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First Look: Amazon Alexa on Windows 10

Amazon's digital assistant has made its way to Windows and I got to try it…

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Digital Assistants Loom Large Over CES, But Where is Cortana? (Premium)

I've just arrived in Las Vegas for CES 2018 but the biggest story of the…

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Death By A Thousand Digital Assistants (Premium)

With every new piece of hardware having a digital assistant crammed inside, we are about…

Amazon Bringing Alexa to Windows 10 PCs

Amazon is bringing its Alexa smart assistant to Windows 10 in partnership with the world's…

Will a High Volume Strategy Win the Smart Speaker Market?
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Will a High Volume Strategy Win the Smart Speaker Market? (Premium)

Microsoft's high volume, low-cost strategy was the winner in the PC market. But will it…

Microsoft and Amazon are Partnering on Cortana and Alexa Integration (Updated x 2)

Microsoft and Amazon Miss Integration Deadline for Cortana and Alexa

In August of 2017, Microsoft and Amazon said Alexa/Cortana integration would arrive by the end…

Amazon's Holiday PR is Just as Devoid of Facts as Always
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Amazon’s Holiday PR is Just as Devoid of Facts as Always (Premium)

I often complain about Microsoft's aversion to hard numbers. Well, Amazon is even worse.

This is the Most-Needed Change for All Digital Assistants in 2018
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This is the Most-Needed Change for All Digital Assistants in 2018 (Premium)

Sorry for the seemingly cheap headline, but it's not my fault. This topic creates a…

Thinking About Amazon
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Thinking About Amazon (Premium)

I am probably one of Amazon's best customers, but I don't really take advantage of…

Winners and Losers in the Smart Speaker Wars
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Winners and Losers in the Smart Speaker Wars (Premium)

Even Microsoft was able to ship a smart speaker in 2017. How do you like…

Amazon May Have Just Cracked the Smart Home Nut
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Amazon May Have Just Cracked the Smart Home Nut (Premium)

In characteristic fashion, the e-tailer is offering unique benefits that play to the strength of…

Amazon Announces New Alexa-Powered Echo, Fire TV Devices

Amazon Announces New Alexa-Powered Echo, Fire TV Devices

In a surprise event yesterday, Amazon announced six new Alexa-powered devices for the home, plus…

Google Pulls YouTube from Amazon Echo

Amazon is objecting to Google's decision to pull YouTube from its Echo Show smart appliance.

Harman Kardon and Cortana Don't Have an Exclusive Relationship

Harman Kardon and Cortana Don’t Have an Exclusive Relationship

Harman Kardon isn't just sticking with Cortana for its smart speakers. Harmon Kardon is working…

Lenovo Announces Its Own Smart Speaker, But with a Few Twists

Lenovo Announces Its Own Smart Speaker, But with a Few Twists

Based on Amazon's Alexa technology, the Lenovo Home Assistant is sold as an accessory for…

Microsoft and Amazon are Partnering on Cortana and Alexa Integration (Updated x 2)

Microsoft and Amazon are Partnering on Cortana and Alexa Integration (Updated x 2)

Over a year ago, Microsoft secretly agreed to partner with Amazon to integrate their digital…

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