Tag: alexa
How to Add Alexa to a Raspberry Pi (Or Any Linux Device)
DataArt developed an open solution that allows turning any Linux-based device into an Amazon Echo device. Since Raspberry Pi is the most popular board for IoT projects, we decided to use it in our ...
Meet Eliza, the “Lucy” of AI Chatbots
The world's first chatbot, Eliza, was invented in the 1960s at MIT. Chatbots and voice assistants have come a long way since then.
Who Is Using Voice Assistants and Why?
What's the future of voice assistants? This study shows more men than women use them, and mostly for voice search on smartphones. Voice search is expanding.
“Hey Siri, When Will Voice Assistants Improve?”
“Siri, can you take anything off my to-do list?”
“I’m afraid not.”
It’s a frequent and irritating experience that we’ve all had. Siri's purpose—to support our lives in every way possibl...
Talking to Toys
Toy IoT applications could breathe life into often-forgotten physical toys, especially as parents are increasingly limiting their children's screen time.
Why Do We Need Edge Computing?
The past 15-20 years have generated a massive shift from on-premise software to cloud computing. We can now access everything we need from anywhere, without the limitations of fixed-location serve...
4 Pro Tips for First-Time Alexa Skill Developers
Last fall, I worked on three new voice experiences in partnership with Monumental Sports and Entertainment: The Capitals Skill, The Capitals Flash Briefing, and The Wizards Flash Briefing!
You ...
Voice Technology That’s More Human Than Human
The phone rings and you answer. It's your mother. In a very direct way, she tells you she wants a photo book of your last trip together for her birthday, along with a card with kittens on the...
Integrating Alexa Gadgets Into Your IoT & Home Automation Solutions
I'm fascinated by what might come from Alexa Gadgets Skill API. In September, we saw the announcement of Alexa Buttons. These buttons allow you to buzz in for game show-like experiences with t...
How To Prototype an Alexa Skill in Two Minutes
It’s been awhile since I talked about our gateway drug to Alexa Skill building — the Ubi Portal skill. With this skill, you can create a mock custom Alexa skill in two minutes. If you have an API, ...