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Alexa looks for new connected hardware with Samsung partnership

Harman, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, has expanded its relationship with Amazon to include the Alexa Voice Service (AVS).

Alexa and Google Home abused to eavesdrop and phish passwords — Ars Technica

Amazon- and Google-approved apps turned both voice-controlled devices into "smart spies", writes Dan Goodin. Here is the link: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/10/alexa-and-google-home-abused-to-eavesdrop-and-phish-passwords/

Developers have released over 1000 skills for Alexa, says Amazon

Developers have now released over 1,000 skills for Alexa, the cloud-based virtual assistant from Amazon, using the Smart Home Skill API within the Alexa...