Tag: smart assistants

Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino: rethinking the internet of things

By Adam Tinworth

The internet of things has been on our radar for nearly two decades — but the digital landscape around it has changed beyond recognition. The NEXT Show explores the missteps — and where it should go next.
The AI-first world requires new products

By Martin Recke

It's not enough to simply add an Alexa skill to an existing product, like it wasn't enough to make your website responsive or launch a mobile app without changing anything else. AI-first means reimagining your product for a world driven by AI and voice interfaces.
Smart speaker calls the cops, gets owner arrested

By Adam Tinworth

A violent domestic dispute led to a smart speaker calling the cops. Is this a good thing?
Amazon aims to put smart assistant Alexa in European homes

By Adam Tinworth

The Amazon Echo is coming to the UK and Germany in the next few weeks. Can it make a voice interface a viable part of our tech lives?