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Sprout Foods Launches First Amazon Feeding App for Babies “Sophie Sprout” Makes Mealtime Fun with New Alexa Skill
MONTVALE, N.J., – Sprout Foods, the largest independent infant nutrition company, today announced the launch of “Eat & Sing with Sophie Sprout,” an Amazon Alexa skill that helps parents make eating healthy foods more fun for their kids. Thanks to Sprout’s new Amazon audio skill, parents can now ask for songs and sounds that help make mealtime engaging and exciting…
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Amazon Helps Hotels Offer New, Engaging Guest Experiences with Alexa for Hospitality
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 19, 2018– (NASDAQ:AMZN)–Amazon today announced Alexa for Hospitality, a new experience offered by invitation to hoteliers that brings the simplicity and convenience of Alexa to hotels, vacation rentals, and other hospitality locations. Using the Amazon Echo in their room, guests can now ask Alexa for hotel information, contact the hotel to request guest services, play music in their…
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New Accessory Converts the Amazon Echo into an Enhanced Version of the Echo Tap
BELLEVUE, Wash., May 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Mission Accessories announces the release of the Mission Battery Shell, the first integrated battery solution for Amazon Echo 2 that is available on the market. Rather than attaching a bulky battery pack to the bottom of the Echo (such that the battery could fall off), the Mission Battery Shell integrates a hidden rechargeable lithium-ion battery into the outer…
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The iDevices® Instinct™ Embeds Amazon Alexa into the Walls of
LAS VEGAS – Jan. 7, 2018 – iDevices, the preeminent brand in the connected home industry, is integrating voice service capabilities directly into the walls of any room. When a standard light switch is replaced with the Instinct, users gain the functionality of a smart light switch, standalone voice assistant, ambient light sensor and motion detector — all in one product. “The…
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Skylink: Plug-In Receiver
Connected plug allows users to control small home appliances through a smartphone app Utilizes Alexa Voice Service technology for maximum integration into the connected home IFTTT function allows users to connect their kit to other industry leading connected home accessories including Amazon Echo, Nest® Cam™, WeMo®, and Phillips Hue Turns electronic devices, such as fans and coffee makers, on and off…
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Ally Bank Launches Voice-Command Banking Capabilities with New Ally Skill(SM) for Amazon Alexa
SANDY, Utah, Nov. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Ally Bank today announced the launch of the Ally SkillSMfor Alexa providing customers a quick and easy way to access and manage their Ally Bank accounts using an Amazon® Alexa-enabled device. The Ally Skill functionality further simplifies everyday banking tasks such as checking account balances, tracking recent transactions and deposits, transferring money, and accessing deposit product interest…
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Amazon Introduces Alexa and Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo Plus in Canada
Alexa is a cloud-based voice service that is always getting smarter—she answers questions, plays music, turns on and off the lights, gives you sports scores, and more Amazon Echo is a revolutionary device designed entirely around your voice—priced at $129.99, it’s always ready, hands-free, and fast—just ask Alexa and get answers instantly Put an Echo Dot in every room to interact…
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Whole Foods Market Helps Set a Place for Alexa at Your Holiday Table
AUSTIN, Texas & SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As the gift-giving season approaches, Whole Foods Market and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced that customers can now shop for Amazon devices such as the all-new Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Fire TV, Kindle e-readers, Fire tablets and more at over 100 Whole Foods Market stores. In addition, Amazon Pop-Up stores will open at Whole Foods Market…
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Alexa and Amazon Echo, Echo Plus, and Echo Dot Now Available in Japan
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 8, 2017– (NASDAQ: AMZN)–Amazon today announced that Alexa and Echo are now available by invitation in Japan. Additionally, developers can now use the Alexa Skills Kit to create Japanese Alexa experiences, and will soon be able to use the Alexa Voice Service to integrate Alexa into products for Japanese customers. Read the press release announcing Alexa in Japan: https://amazon-press.jp. “Tens of…
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Talking Lexa Bear turns your digital assistant into your forever friend
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Wetwire Robotics today announced they are launching the first in a new line of smart toys geared towards digital assistants like Amazon’s Alexa devices. The first model is called Lexa Bear and is a talking teddy bear that is designed to hold an Echo Dot or connect with any Bluetooth device like a mobile phone or tablet.…
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