[ad_1] Looking through Reddit reports, the publication saw that the blinds were starting to filter their way out to IKEA stores across the US and compiled a list of where they’re available. As of the writing of this article, only a handful of IKEA stores are selling the blinds. They include the stores the company […]
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Pandora now works in Spanish on Alexa and Google Assistant
[ad_1] The music streaming service added Spanish support during Latinx Heritage Month — it recently added a station called El Detour to highlight artists at the forefront of Latin music. Along with requesting a song, album, artist, genre or station with your voice, you can thumbs up/thumbs down a track and use the typical playback […]
Here’s how Alexa learned to speak Spanish without your help
[ad_1] The first tool studies a handful of “golden utterances” (that is, reference commands suggested by the developers) to learn general syntax and semantics patterns. After that, it produces “rewrite expressions” that themselves create thousands of new yet similar sentences to work from. The system works quickly — you could move from 50 utterances to […]
Alexa can now speak Spanish in the US
[ad_1] Echo and Alexa Built-In devices also support a new Spanish voice, and developers can build new skills for Spanish speaking users. Amazon Music listeners in the US can ask Alexa for new Latin music playlists in Spanish, too. We knew these changes were coming, but that doesn’t make them any less significant. The US […]
Alexa’s streaming box grows up
[ad_1] Since then, Amazon upgraded its Fire TV Cube software to support a wider array of voice commands, more streaming services and those aforementioned voice-messaging features. Along with that, it released an all-new Fire TV Cube, which promises to be faster and more powerful than before, and it now supports Dolby Vision and HDR+. It […]
Netflix’s ‘3%’ gets its own voice game on Alexa and Google Assistant
[ad_1] Players will undertake a number of skill-based challenges, taking on “The Process” in a campaign that’s slated to get fresh updates, episodes and tasks throughout the year. The game’s developer, Portugal-based Doppio, is no stranger to voice-based games, although The 3% Challenge is a slight departure from its norm as the company has primarily […]
Amazon’s glasses bring Alexa everywhere
[ad_1] That said, the thicker stems on the side are a dead giveaway that there’s something slightly different about them. The stems house the “brains” of the Frames, with the battery and controls on the right side. Amazon tells me that they’re prescription-ready, and were also made with comfort in mind. There are springy hinges […]
Food Network’s cooking instruction service lets you ask Alexa for help
[ad_1] You can ask Alexa to find classes, videos and recipes, but you can also use it to navigate and save recipes. That could be more than a little helpful when you’d rather not touch a screen with your flour-covered hands. Of course, you can handle ancillary tasks like setting timers or asking about measurements. […]
McDonald’s is using Alexa and Google Assistant to hire new workers
[ad_1] It could be a fun way to start the job app process, but those interested will still need to finish it through more traditional means. Alexa or Assistant will ask potential applicants for their name, their location and job area of interest, among other information. But that’s it — they’ll get a text afterward […]
Amazon’s version of AirPods will reportedly offer fitness tracking
[ad_1] It’s unknown when exactly we’ll catch a glimpse of these earbuds. Amazon is expected to unveil a host of new devices at its big hardware event on September 25th. As is typical, the company has remained silent on what exactly we can expect from the event. If last year is any guide, there will […]