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| − | Amazon Echo is a smart device by Amazon.com, Inc. that is controlled by a variety of voice commands and can function as a [[Intelligent Personal Assistants|intelligent personal assistant]].<ref name="ofic">http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-SK705DI-Echo/dp/B00X4WHP5E</ref> Unlike some other personal assistants like Microsoft Cortana or Apple Siri, Amazon Echo is not designated for smartphones or desktop computer, but it is a stand-alone device for the household. | + | Amazon Echo<ref>http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-SK705DI-Echo/dp/B00X4WHP5E</ref> is a smart device by Amazon.com, Inc. that is controlled by a variety of voice commands and can function as a [[Intelligent Personal Assistants|intelligent personal assistant]].<ref name="ofic">http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-SK705DI-Echo/dp/B00X4WHP5E</ref> Unlike some other personal assistants like Microsoft Cortana or Apple Siri, Amazon Echo is not designated for smartphones or desktop computer, but it is a stand-alone device for the household. |
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| + | The user can use Amazon services, play music, ask about weather or traffic situation, control other smart devices in the household, review calendar and task, ask about recipes, and other.<ref>https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201608460</ref> The abilities of the device can be further expanded by third-party apps called Skills.<ref>https://developer.amazon.com/public/solutions/alexa/alexa-skills-kit/getting-started-guide</ref> | ||
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| + | Amazon Echo was released on 23 June 2015.<ref name="releasedate">http://www.androidcentral.com/amazon-echo-now-available-everyone-buy-17999-shipments-start-july-14</ref> | ||
== Main characteristics == | == Main characteristics == | ||
Revision as of 11:23, 9 March 2016
Amazon Echo[1] is a smart device by Amazon.com, Inc. that is controlled by a variety of voice commands and can function as a intelligent personal assistant.[2] Unlike some other personal assistants like Microsoft Cortana or Apple Siri, Amazon Echo is not designated for smartphones or desktop computer, but it is a stand-alone device for the household.
The user can use Amazon services, play music, ask about weather or traffic situation, control other smart devices in the household, review calendar and task, ask about recipes, and other.[3] The abilities of the device can be further expanded by third-party apps called Skills.[4]
Amazon Echo was released on 23 June 2015.[5]
Contents
Main characteristics
Purpose
Company & People
Important Dates
Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment
Ethical & Health Issues
Public & Media Impact and Presentation
Public Policy
Related Technologies, Projects or Scientific Research
References
- ↑ http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-SK705DI-Echo/dp/B00X4WHP5E
- ↑ http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-SK705DI-Echo/dp/B00X4WHP5E
- ↑ https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201608460
- ↑ https://developer.amazon.com/public/solutions/alexa/alexa-skills-kit/getting-started-guide
- ↑ http://www.androidcentral.com/amazon-echo-now-available-everyone-buy-17999-shipments-start-july-14
