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Sony Music recording artist Paloma Faith releases new Alexa programming with “In-Skill Purchasing”

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Brad Hill

Singer, songwriter, actor, and Sony Music artist Paloma Faith has revamped the Paloma’s Bedtime Alexa experience, and added “In-Skill Purchasing” (ISP), an Amazon/Alexa technology. Paloma Faith is the first Sony artist to introduce premium content in the voice-driven Alexa OS. Continue Reading →

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Amazon gives Alexa a ‘long-form’ speech style

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Anna Washenko

Amazon is continuing to make tweaks and adjustments to the experience of using its Alexa voice assistant. One of the latest developments is a long-form speaking style for the AI. This feature is designed to help skill developers to make it easier for customers to engage with a large volume of content, such as in a news article or podcast. Continue Reading →

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Amazon Alexa can respond to requests for specific song versions

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Anna Washenko

Amazon Alexa is getting some more updates for users to better control their music playback. Listeners can now request particular versions of a song when using an Amazon Music account. Continue Reading →

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Amazon Music launches artist data dashboard in beta

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Anna Washenko

Amazon is launching analytics for performers using its streaming service. Amazon Music for Artists is available as an app for Android and iOS devices, with a companion website. The app is launching as a beta. Continue Reading →

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Amazon expands in-car footprint for Alexa, Fire TV, and Echo Auto

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Anna Washenko

Amazon is beginning the new year with new plans to get its audio technology into more cars. It has deals with multiple manufacturers, and is going more global with the Echo Auto. Continue Reading →

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Luminary launches Alexa skill, including support for subscription by voice

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Luminary is launching an Alexa skill for its podcast platform. Paying listeners can use voice commands to control playback or to begin a paying subscription. Continue Reading →

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Amazon launches interactive media story series for Alexa called Tala’s World

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Amazon Alexa is hosting a new interactive media story experience, marking another step forward in how voice platforms and smart speakers can find a niche in entertainment. The project is a serialized young adult adventure titled Tala’s World. We test it, jump through hoops, and enjoy it. Continue Reading →

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Amazon’s Alexa can speak Spanish with U.S. customers

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Amazon has been bringing its Alexa voice assistant to a global audience, and now it is launching an option to better serve the diverse U.S. audience. Starting today, Alexa can speak Spanish in the U.S. Continue Reading →

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GM will roll out a Alexa Auto to millions of car models next year

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Anna Washenko

General Motors announced that it is rolling out a new Amazon Alexa experience for multiple car makes in the first half of 2020. Models of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac from 2018 and newer will be getting access to Amazon’s voice AI support in this move. Continue Reading →

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Amazon announces new Echo products and updates

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Amazon launched a series of new products and developments to its voice platform yesterday. The company unveiled eight devices for its Echo line of smart home devices and a push into wearables. Continue Reading →

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New Pandora tool offers faster mobile Alexa activation

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Pandora announced that a new integration with Amazon’s Alexa voice platform. The latest feature is called Alexa Linking, which will make it easier for listeners to activate Pandora on the Echo collection of smart devices. Continue Reading →

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Amazon officially launches Alexa Answers to crowdsource knowledge for its voice AI

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Amazon has launched a new, crowdsourced supplement designed to help improve its voice assistant. Alexa Answers lets users contribute their own responses to queries that stumped the voice AI. Continue Reading →

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