Amazon Echo

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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]

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References

  1. http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-SK705DI-Echo/dp/B00X4WHP5E
  2. http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-SK705DI-Echo/dp/B00X4WHP5E
  3. https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201608460
  4. https://developer.amazon.com/public/solutions/alexa/alexa-skills-kit/getting-started-guide
  5. http://www.androidcentral.com/amazon-echo-now-available-everyone-buy-17999-shipments-start-july-14