Amazon’s Alexa assistant can’t acquiesce to any request, but that’s not to suggest it isn’t capable. It’s got tracks from Spotify on tap, plus Philips Hue controls, seven-day weather forecasts, and ...

Amazon today simplified smart locks for Alexa, by adding a Door Lock API to its Alexa Skills Kit. This API, or application program interface, is designed to improve voice commands for lock partners ...

A new upgrade to Alexa's video skills API will let you ask her to record shows or launch specific video apps on your smart TV. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based ...

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San Francisco: At Alexa Live 2022, Amazon has announced new features for skill developers and device makers, including tools that will allow developers to create Alexa routines and suggest them to ...

Amazon is making a great effort to make Alexa -- the smarts behind the Echo -- a full platform. This effort includes enabling developers to add "skills" to the Echo, Tap, and Dot products. To aid ...

Amazon releases Smart Home API for Alexa: Developers, get ready to add 'skills' Amazon's Alexa line of products will soon get new home automation skills thanks to the release of an API by the company.

Amazon launched an Alexa Video Skill API, allowing companies to teach its artificial intelligence (AI) feature how to interface with video content and services, per an Amazon news post. The video ...

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A new update for Alexa will give the Amazon voice assistant even more power in your living room. The Video Skills API update announced on the developer blog will let Alexa interact with DirecTV, TiVo, ...