Alexa for Business opens up to third-party device makers

Last year, Amazon announced a new initiative, Alexa for Business, designed to introduce its voice assistant technology and Echo devices into a corporate setting. Today, it’s giving the platform a big upgrade by opening it up to device makers who are building their own solutions that have Alexa built in. The change came about based […] Continue reading Alexa for Business opens up to third-party device makers

Skype Hammers Another Nail in Cortana’s Coffin (Premium)

Today, Amazon announced numerous new smart home products, among them a smart display that will include Skype video call support. Oops.
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Lenovo Announces New PCs, Chromebooks, and Smart Home Devices

Lenovo announced several new consumer PCs, an “extreme” version of its ThinkPad X1 Carbon, three new Chromebooks, and new smart home devices.
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