set to launch in phases, it's free for Prime members while others pay $19.99 monthly. Compatible with nearly all Alexa devices, it promises improved user experience by learning users' life rhythms.
Amazon turns to Anthropic's Claude for Alexa AI revamp
Amazon's new Alexa, set to launch in October, will be powered primarily by Anthropic's Claude AI models instead of Amazon's own. The upgraded version, named 'Remarkable', will cost between $5 to $10 monthly. This move is aimed at improving functionality and potentially increasing revenue, as the current free version has struggled to generate significant sales.
Alexa's ascension: hands-free bill payments grow 102%, requests to control smart homes 515%
Between January and December 2022, Requests to Alexa for music increased by almost 53%, with customers streaming songs through various providers and 600% more requests were placed on Alexa-enabled Fire TV devices searching and controlling playback of content.
From ‘Alexa, how are you?’ to ‘Alexa, meri tareef karo’: Requests from Indians increased by 68% in 2021
The voice-enabled digital assistant from Amazon has completed four years in India.
How to activate Amitabh Bachchan’s voice on Amazon Alexa
"I am excited that my well-wishers can now interact with me via this new medium and looking forward to hear how they feel about this," said Amitabh Bachchan.
Amazon Alexa saw 67% jump in India interactions in 2020
Amazon views the smart home appliances category as important for Alexa’s growth in India and has tied up with Wipro, Philips, Syska and others in that segment.
Amazon Great Indian Festival to start Oct 17, SMEs the prime focus
As per a survey by Nielsen, more than 85% of SME sellers on Amazon are expecting to reach out to new customers and hope to see an increase in sales.
Festive-ready: Amazon Alexa will now listen to commands in Hindi, Hinglish
Users can interact with Alexa in different regional variants of colloquial Hindi.
Alexa, what is your India demand? Skill developers
Amazon is leaving no stone unturned to gain the attention of developers and brands with the intent of keeping its market lead over Google Home and Apple’s HomePod.
BPL to launch smart speaker with Alexa-enabled services next year
The product will connect to Alexa cloud-based voice service to play music, set alarms and timers, provide information, check calendar, weather, amongst others.
Next great battle to wage between Google and Amazon over AI computing
Google carries the burden of both staving off Amazon's voice assistant and of proving that its own rival can add something to the market.
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