[ad_1] The company didn’t elaborate on the questionnaire when asked by CNBC. In other countries, you’ll typically be directed toward national health resources instead. Apple has launched multiple efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, including over $15 million in donations and contributing face masks. This, however, may be the most conspicuous — anyone with an […]
Category: voice assistant
Alexa-powered Lego challenge winners include a game system and waffle iron
[ad_1] The other finalists are more… off the beaten track. Eric and Julie Hartye made Wafflebot, a connected waffle iron that uses Alexa to prepare and even dish out breakfast customized to your tastes. Annika Vuurzoon’s Puppy Training, meanwhile, gives you a robo dog you can teach to sit, stand or lay down. Neil Pollard’s […]
Microsoft contractors reportedly reviewed Cortana clips on insecure PCs
[ad_1] According to a former contractor who spoke with The Guardian, the firm allowed workers to review both Cortana and Skype recordings from homes across Beijing while using a personal laptop. The contractor says they listened to “thousands” of interactions this way. Moreover, the Chrome web app they used to do their work required only […]
Crock-Pot’s latest slow cooker comes with Alexa voice control
[ad_1] According to Belkin, it’s easy to set up, as you just need to plug it in and your Alexa-enabled Echo or other device will detect it. You can then control it using the Alexa app on your mobile device. At that point, you can program cook-times anywhere from 30 minutes to 20 hours on […]
Honda will show off its in-car AI assistant at CES
[ad_1] Alongside the AI, the company plans to reveal other upcoming products and concepts. One of the more interesting projects is called Smartphone as Brain. The company claims the platform will make it safer for you to use your phone while driving a car or riding a motorcycle. Using a Bluetooth connection, it allows you […]
Roland’s Alexa-powered keyboard is available for $500
[ad_1] The keyboard is semi-portable at 8.8 pounds and supports battery power, although you’ll lose Alexa support when you aren’t plugged in. Roland offers a Piano Partner 2 app for Android and iOS to help you master the instrument on your own terms. This isn’t a trivial purchase by any means, but it might be […]
Citizen has a fancier alternative to Amazon’s Alexa wall clock
[ad_1] The Citizen clock is considerably more expensive than the Echo Wall Clock at $80, and that’s for the standard metal frame. The price climbs to $90 if you want a wooden frame, and that’s not including the four C batteries you’ll need (and aren’t included) to keep either model powered for roughly a year. […]
Alexa can refill your prescription and remind you to take it
[ad_1] There are multiple privacy layers to be sure others aren’t prying into your medication history. You’ll need to use both your Alexa voice profile and a personal passcode to access data. Also, any interactions with the pharmacy skill are redacted to prevent someone from simply looking at the mobile app. Right now, the feature […]
Alexa can reorder your go-to Chipotle meal
[ad_1] To push the feature, Chipotle is even trying a promotional stunt by promising free Amazon Echo Dots (hopefully not the old one from the photo above) to all Chipotle Rewards members named Alexa. We wonder how many people will take up that offer, though — if you’re named Alexa, you probably don’t want a […]
Cortana app will stop working on phones in some countries
[ad_1] It’s not certain if the shutdown will affect the US or other countries. We’ve asked Microsoft for more details. The company isn’t shy about its reasoning. It’s moving Cortana into Outlook and other Microsoft 365 productivity apps, and shying away from its original attempt to position the AI helper as a direct rival to […]